Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) is a private technological university in Melbourne, Florida, with a well-established College of Aeronautics that integrates academic degrees with professional flight training. Through its flight training arm, FIT Aviation, the university offers a structured FAA Part 141 flight program embedded within bachelor’s and associate degree pathways, preparing students for careers as professional pilots. Students complete a sequence of flight courses from Private Pilot through Instrument and Commercial Pilot certificates—including multiengine ratings—while earning academic credit toward degrees like Aeronautical Science, Aviation Management-Flight or Aviation Human Factors & Safety-Flight. The flight program results in a minimum of 190 flight hours and qualifies graduates for restricted ATP pathways under FAA rules, giving them a time-advantage toward airline careers. Training combines classroom instruction with real aircraft experience at Melbourne Orlando International Airport, and supported by modern avionics, advanced simulators such as ALSIM AL100i devices, and the university’s extensive Piper aircraft fleet. Graduates often secure internships and airline connections via career fairs and partnerships