If you’re looking for a way to become a pilot while earning a college degree, the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) and the major in Aviation Science at Texas State offers a unique pathway. This program is designed for students who want both the academic foundation of an aviation degree and the real-world experience of professional flight training.
Become a Pilot
Start Your Pilot Training Journey
Whether you’re ready to apply or just exploring aviation programs, take the next step toward your future in aviation.
TXST Rotor-Wing
Train on industry-standard rotorcraft equipped with professional-grade avionics to prepare you for the demands of modern rotor-wing operations.
TXST Aviation is Built for Your Story
Every student arrives with a different background, a different reason, and a different destination.
Choose the aircraft that fits yours — rotor-wing or fixed-wing, both backed by the full weight of a Texas State degree.
Student Pilot Experience
Hear from students pursuing their aviation degree and pilot certifications.
Molly Deupree
“I believe having a bachelor's degree will give me an upper hand when I'm going through interviews and getting picked to become a crew member.”
Ian Fitzpatrick
“Through flight training, I've learned I'm goal oriented. I want to pass my flight checks and pass my courses. TXST is providing me a path to aviation as well as an education."
Brandon Bastow
"My whole freshman year of college I was just a business major, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I was watching YouTube videos of people flying planes…and then realized this is what I wanted to do."
Becoming a pilot requires both education and training.
Step 1: Apply and enroll in the aviation degree program
Step 2: Complete coursework
Step 3: Train with FAA-certified partner
Ste 4: Earn certifications alongside your degree
Aviation Degree + Flight Training
The Aviation Science program combines an accredited aviation degree with hands-on flight training through FAA-certified partners. Students complete coursework while gaining real-world flight experience.
TXST B.A.A.S. Degree
- FAA Part 141 certified flight school partnerships
- Hybrid learning model – coursework completed online or in-person on San Marcos or Round Rock Campuses
- 120 credit hours, including 27 advanced professional aviation courses
- Pathway to earn Private, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI certifications
- Capstone experience completed in final semester
Aviation Flight Training
- Train on industry-standard aircraft equipped with modern avionics
- Flight hours completed at regional airport hubs for real-world ATC experience
- Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATDs) for instrument procedure practice
- 1-on-1 instruction with a dedicated flight instructor throughout your training
- Ground school covering NOTAMSs, weather briefings, FAA regulations and aeronautical decision-making