Axiom Aviation is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Purdue Global! Through this partnership, Axiom Aviation students, instructors, and alumni will be able to obtain undergraduate and graduate degrees at a reduced cost while fulfilling all flying duties. It will also provide Purdue Global students living in Utah the opportunity to obtain their pilot certificates and ratings concurrently with their online studies.
This program is entirely optional for Axiom Students. However, should they choose to enroll at Purdue Global, they will have access to numerous unique opportunities, many of which are highlighted below.
- Axiom Aviation students get 20% off tuition on any undergraduate program with Purdue Global. Retired military members receive 38% off tuition on any undergraduate Program. Active military members receive 55% off tuition on any undergraduate program. For any graduate program, Axiom students receive a 14% tuition discount.
- Any Axiom Aviation student, instructor, or alumnus will receive up to 45 credits once they have obtained their Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, and Flight Instructor Certificate. If they begin their studies at Purdue Global already having these certificates, they will receive the 45 credits upon presenting proof of certification. If they do not already have these certificates, they will receive the credits proportionately as they earn the above-listed certificates throughout their time at Axiom Aviation.
- Students of Purdue Global will have access to a variety of financial aid sources, including Federal Financial Aid. However, it should be noted that any Federal Financial Aid granted to a student for training at Purdue Global is intended to be used for training at Purdue Global.
- Direct relatives of Axiom Aviation students may attend Purdue Global and utilize the previously listed discounts even if the Axiom student is not enrolled with Purdue Global. Note: While these relatives may receive discounted tuition, they will only receive credits for flight training with Axiom if they obtain their pilot ratings through Axiom Aviation or another partner school. However, that does not mean that they are required to attend Axiom Aviation themselves to access the discounted tuition. They may also enroll in any of Purdue Global’s programs at the previously mentioned discounted tuition rates.
- Axiom students who enroll with Purdue Global will have access to Allegiant Airlines Altitude Pilot Pathway Program. This program is designed to help students secure employment after graduation.
- Students who attend Purdue Global will have access to additional career mentorship prior to graduation.
How Does the Program Work?
All Purdue Global classes are online and are designed to be completed while attending school full-time at Axiom. Students may enroll with Purdue Global at any point in their training at Axiom Aviation. While the courses they take through Purdue Global will greatly enhance their knowledge, the training they receive from Purdue will have no direct impact on their flight and ground training at Axiom Aviation. Meaning that students may begin working towards their bachelor’s at any time while attending Axiom Aviation. Existing Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) working at Axiom Aviation and alumni who have moved on to fly at airlines are also eligible to attend Purdue Global online and receive all of the same benefits granted to current Axiom students.
Purdue Global begins classes for its aviation programs every 90 days. Students may choose to begin their studies with Purdue before enrolling with Axiom Aviation, but they will not reap the benefits from the partnership until they have been enrolled at Axiom Aviation. Once enrolled with both Axiom Aviation and Purdue Global, a student can expect to take two classes at a time with Purdue. Presuming a student chooses to follow a standard pace, they can expect to complete their bachelor’s degree in 3 years. However, this time frame may be shortened if the student elects to enroll in more classes per semester or if they have any prior college credit transferred from an accredited university.
The Different Degrees
Purdue Global’s Partnership with Axiom Aviation gives Axiom students access to numerous programs at a reduced rate. However, there are two primary degrees that the partnership is designed around. The first is a Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight. The second is a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management. Both degrees include courses designed to enhance a student pilot’s ground knowledge and accept credits granted through the partnership with Axiom Aviation. However, each degree has a different emphasis.
The Professional Flight degree is primarily focused on helping a student become a better pilot. It includes classes that will support the material covered in Axiom’s ground courses, along with additional classes designed to better prepare students to become crew members at the airlines. It also includes classes in advanced meteorology and aircraft systems, allowing students to study the systems of some of the world’s most common airliners. This program includes several classes in aviation management, giving students a well-rounded education while enabling them to pursue other avenues in the industry if they so choose.
The second degree that is directly integrated into Purdue Global’s partnership with Axiom is Aviation Management. At its core, the Aviation Management degree is a business degree with an emphasis in Aviation. Students who enroll in this course will still benefit from credits granted through the Axiom Aviation partnership, and they will take many of the same courses found in the Professional Flight program. However, the majority of the required courses they will take through Purdue Global are intended to prepare them for a career in aviation business. This program is ideally suited for an aspiring pilot who has an interest in pursuing other avenues in the industry later in life.
Both of these programs offer aspiring pilots incredible opportunities to earn a college degree part-time while enrolled at Axiom Aviation. Students who complete these degrees will not only become better pilots, but they will be far more competitive in the hiring market as they have obtained an aviation-focused degree from a college with a long history of producing some of the world’s best pilots. Having completed either of these programs will also give young pilots an excellent fallback option should they, at some point in their career, no longer be able to continue working as a pilot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to be actively enrolled in Axiom Aviation to participate in this program?
A: In order to participate in this program, a student must be actively enrolled in or have been previously enrolled at Axiom Aviation or have a direct family member who meets said criteria.
Q: Can I use Federal Financial Aid to pay for my flight training?
A: Any funds received for training at Purdue Global are intended to be used at Purdue Global. However, Axiom Aviation has a variety of financing options designed to help anyone become a pilot.
Q: Do I need to take a math class to get my degree with Purdue Global?
A: Neither the Professional Pilot nor the Aviation Management degrees directly require any math credits. However, the General Education credits needed to obtain a degree with Purdue Global require that every student complete an entry-level math course.
Q: If I have credits from another accredited college or university, will they transfer to Purdue Global?
A: Generally speaking, yes. However, it should be noted that while credits may transfer, not all credits will necessarily count towards your major and may not benefit you to the same degree that credits earned at Purdue Global will.
Q: Will the discounted tuition apply if I choose to do a non-aviation-related degree?
A: Yes, the discounts will apply, but the credits granted from obtaining pilot ratings at Axiom Aviation will not meet any major specific requirements for non-aviation-related degrees.
Q: Are all Axiom Aviation students required to enrol with Purdue Global?
A: No, enrollment with Purdue Global is entirely optional. It has no direct impact on any of Axiom Aviation’s operations and will not affect your training at Axiom.
What about Pricing?
Training costs at Purdue Global and Axiom Aviation are both subject to change. Neither institution has any direct impact on the other’s pricing. For the most up-to-date price information, please contact the respective institutions.
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