The Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Sciences is an applied degree that will make education more accessible for students interested in applied aviation careers. Aviation produces high quality jobs that will improve the lives of Hawaiʻi’s citizens.
All students must meet the FAA - Pilot Eligibility Requirements to participate in this program. In addition students, must sign a pre-enrollment ackowledgement of flight training and other program requirements.
Our Degrees and Campus
Undergraduate
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Sciences offers students two different pathways into commercial aviation, a Commercial Professional Pilot Training concentration and a Commercial Aerial Information Technology concentration. Both concentrations share a common core of commercial aviation courses for the first 3 years, coupled with a final year of specialization.
The University
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is characterized as a comprehensive, diverse, regional university. Scholarship and research are an important part of faculty work and student engagement, but the primary focus is on providing high-quality baccalaureate and postgraduate education.
UH Hilo Aeronautical Science students Aislynn Mandaloniz and Nawaakoa Faurot give a tour of the Aeronautical Science Lab, share their passion for aviation, and provide insights into what makes the program at UH Hilo unique.
Start your career in a growing industry as a pilot or drone operator in Hawaiʻi - with affordable tuition and the beautiful island environment, there's no better place to begin your journey than at UH Hilo.