Fly Legacy Aviation in Florida is proud to partner with Purdue University Global, creating an exciting opportunity for students looking to advance their aviation careers. Through this collaboration, students can pursue an online bachelor’s degree in Professional Flight or Aviation Management while completing hands-on flight training at Fly Legacy. The program is designed to be flexible, affordable, and fast-tracked—making it easier than ever to turn your passion for aviation into a professional path.
Take Off with Confidence: Info Session This May!
Ready to elevate your future in aviation? Join us on Thursday, May 8th for an exclusive in-person info session at 4 PM. You’ll get an inside look at our partnership with Purdue Global, learn about degree options in Professional Flight and Aviation Management, and see how Fly Legacy Aviation can help you fast-track your goals. Whether you’re just getting started or planning your next move, this session is your runway to success. Don’t miss it!
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Our partnership with Purdue Global offers benefits to our flight school students who are interested in advancing their aviation career. The School of Aviation includes online bachelor’s degrees in professional flight or aviation management.
BS in Professional Flight
Purdue Global’s professional flight degree program is a collaboration between Purdue Global and Purdue University’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology. It combines the quality of Purdue’s legendary aviation program spanning more than six decades with the flexibility and affordability that Purdue Global offers. Legendary aviators like Amelia Earhart, Neil Armstrong, and Sully Sullenberger once called Purdue University their home.
After completing your professional pilot certificates and ratings, you could receive 45 transfer credits when enrolled in the professional flight degree at Purdue Global, which could help you:
- Complete a bachelor’s degree in professional flight online in 2–3 years
- Save up to $28,400 in tuition
- Work on your degree while completing your flight training or working as a full-time flight instructor
BS in Aviation Management
Purdue Global’s aviation management program combines aviation operations and business management skills to develop you for managerial-level positions. Offered 100% online, you’ll gain specialized knowledge of the aviation industry, taught by faculty with years of aviation industry experience as pilots, entrepreneurs, executives, managers, and military personnel. This program can also accept eligible transfer credits for those who hold FAA certificates and ratings.
Why Choose Purdue Global?
- Receive a Partner School Tuition Reduction: Purdue Global’s alliance with our flight school includes a variety of time- and money-saving benefits. Through the partnership, all students and immediate family members receive a 20% tuition reduction on undergraduate programs and a 14% tuition reduction on graduate programs. Textbooks are included for undergraduate programs.
- Created for Adults: With flexible learning options, a generous transfer credit policy, and personalized support, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
- Nationally Ranked and Respected: Purdue Global is part of the respected Purdue University system, one of the most prestigious research universities in the world.
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Credit for Prior Learning: See the University Catalog for Prior Learning policy. Credits for certifications apply only to BS in Professional Flight.
Employment and Completion Time: Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. This program is relatively new and thus historical data regarding time to completion are not available. Completion time estimates based on: 3 years, 2 courses per term; 2 years, 3 courses per term.
Nationally Ranked and Respected: Source: www.timeshighereducation.com/student/best-universities/best-public-universities-united-states. Rankings apply to Purdue University West Lafayette and not to Purdue Global.
Textbooks: Not all courses require textbooks; some use electronic instructional materials. Books and course materials are included in the price of tuition for all undergraduate courses. Graduate students are responsible for the cost of textbooks/instructional materials.
Tuition Reduction: Must be an employee, member (if an association), flight student (if a flight school), or family member of an employee, member, or flight student of an organization with which Purdue Global has an educational relationship; family members include spouses, domestic partners, parents, siblings, and children. Tuition reduction cannot be applied in conjunction with any other Purdue Global reduction, voucher, scholarship, military tuition reductions, or ExcelTrack® pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Fly Legacy Aviation – Purdue University Global partnership?
Fly Legacy Aviation has teamed up with Purdue University Global to enable students to complete an online Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight while undergoing hands-on flight training at Fly Legacy.
2. When did the partnership begin?
The collaboration officially began on December 14 (year unspecified) when students could start taking online degree courses through Purdue Global while training at Fly Legacy.
3. What aviation certifications do students receive?
Students can earn these flight certificates/ratings: Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), and Multiengine Rating.
4. How many college credits are granted for completing flight training?
Completing all required flight certificates/ratings grants students 45 college credits at Purdue Global – equivalent to one year of undergraduate credit.
5. Can students transfer other credits?
Yes. Students can also transfer prior college credits to further shorten their time-to-degree and reduce costs.
6. What tuition benefits are available for Fly Legacy Aviation students?
Students, employees, and immediate family members (spouse, domestic partner, children, siblings, parents) enjoy 20% tuition reduction on undergraduate programs and 14% on graduate programs. Textbooks are included for undergraduate courses.
7. Which Purdue aviation school is behind this degree?
The degree is jointly crafted with Purdue University’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, renowned for six decades of contribution to aviation education.
8. What advantages does the program offer?
Students benefit from accelerated training, cost savings via transfer credits and tuition discounts, the prestige of Purdue’s aviation expertise, and flexibility through online coursework.
9. Where are flight training sessions conducted?
For this partnership in Florida, in-person flight training takes place in Pembroke Pines, FL. Purdue Global coursework is delivered fully online.
10. What career outcomes does the program support?
Graduates will be well-positioned to enter airline careers more quickly, armed with the necessary certifications, a degree, and up to one year of academic credits—helping to address the pilot shortage.
