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School of Aviation

SIU Aviation offers a comprehensive aviation program offering both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in aviation. SIU Aviation has three different undergraduate majors including Aviation Flight, Aviation Management and Aviation Technologies. In addition, we offer a graduate degree in Aviation Management.

The SIU Aviation Flight program is accredited by Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI). View our Aviation Flight Student Achievement Data.

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American Airlines Career Day

American Airlines 737 MAX AirplaneAnnouncing the return of American Airlines Career Day!

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Registration will begin on March 6 at 10:00 AM.

Register here

The Boeing Company generously donated $50,000 to the School of Aviation to assist in subsidizing the cost of an aviation education for our students Thank you Boeing!!

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SIU Aviation Flying Salukis Plane and Trophies

Flying Salukis

The Flying Salukis is part of our nationally recognized aviation program. The 15- to 18-member squad plays an important role in highlighting both the aviation program and the university’s accomplishments.

The team has nine National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) titles dating back to 1977. Since 2011, when the Flying Salukis surprised many competitors by winning a then-seventh national championship, the team has nine straight top 3 national finishes. That includes championships in 2014 and 2015 and second-place showings in 2016 and earlier this year.