Utah State University

Utah State University runs an Aviation Technology department in its Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Students train at the Logan-Cache Airport, Brigham City Airport and Price Airport in Utah. The Logan site sits at over 4,400 feet with mountains up to 9,000 feet around the valley, which gives students flying experience in demanding conditions.

Programs

• Professional Pilot Fixed Wing, taught at the Logan, Brigham City and Price campuses
• Rotorcraft (helicopter) pilot training, from first flight to FAA flight instructor
• Airport Operations
• Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
• Aviation Maintenance
• Master of Aviation Science and certificates

Fleet and training devices

• Diamond DA-40 and DA-40-180 for private, instrument and part of commercial training, with Garmin G1000
• Diamond DA-42 and DA-62 twins for multi-engine ratings and advanced systems
• Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters
• A CRJ700 simulator, Redbird simulators and a Frasca device

Facilities

The department uses three airports and a maintenance lab for hands-on work. Events include an Aviation Career Fair, an Aggie Aviation Adventure camp and an annual Hangar Hop.

Company facts

• Part of Utah State University in Logan
• The department says 95% of helicopter graduates received job offers after graduation
• The Logan fixed wing program was at capacity, with applicants directed to Brigham City or Price