Education

Purdue’s rich legacy in aviation provides a wealth of expertise and infrastructure that is geared to teach, train and produce top-tier aviation talent — for Greater Lafayette and the world.

School of Aviation and Transportation Technology

Purdue’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology is recognized worldwide as a leader in aviation education. A part of Purdue’s Polytechnic Institute, the program is preparing tomorrow’s leaders in aviation for technology-driven careers.

A Neil Armstrong statue in front of the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering.

School of Aeronautics and Astronautics

The School of Aeronautics and Astronautics provides practical solutions to challenges in designing and operating many types of aircraft, missiles and space vehicles.

Students in cockpit.

Purdue Aviation

Purdue Aviation LLC provides flight training for the public, offering specialized training on the safe operation of aircraft and the sub-systems and avionic systems installed in each aircraft.

Purdue’s History of Flight

Generations of Boilermaker pilots and aviation innovators — from Amelia Earhart to Sully Sullenberger and more — have charted the course for our next steps in flight.