Louisiana Tech University  
Department of Professional Aviation
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Admission Requirements
  • For admission to the Professional Aviation Department, applicants must meet the requirements for admission to Louisiana Tech University.

  • Before students may register for a course involving flying, they must first pass an appropriate medical examination administered by a physician approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
    • This medical certificate also serves as the student pilot license.

  • A First Class Medical Certificate is recommended, but not required, for students whose objective is to be employed as a commercial airline pilot.

  • All other students should obtain a Second Class medical examination which will be required when they advance to the commercial pilot level.


Louisiana Tech University, A Member of the University of Louisiana System
© 2006 Department of Aviation | P.O. Box 3181 | Ruston, LA 71272
1-318-257-2691 (phone) | 1-318-257-2971 (fax)