Flight Operations Admission Requirements
Admission to the Commercial Aviation Flight Operations program is highly competitive in order to ensure that admitted candidates not only meet the necessary qualifications, but also exhibit the potential for extraordinary success in the field of aviation.
To be considered for our program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Must be admitted to Angelo State University
- Must be a Commercial Aviation degree-seeking student
- Must have an Airman Medical Certificate, 1st class recommended
Find an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) near you - Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must have taken an ACT or SAT test
- Must have taken the Symbiotics’ Cognitive test
- Additionally, to facilitate a fair evaluation, we employ a weighted assessment process that considers factors like GPA, ACT or SAT scores, and cognitive skills assessment results.
After successfully applying and securing admission to ASU’s Commercial Aviation program, candidates will receive communication from a program team member via your @angelo.edu email account to collect and confirm the submission of essential documents, including the Airman Medical Certificate, driver’s license, GPA and SAT/ACT score.
Once all these requirements are satisfied, the candidate will receive an email containing a link to purchase the Cognitive Skills Test (CST), which costs $40. After the purchase, the candidate will receive a unique key to access and complete the assessment. Upon finishing the CST, the resulting score will be shared with both the candidate and the Commercial Aviation program. The CST and the candidate’s GPA and ACT (or SAT equivalent) determine the Flight Operations Acceptance Score (See the Flight Operations Acceptance Score Calculator).
Cognitive Skills Test
We use Symbiotics’ Cognitive tests to gauge an individual’s innate aptitude and cognitive capabilities relevant to aviation pursuits and learning. The assessments encompass various dimensions critical for aviation training success, including Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Working Memory, Perceptual Speed & Accuracy, Spatial Relationship Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning.
The test typically takes around 30 minutes to complete, candidates receive a score on a 100-point scale upon completion.
Assessment Process
We conduct a thorough and equitable evaluation of every applicant through our weighted assessment process that considers academic performance, standardized test scores, and cognitive aptitude in order to identify the most promising candidates with the potential for exceptional success in our program.
| GPA Score* | 33% |
|---|---|
| ACT or SAT Equivalent Score* | 33% |
| Cognitive Skills Test Score | 34% |
| Total Possible Flight Operations Acceptance Score | 100% |
* Scores are converted to a 100-point scale for use in the calculation.
Automatic Acceptance
Achieving a Flight Operations Acceptance Score of 84.13 or higher prior to the application priority deadline guarantees automatic acceptance into the Flight Operations track of the Commercial Aviation program. For example, the following scores would produce an 84.13 score, which would guarantee acceptance:
- GPA Score: 3.6
- ACT Score: 26
- Cognitive Skills Test Score: 90%
Applicants who do not meet this threshold will still be considered based on their ranking with other candidates to fill any remaining availability.
Use the following calculator to determine your Flight Operations Acceptance Score.
Deadlines
Although the Feb. 28 late application deadline for the fall 2025 semester has passed, we are still reviewing applications on a space-available basis. If you’re interested in joining the Flight Operations degree track, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for any remaining openings. Additional candidates will be considered based on their qualifications.
Students not initially admitted into the Flight Operations degree track will be placed on a waitlist. As openings become available, Commercial Aviation program team members will notify the most competitive FOAS students about placement opportunities.
Even if placed on the waitlist, students can begin their educational journey without delay by enrolling in the Aviation Administration or Air Traffic Operations degree track. This pathway allows students to take many relevant courses immediately, with the option to seamlessly transfer into the Flight Operations degree track if they are admitted from the waitlist or reapply in the following semester.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join the program - submit your application today and take the first step toward your aviation career!
Questions? Contact us!
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Admissions Office or contact the Commercial Aviation program directly. We look forward to welcoming talented aviators like you into our program and helping you soar to new heights in your aviation career.