Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has partnered with Air Munich Aviation to provide aspiring pilots with a pathway to combine professional flight training with an Embry-Riddle degree.
Pursuing a career as a professional pilot requires both flight experience and a strong foundation in aviation. Through this partnership, students can complete professional flight training while working toward an Embry-Riddle degree through the Worldwide Campus.
About the Partnership
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Air Munich Aviation have partnered to offer students a pathway to select Embry-Riddle Worldwide degrees while completing professional flight training.
Through Embry-Riddle, you’ll receive academic advising, administrative support and instruction from a university specializing in aviation and aerospace education. Air Munich Aviation provides flight training and prepares students to meet the requirements for professional pilot certification.
By combining flight training with university coursework, this partnership allows you to build flight experience while developing a broader understanding of aviation, aircraft operations and the industry.
About Air Munich Aviation
Air Munich Aviation is a German flight school with more than 45 years of experience training aspiring pilots at its locations in Munich-Jesenwang and Augsburg. From the very first flight lesson to the airline cockpit, it offers the complete training path from PPL to ATPL.
With a fleet of 16+ aircraft, FNPT II flight simulators and a team of 40+ flight instructors, Air Munich Aviation combines extensive professional aviation experience with a strong commitment to quality flight training — flexible, modular and tailored to each student.
Combining Flight Training and Higher Education
Professional pilots need more than flight experience. They also need an understanding of aviation operations, safety, technology and the broader industry.
With Air Munich Aviation and Embry-Riddle, you can work toward your degree while completing your flight training. Embry-Riddle’s online programs provide flexibility for students balancing academic coursework with their flight-training schedule.
This pathway allows you to connect your academic studies with your practical experience on the flight deck and prepare for the next stage of your aviation career.
Program Pathways for Students
Students participating in the Air Munich Aviation partnership can choose from three Embry-Riddle Worldwide degrees designed to establish a foundation in aviation and aerospace, develop knowledge of the industry and prepare students for careers across aviation.
Associate of Science in Aeronautics
Build a strong foundation in aviation and aeronautics while developing an understanding of the systems, operations, regulations and principles that support the aviation industry. This program introduces students to key areas of aviation and provides the knowledge needed to begin a career in the industry or continue toward a bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
Develop a broader understanding of aviation and aerospace through coursework covering aviation operations, safety, aircraft systems, regulations, human factors and other areas of the industry. This degree provides flexibility for students interested in a variety of aviation careers and can serve as a foundation for further education or specialization.
Bachelor of Science in Pilot Operations
This bachelor’s degree complements your prior flight training with a focus on aviation and flight operations. Students develop their knowledge of flight procedures, aviation safety, regulations, aircraft systems and professional flight operations while building the skills and qualifications needed to pursue a career as a professional pilot.
Your Pathway to a Professional Pilot Career
Through the Air Munich Aviation partnership, you can:
- Complete professional flight training while pursuing your degree.
- Take Embry-Riddle courses online while progressing through flight training.
- Build practical flight experience while developing your academic knowledge of aviation.
- Apply eligible transfer credits toward your degree, subject to Embry-Riddle policies and an evaluation of your previous coursework.
- Prepare for opportunities as a professional pilot and across the aviation industry.
Eligibility and Next Steps
Ready to combine your flight training with an Embry-Riddle education?
- Explore your degree options. Review the Embry-Riddle Worldwide programs available through the partnership.
- Apply to Embry-Riddle. Submit your application and indicate your interest in the Air Munich Aviation partnership.
- Begin your aviation journey. Complete your flight training with Air Munich Aviation while working toward your Embry-Riddle degree.
A Flexible Path to Your Aviation Career
Combining professional flight training with an Embry-Riddle degree gives you the opportunity to build your aviation experience and education at the same time.
Through Air Munich Aviation and Embry-Riddle, you can prepare for a career in the flight deck while developing the academic foundation to pursue opportunities throughout the aviation industry.