For those students choosing to major in another academic field, but interested in learning more about the dynamic aviation industry, the aviation management minor may be an excellent choice! This minor pairs especially well with majors such as accounting, business administration, construction management, engineering, marketing, and public relations; although all majors are welcome. By completing the aviation management minor, and depending on the student's major, a position such as revenue director, director of marketing, director of construction, senior director of planning and development, or engineer at an airport are very real possibilities. Keep in mind that public-use airports are typically owned and operated by local municipalities and offer stable employment, a generous benefits package, and competitive salaries.

The aviation management minor at CBU requires 20 units and will provide students with a solid foundation for the aviation industry. 

A survey of the U.S. aviation industry, including the history of aviation, attributes of an aviation professional, career planning, certification, airports, airspace, air traffic control, and navigational aids. (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
AVN110-B
Singh, Cameron Nathan		 01/13/2025 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Health Science Campus Q290
AVN110-A
Singh, Cameron Nathan		 06/30/2025 - Online
AVN110-A
Singh, Cameron Nathan		 09/02/2025 MW 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Health Science Campus H154
AVN110-B
Murillo, Elisabeth S.		 09/02/2025 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Health Science Campus H154
AVN110-C
Singh, Cameron Nathan		 09/02/2025 MW 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Health Science Campus H154
AVN110-D
Murillo, Elisabeth S.		 09/02/2025 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Health Science Campus U294
AVN110-A
Singh, Cameron Nathan		 01/12/2026 MW 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Health Science Campus

An in-depth study of airframes and aircraft systems, aircraft instruments, safety, aerodynamics, stability, physiology, weather, airports, airspace, emergency operations, ground reference maneuvers, charts and publications, and the principles of pilotage, dead-reckoning, as well as radio and electronic methods of navigation as applied to cross-country flight planning to prepare the student for the FAA private pilot knowledge test. (5 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
FLT116-A
Goodman, Creighton A		 01/13/2025 Th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Aviation Ctr Riv Airport C102
FLT116-E
Murillo, Elisabeth S.		 06/30/2025 MW 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM Aviation Ctr Riv Airport C101
FLT116-A
Goodman, Creighton A		 09/02/2025 MW 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Health Science Campus A015
FLT116-D
STAFF, STAFF		 09/02/2025 TTh 3:45 PM - 6:15 PM Health Science Campus H154
FLT116-B
Goodman, Creighton A		 09/02/2025 TTh 12:15 PM - 2:45 PM Health Science Campus Q290
FLT116-C
STAFF, STAFF		 09/02/2025 MW 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Health Science Campus G120
FLT116-A
Goodman, Creighton A		 01/12/2026 MW 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Health Science Campus

Complete 12 units from the following:

An introduction to the safety regulations, requirements, and environment in the U.S., including an in-depth examination of Safety Management Systems (SMS). (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
AVN322-B
Singh, Cameron Nathan		 01/13/2025 MW 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Health Science Campus G120
AVN322-A
Prather, Charles Daniel		 01/13/2025 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Health Science Campus L243
AVN322-A
Prather, Charles Daniel		 05/05/2025 - Online
AVN322-A
STAFF, STAFF		 09/02/2025 TTh 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Health Science Campus A014
AVN322-A
Prather, Charles Daniel		 01/12/2026 MW 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM TBA
AVN322-B
STAFF, STAFF		 01/12/2026 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Health Science Campus

A study of the practical issues associated with managing, operating, and marketing a fixed base operation (FBO). (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
AMG320-A
Prather, Charles Daniel		 09/02/2025 TTh 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Aviation Ctr Riv Airport 116

An in-depth examination of security regulations, requirements, and environment in the U.S., including the role of the Department of Homeland Security in ensuring aviation security. (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
AMG324-A
Prather, Charles Daniel		 09/02/2025 MW 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Aviation Ctr Riv Airport 116
AMG324-A
Prather, Charles Daniel		 01/12/2026 MW 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM TBA

An in-depth study of 14 CFR P139, Airport certification. Prepares students for the Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Operations exam offered by the American Association of Airport Executives. (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
AMG330-A
Prather, Charles Daniel		 09/02/2025 TTh 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM Aviation Ctr Riv Airport 116

An in-depth study of airport finance and administration, planning, construction, environmental, operations, security, maintenance, communications and community relations. Prepares students for the Certified Member (C.M.) exam offered by the American Association of Airport Executives. Prerequisite: AMG330 (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
AMG332-A
Prather, Charles Daniel		 01/12/2026 TTh 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM TBA

An in-depth study of business aviation, including transportation needs analysis, aircraft acquisition methods, aviation department management, operations, maintenance, and safety. (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
AMG424-A
Prather, Charles Daniel		 09/02/2025 MW 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM Aviation Ctr Riv Airport 116

Introduces the airline industry, including the history and unique aspects of the industry. Provides an in-depth study of the structure of airlines, including route planning, fleet selection, maintenance requirements, passenger services, marketing, and pricing. (3 Units)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
AMG426-A
Prather, Charles Daniel		 01/13/2025 MW 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Health Science Campus H154