Kansas State University Salina Adds Aviation Management Degree

Longtime AAAE senior executive Spencer Dickerson will lead the bachelor’s degree in aviation management program.

Monday, September 05, 2022 at 04:55 AM ET

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The new bachelor's degree in aviation management at K-State Salina will train future leaders for the aviation industry. [Photo: K-State Salina]

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Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has introduced a new bachelor's degree in aviation management to address the increasing global workforce demands across all sectors of the aviation industry.
Led by aviation industry expert Spencer Dickerson, the program aims to prepare graduates for diverse leadership roles such as airport director, director of airport operations, and director of airline operations.
Beginning in January, the degree offers flexibility with both in-person and online learning options and is noted as one of the few such programs nationally, leveraging the campus's unique location and industry connections.

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With workforce demands in all aviation industry sectors rising worldwide, Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has added a bachelor’s degree in aviation management to meet the industry’s needs. The university is accepting applications for the new program with classes scheduled to begin in January.

“Being employed at airports provides long, fulfilling careers,” said Spencer Dickerson, a professor and aviation industry expert leading the new program, in a released statement. “There will be significant workforce opportunities through the entire aviation industry ecosystem to meet wide-ranging domestic and global challenges. This degree looks at what the industry lacks currently and fulfills those needs with a capable workforce that will be ready to lead.”