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Agricultural Aviation
For the Twenty-First Century Aviator

Today's agricultural aviator must possess the dual skills of a disciplined pilot and a highly trained agriculturist. To meet the strict demands of modern agricultural aviation, agricultural aviation students at the University of Minnesota, Crookston receive hands-on training and work with state-of-the-art technologies such as SatLoc global positioning system .

Opportunities

The outlook for graduates is bright. There are about 5,000 active ag aviators in the United States, and it is estimated that at least 250 new pilots are needed annually. Additionally, international demand is growing and new career opportunities are appearing in forestry, fish and wildlife management, aerial fire fighting, and anywhere low altitude precision flying is required.

Business Aviation

Whether you're flying or mapping strategy, you need an edge to perform at your best. The University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) provides strong fundamentals, state-of-the-art technology, and a friendly atmosphere. It's a good place to earn the wings to carry you to your loftiest of goals.

Today's pilot

Today's aviator must possess the dual skills of a disciplined pilot and a highly trained manager. To meet the strict demands of modern aviation, aviation students at the University of Minnesota, Crookston receive hands-on training and work with state-of-the-art technologies.

Opportunities

• Corporate Pilot
• FBO Manager
• Charter Pilot
• Aircraft Sales
• Flight Instructor
• Airport Manager
• FAA Position
• NTSB Investigator
• Airline Pilot

Natural Resources Aviation

Students focusing on natural resources aviation  prepare for careers as natural resource pilot-biologists employed by State Departments of Natural Resources, the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U. S. Forestry Service, Bureau of Land Management, private consulting firms, as well as wilderness pilots working in remote areas. 

This emphasis will also provide students with a high quality academic experience in the use of aircraft for natural resource and law enforcement applications.  Commercial Pilot Certification, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills ensure that graduates have specialized flight skills beyond the Commercial Pilot level, and provide graduates with the background and education for other aviation-related careers.

"Created by employer demand, the Natural Resources Aviation Program is the only one of its kind in the nation," says Natural Resources Program Manager, Dan Svedarsky.

Learn more about UMC's other programs in Natural Resources.

Law Enforcement Aviation

Law Enforcement Aviation students will be employed primarily with federal, state, county, or local agencies: i.e., U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs Services, F.A.A. Inspectors, U.S. Sky Marshals, and state, county, and local law enforcement agencies. There is a current and growing demand for professional pilots with law enforcement training and a baccalaureate degree. 

The program will also provide students with a high quality academic experience in the use of aircraft for natural resource and law enforcement applications. Commercial Pilot Certification, critical thinking and problem solving skills, ensure that graduates have specialized flight skills beyond the Commercial Pilot level and provide graduates with the background and education for other aviation-related careers.

Applied Studies - Aviation
Creating Options and Meeting Individual Needs

The bachelor of science degree program in Applied Studies focuses on creating options and meeting individual needs. Students work extensively with academic advisors to develop an individually custom-built program of study. This program addresses the needs of individuals whose educational objectives cannot be met through traditional degree programs.

Among those for whom the program works best are technical and community college A.A.S. graduates or other students who have occupational competence in a technical area. The degree provides a professionally accommodating entry point for such students to develop an individualized bachelor's degree--a degree customized to meet their career objectives and needs.

Students completing the Applied Studies degree combine coursework from across the curriculum with previous education or experience. Students may "transfer in" credits from a certificate, diploma or associate degree. Credit may also be gained by documenting learning from life experiences that match course outcomes. The program also provides options for students who have completed courses, but have not completed any degree or plan of study.

A degree program will then be customized to the student. It will consist of a program that utilizes the students transferred credit, and will build on that experience with emphasis in two degree areas. For example, a student may emphasize aviation and natural resources to gain a degree which will be very marketable towards a environmental flight career.

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