How UVU Helps their Student Pilots Soar – Part 1

Orem, Utah – October 29th, 2026 UVU’s aviation program offers two Bachelors degrees: Aviation Management and Professional Pilot. While Aviation Management focuses on ground operations within an airport, Professional Pilot gives students the opportunity to fly planes themselves. Many students have heard of these programs but have no clue how one becomes a pilot within their program. What kind of training is required? What comes next? UVU’s partnership with the Provo Municipal Airport allows them to operate a facility within the airport to train future pilots. This facility includes two hangars, several classrooms, two kinds of airplane simulators, and direct flight line access. A few weeks ago, members of UVU Review staff were invited to tour UVU’s facility within the Provo Airport and were given the opportunity to take an introductory flight with staff. Upon arrival at the facility, we were greeted by a commercial plane engine taking off.

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