Yellow Ribbon Program

Florida Tech and FIT Aviation are proud participants in the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill Yellow Ribbon Program. For more information about how to apply for benefits, visit the Yellow Ribbon webpage @ Florida Tech.

Our Partnership

Established in 1968, we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida Institute of Technology, supporting the College of Aeronautics aviation program through our flight training activities.

Our Motto

Succeed Above and Beyond.

Using the latest in FAA publications for guidance and a very diverse fleet of 54 aircraft, we provide our students with the best in aviation education.

Our History

Florida Tech's College of Aeronautics began as the Aerospace Technical Institute (ATI) in 1968. Unable to secure space at either John Kennedy Memorial Airport (now Melbourne Airport) or near Valkaria Airport, Florida Tech purchased Campbell Aviation, a company with an existing facility on Melbourne Airport, on July 26, 1968.

The first classes began in September, 1968.

When ATI was integrated as part of the university in 1972, rather than a separate entity, it was divided between the School of Aeronautics for academics and F.I.T. Aviation, Inc. to handle flight training and to operate a for-profit FBO separate from the university.

On June 12, 1972, Jerry Lauderbaugh became the first President of FIT Aviation and Dean of the School of Aeronautics.

Job Opportunities

If you are interested in becoming part of F.I.T. Aviation’s excellent team, our available openings are shown here. To view the description and requirements for a particular job, and to submit a résumé, click that job's title.

Flight Instructor

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