Missionary Aviation
Flight Option Only (For Women)
The objective of this program is to train students who wish to prepare for service on the mission field to perform as safe and competent pilots. The flight courses provide ground and flight instruction for the Private Pilot Certificate followed by advanced training leading to the attainment of the instrument rating and the Commercial Pilot Certificate. Supportive courses in Bible and missions are an integral part of your preparation.
Curriculum Highlights
- Freshman
- Old Testament Messages
- Primary Ground School
- Basic Ground School
- Basic Flight
- Ministering to the Family
- Sophomore
- The Life & Ministry of Christ
- Hermeneutics
- Cross-Country Flight
- Aviation Meteorology
- Advanced Cross-Country Flight
- Survey of Missions
- Junior
- Instrument Flight
- Women in Christian Service
- Biblical Themes
- Instrument Flight
- Introduction to Commercial Maneuvers
- Senior
- Foundations For Biblical Lifestyle
- Principles & Methods of Missions
- Women in Missions
- Commercial Maneuvers
- Practical Missionary Skills
- Current Issues in Missions
- Multiengine Flight
For further details see complete major information:
Missionary Aviation Personal Opportunity Profile (Flight
Option Only—Women)
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Survey of Missions This course introduces each student to the breadth of missions. The course begins with the Biblical view of missions. Special attention is given to the kinds of ministries and current trends. The course also includes discussions on pertinent historical aspects of missions—successes and failures of the past. Geographically, the course incorporates a look at the continents and the diverse cultures inherent in each. Finally, the course concludes with the functions of missions: boards, churches, recruiting, and objectives.
Aviation Safety and Survival This course will be essential to your future in aviation. You will study the history of aviation safety, the causes and prevention of accidents, and survival techniques using actual survival equipment.
Commercial Preparation This course will finalize your requirements for the Commercial Pilot Certificate. You will gain proficiency in an airplane with retractable landing gear capable of greater cruise speeds. You will perform various high performance maneuvers at various altitudes.
Career Opportunities
The School of Religion extension office will assist you in finding positions for Christian service. Pastors, camp directors, mission board directors, and other recruiters often visit the campus to find personnel for their ministries. Graduates can be found serving the Lord in a wide variety of fields—from teaching to working on the mission field.
Liaison is maintained with the major mission boards and with the commercial aviation community. The aviation faculty are available to assist you in finding the right ministry opportunity after graduation.
Several aviation graduates work in these areas:
- U.S. Air Force
- Air taxi owner/operator/pilot
- Aircraft mechanic
- Mechanic Instructor
- Corporate pilot
- Flight Instructor
- Airline pilot
- Missionary Pilot/Mechanic
There are BJU aviation graduates who have served or are now serving on the mission fields of Puerto Rico, Canada, Alaska, Mexico, Honduras, Africa, Brazil, Korea, Japan, and the Pacific Islands of Truk, Fiji, and Ponape.