Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University (BSU) in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, runs an Aviation Science department that offers a bachelor's degree with two concentrations, Flight Training and Aviation Management. Flight training takes place at the BSU Aviation Training Center at New Bedford Regional Airport, about 30 minutes from the main campus.

Programs

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Science, Flight Training concentration
• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Science, Aviation Management concentration
• Aviation Science minor
• Dispatch certificate
• Drone certificate

Flight training

Students train for the Private Pilot certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial certificate, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII). Flight training fees are spread across four years and are charged separately from tuition. Students need an FAA medical certificate before flight training begins and must comply with the TSA Flight Training Security Program.

Fleet and simulators

• 10 Cessna 172R Skyhawk single-engine aircraft
• 3 additional non-complex single-engine technically advanced aircraft (TAA)
• Garmin 430W GPS navigation and communication units in the training aircraft
• Two Redbird LD and one Redbird FMX FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Devices

Program facts

• Flight Training concentration accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) since February 2014, reaffirmed in February 2019
• Aviation Management concentration accredited by AABI since February 2019
• Training center: New Bedford Regional Airport, 1852 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA 02747
• Department office: Harrington Hall, Room 111

Contact

Website: bridgew.edu/aviation

Phone: 508.531.1000

Location: 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States