The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) in Aviation Science with a Rotary Wing Concentration prepares students for professional careers in helicopter aviation. Students complete Texas State coursework while pursuing rotorcraft flight training through a designated TXST flight partner, combining aviation coursework with training in the precision skills required for rotor-wing operations, including hover control, low-altitude navigation, and confined-area operations. Admission is competitive; students must be admitted to Texas State University and a designated flight partner and meet applicable Federal Aviation Administration requirements.
Course Rotations
| FRESHMAN - First semester | OFFERED | FRESHMAN - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 1100 | Fall / Spring | COMM 1310 or ENG 2310 or 2320 | Fall / Spring | |
| ENG 1310 or 1320 | Fall / Spring | MATH 1315 | Fall / Spring | |
| MU 2313 | Fall / Spring | POSI 2310 | Fall / Spring | |
| GEO 1310 or PSY 1300 or SOCI 1310 | Fall / Spring | CTE 3650* | Off Campus | |
| CTE 4323 | Online | |||
| CTE 4320 | Online |
| SOPHOMORE - First semester | OFFERED | SOPHOMORE - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 1310 or 1320 | Fall / Spring | ENG 2310 or 2320 or PHIL 1320 | Fall / Spring | |
| COMM 1310 or ENG 2310 or 2320 | Fall / Spring | BIO 1330 or 1331 | Fall / Spring | |
| POSI 2320 | Fall / Spring | HIST 1310 or 1320 | Fall / Spring | |
| CTE 3351* | Off Campus | CTE 3352* | Off Campus | |
| CTE 4321 | Online | CTE 4322 | Online |
| JUNIOR - First semester | OFFERED | JUNIOR - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTE 3370 | Online | Open Electives | Fall / Spring | |
| OCED 3310 | Online | CTE 3355* | Off Campus | |
| BIO 1330 or 1331 | Fall / Spring | HIST 1310 or 1320 | Fall / Spring | |
| CTE 3353* | Off Campus | |||
| CTE 3367 | Online |
| SENIOR - First semester | OFFERED | SENIOR - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | Fall / Spring | Open Electives | Fall / Spring | |
| CTE 3356 | Off Campus | OCED 4360 | Spring | |
| OCED 4361 | Spring |
*Bold = Priority Courses
YOUR PATH TO AN AVIATION CAREER
Earn your B.A.A.S. degree while progressing through rotorcraft training toward Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Flight Instructor certifications. Build the aviation, leadership, safety, and operations knowledge needed for a career in helicopter aviation.
What jobs can you pursue with a Bachelor's degree in Aviation with a Rotary Wing Concentration?
- Emergency Medical Services Pilot
- Law Enforcement or Public Safety Pilot
- Search and Rescue Pilot
- Offshore Energy Pilot
- Agricultural Aviation Pilot
- Corporate or Utility Operations Pilot
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