Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a college in Flushing, New York. It was founded in 1932 as the Casey Jones School of Aeronautics. The college sits next to LaGuardia Airport. It offers education in aviation, engineering, technology and management. The school changed its name to Vaughn College in 2004 to honor one of its founders.

The college provides degree and certificate programs at multiple levels. Students can earn certificates, associate degrees, degrees at the bachelor level and graduate degrees. The programs cover aviation, engineering and technology, management and aviation maintenance. The Aviation Training Institute offers hands on training for aviation careers.

Aviation programs include flight training and aircraft dispatch. Flight students can take FAA examinations for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot certifications. The Aircraft Dispatch program is a 12 credit course that prepares students for the FAA Aircraft Dispatch certificate exam. The aviation maintenance program trains students to earn an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate in as little as 16 months.

Vaughn College connects students with industry partners for internships and jobs. The college lists connections with companies such as American Airlines, Boeing, Delta, Embraer, Lockheed Martin and SpaceX. Career services provides resume help, interview practice and job search support. Students also attend career fairs and networking events.

The college reports outcomes for graduates. 95 percent of graduates are employed or continue their education within one year of graduation. 71 percent find work in their field of study. The college was ranked number one in upward mobility nationwide by a New York Times report based on data from The Equality of Opportunity Project.

Vaughn College offers financial aid to help students pay for school. 86 percent of students receive some form of financial aid. The aid includes scholarships, grants and loans. The Vaughn Guarantee program may reimburse federal student loan payments for eligible graduates who are not employed within one year and are actively searching for work.

Student support services include an Academic Success Center, counseling and wellness resources, and career advising. The college provides tutoring, academic advisement and disability services. These resources aim to help students complete their degrees and enter the workforce. Support continues after graduation through alumni career services.

Services

• Aviation degree programs
• Engineering and technology programs
• Management programs
• Aviation maintenance training
• Flight training
• Aircraft dispatch program
• Career services
• Financial aid
• Academic success center
• Counseling and wellness