Davis Aviation Center

Events

Aviation Parent Orientation

Fri, 23 Aug 2013 01:00:00 -04:00

Parents will learn more about the Davis Aviation Center and its flight training partner, Aerosim. Parents will also have the opportunity to meet and greet aviation professors, staff, current students and a few aviation alums.


Aviation Student Orientation & CFI Graduation Ceremony

Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:00:00 -04:00

New aviation students will have the opportunity to learn more about Davis Aviation Center and its is flight training partner, Aerosim. New students will also have the opportunity to mingle with current students, aviation student organization leaders, alums, flight instructors and aviation faculty and staff members.


News & Blog Updates

Aviation and Flight Training Scholarships Available

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 -04:00

​Check out this nationwide scholarship directory provided by Kimberly Lowe of the Florida Goldcoast Chapter of the Ninety-Nines. 


Save the Date: Aviation Student and Parent Orientations

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 -04:00

The dates for the Aviation Parent and Student Orientations have been set!!

Aviation Parents Orientation


Housing Extension will be made available for AVO Students

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -04:00

During the Intersession,  the time betw


6 week Civil Aviation Operations Course

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -04:00

AVM 404- Civil Aviation Operations will be offered by Dr. Yates in the 1st 6 week summer session from 12:00-1:45 M-Th.Jet Transition Course Starting in FAll

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -04:00

STARTING FALL 2013

AVO 432-JET TRANSITION COURSE

Learn to Fly the Bombardier CRJ-700

Realis


JU mentioned in JetBlue’s Internship Newsletter

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -04:00

Attached is the latest edition of JetBlue's University Gateway Program Newsletter, featuring the addition of JU to the program, making us the third university selected by Jet


JU Students visit JetBlue University

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -04:00

On April 6 and 7, several JU Students attended ATOP at JetBlue University and was very well represented by Kevin Barth, Freddie Montejo, Mike Viprino, Dan O’Connor and Kyle


Capt. Ross Stephenson, Welcome!

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -05:00

As Resource Assistant Professor of Aeronautics, Ross is our newest addition to the Davis Aviation Center. He is a former U.S. Marine pilot and faculty at the U.S. Naval Aca


Davis Aviation Center T-shirts are Here

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -05:00

The DCOB will be selling t-shirts to students for $5 this week in the DCOB lobby. They will be cash-only transactions (I already had a student ask if he could use his debit


First Coast News Interviews Capt. Wayne Ziskal: FAA wants to prohibit pilots from using personal electronics

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -05:00

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Cops have been cracking down on distracted drivers for years.  But according to the federal government, we aren't the only ones who are distracted whi


Who We Are

The Davis Aviation Center, located in the Davis College of Business, has been educating and training future professional pilots and aviation executives for more than 25 years. Our Aviation Management and Aviation Management & Flight Operations degree programs are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).

  • In 2008, Jacksonville University won the Loening Trophy awarded annually at National NIFA SAFECON to the best all-around collegiate aviation program in the nation. Because of its high academic standards.
  • JU is one of 36 universities in the nation selected by the Federal Aviation Administration to educate future air traffic controllers under the Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI).
  • Our students also benefit from a one-of-a-kind partnership with Aerosim Flight Academy, offering airline-oriented flight training and a direct career path to the airlines.
  • All of this while obtaining transferable business skills, a powerful credential that will help you succeed in your career of choice in aviation.

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