Eastern Mennonite University

Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Eastern Mennonite University offers a business major with a concentration in aviation and a certificate program. The university is home to the only collegiate aviation program in south central Pennsylvania.

Program Highlights

Eastern Mennonite University partners with Aero-Tech Services Inc., an FAA-approved Part 141 pilot school, to provide ground and pilot training. Flight training occurs at the Aero-Tech facility at Lancaster Airport (KLNS) in Lititz, Pennsylvania, a 20-minute drive from campus.

Programs offered include:

• Bachelor of Science
  • Leadership and Organizational Management (Aviation concentration)
• Certificate
  • Aviation Maintenance

Value

Eastern Mennonite University’s base tuition is average for a university of its size. Students will pay roughly $15,000 per year. It is a nonprofit university, which allows the school to create avenues to help students pay for school.

Students progressing through all ratings from private pilot to certificated flight instructor can expect to spend about $70,000 in total fees over their four years at EMU.

The university offers many institution and aviation scholarships for students to take advantage of, including:

● Aviation Department Scholarships
● The Patricia Eidson Memorial Scholarship
● A Local Latino Grant

It also accepts veteran benefits such as the GI Bill.

Fleet and Facilities

Eastern Mennonite University works with Aero-Tech Services to provide flight training to students. The fleet at Aero-Tech Services is traditional, and includes:

● Cessna 172s
● Piper Seminoles

Graduates of Eastern Mennonite University’s flight program will be eligible for a R-ATP.

EMU has solidified a partnership with Republic Airways’ Career Pipeline Program to give students a pathway to successful careers in aviation. Eastern Mennonite University also gives students access to real-world flight operations internships.

The Bottom Line

Eastern Mennonite University gives aspiring aviators a chance to train in all four seasons. Access to internships and an airline pathway program gives students the opportunity to start on their career path while still in school.