What is SOAR?
SOAR is a partnership between Purdue's College of Technology at Indianapolis, aviation businesses, and aviation professionals.
- Students receive the necessary education while they work for (and earn a paycheck from) one of our partners.
- Program partners gain knowledgeable employees as well as the gratification that they are helping students and the aviation industry.
Students who participate in SOAR graduate with a degree in aviation management or aeronautical technology.
Students take three classes each semester and graduate with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in aviation management or a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical technology. They may also take courses that will put them on course to become an air traffic controller.
Expectations of students:
- Attend all classes
- Attend all work shifts
- Participate in tutoring opportunities
- Attend scheduled mentor meetings
- Maintain required university GPA
Who can apply?
The program is open to any student who wants to pursue an aviation program at the Indianapolis location. The goal is to increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in aviation programs.
The program
The SOAR program is offered only at the College of Technology’s Indianapolis location. Classes are offered at the Aviation Technology Center at the Indianapolis International Airport, 2175 South Hoffman Road. Purdue University’s aviation program is among the best in the nation. The degrees offered in Indianapolis adhere to the same standards as the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette.
For Future Students
Benefits:
* Earn a paycheck in the aviation industry while preparing for your career
* Partner with mentors in the workplace and at the College of Technology
* Take advantage of tutoring throughout the length of the program
* Offer and receive support from your classmates, who will follow you through the three years of the associate degree program.
What can you do with your degree?
Graduates of our programs have careers in several areas, including:
* Air traffic controller
* Airline dispatcher
* Airport operations director
* Revenue management analyst
* Aircraft maintenance technician
* Director of aviation maintenance
* Logistics engineer
* Production machinist
* Technical assistant
Find out more
Contact Patti Blackburn, Student Services Coordinator:
techindianapolis@purdue.edu
(317) 484-1824
For the Aviation Industry
How can businesses or individuals partner with SOAR?
1) Employ College of Technology aviation students as interns
2) Offer to mentor a student
3) Provide scholarship support to help students in need complete the program
Benefits of a SOAR partnership
* Provides community support in creating an aviation career pipeline
* Strengthens student ties to the community and state by providing jobs to local students
* Offers primary access to skilled and well-trained employees
Find out more
Contact Jon Aull, director:
jaull@purdue.edu
(317) 484-1824