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
Florida Tech PKP Chapter Honored with Award
The chapter was recognized with one of the honor society’s highest honors, the Circle of Excellence Gold Award.
The chapter was recognized with one of the honor society’s highest honors, the Circle of Excellence Gold Award.
Three Aviation Students Recognized with Tony Jannus Scholars Awards
Jacqueline Figueredo, Kristina Fudge and Karla Medina join aviation pioneers, aeronautical engineers and others as award recipients.
Jacqueline Figueredo, Kristina Fudge and Karla Medina join aviation pioneers, aeronautical engineers and others as award recipients.
Let the Future Commence: Florida Tech Holds Fall 2021 Graduation Ceremonies
The university conferred 749 degrees across two ceremonies that featured graduates from 37 countries and 32 U.S. states.
The university conferred 749 degrees across two ceremonies that featured graduates from 37 countries and 32 U.S. states.
International Survey Finds Florida Tech Graduates Highly Employable
The Global Employability University Ranking and Survey involved nearly 9,000 recruiters and international managers across 22 countries.
The Global Employability University Ranking and Survey involved nearly 9,000 recruiters and international managers across 22 countries.
Florida Tech Fall Commencement Set for Dec. 18 at Clemente Center
The university will confer 749 degrees at two separate ceremonies. Both will feature remarks from Florida Tech President Dwayne McCay.
The university will confer 749 degrees at two separate ceremonies. Both will feature remarks from Florida Tech President Dwayne McCay.
