Take Flight With F.I.T. Aviation At Florida Tech
Founded at Florida Tech in 1968, F.I.T. Aviation is the home of all university aviation operations, from ground school and air traffic control to simulation and flight instruction. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Florida Tech and is located at the Melbourne International Airport field, minutes from the university's beautiful residential campus.
With outstanding flight instructors and an unparalleled maintenance and safety program, as well as the latest technologies in flight training and modern facilities, F.I.T. Aviation offers the very best in aviation education for future pilots who aspire to achieve distinction and excellence as professional aviators.
Students who choose Florida Tech for their pilot training typically arrive with passion and deep respect for the art and science of aviation. From there, our dedicated faculty and staff help every flight student become a competent and confident pilot by:
- Cultivating industry-leading expertise in aeronautics and flight.
- Developing career-ready skills in all aspects of modern aviation.
- Nurturing an attitude of integrity coupled with a safety-first mindset.
Florida Tech is one of the elite few private universities to offer undergraduate aeronautics degree programs with flight options and F.I.T. Aviation is proud of its role in these exciting programs. You will find Florida Tech graduates working in nearly every airline as well as in airports, training centers, safety agencies and aviation companies all over the world.
Aeronautics News
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The university has risen 26 spots since last year's college rankings from the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education.
The university has risen 26 spots since last year's college rankings from the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education.
Florida Tech an Elite Sunshine State School, U.S. News Best College Rankings Find
Florida Tech is ranked among the nation's best universities for the 12th consecutive year in the respected annual ranking.
Florida Tech is ranked among the nation's best universities for the 12th consecutive year in the respected annual ranking.
First-in-the-Nation Electric Plane Energizes Career Aspirations of Aerospace Engineering Student
Senior Elise Medhus says the Velis Electro will provide unique research opportunities not available at other universities.
Senior Elise Medhus says the Velis Electro will provide unique research opportunities not available at other universities.
University Study Examines Workplace Trust Between AI and Humans
A new Florida Tech study will examine workers who use AI as a teammate rather than just a tool.
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Gift Honors Former Flight Instructor Michael Demchak
Board of Trustees member Bobbie Dyer's gift will name a College of Aeronautics classroom and support Counseling and Psychological Services.
Board of Trustees member Bobbie Dyer's gift will name a College of Aeronautics classroom and support Counseling and Psychological Services.
