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A closer look.
Saint Louis University’s Oliver L. Parks Department of Aviation Science offers a Flight Science concentration within its Aeronautics bachelor’s degree. Students combine university coursework with training at the Center for Aviation Science at St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia, Illinois. The published progression includes private, instrument, commercial single- and multi-engine, and flight-instructor qualifications. Aircraft include Diamond DA20s, Piper Archers and Piper Seminoles, supported by flight-training devices. The separation between the Missouri university campus and Illinois airport is part of the student routine; SLU publishes transportation arrangements. Flight-course registration also requires prerequisite completion, an assigned flight slot and the required medical documentation.
Academic and flight locations
Flight training takes place at St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia, Illinois. SLU publishes transportation arrangements between the airport facility and its main campus.
Certificate progression
The Flight Science degree identifies private, instrument, commercial single- and multi-engine, and flight-instructor qualifications.
Fleet and simulated flight
The program identifies Diamond DA20, Piper Archer and Piper Seminole aircraft, with Frasca training devices supporting the flight curriculum.
Flight-course registration
Students coordinate with the chief instructor for a flight slot and must meet course prerequisites and the program’s medical-documentation requirements.
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Aeronautics bachelor’s degree — Flight Science
An academic pathway with its own entry and graduation requirements. Compare the flight qualifications, academic credits and flight fees included in your chosen track.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial single-engine
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Commercial multi-engine
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Flight instructor
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Flight science minor
Ask the school for the syllabus, entry requirements, training location and complete cost for this specific option.
Simulator training
Practice using a training device. Ask which device is used, whether an instructor is included and how the sessions support your particular course.
The restricted-ATP information describes eligibility for qualifying graduates; it is not proof of a standalone ATP flight course or a guaranteed airline position.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Diamond DA20, Piper Archer PA28-181, Piper Seminole PA44
This profile covers SLU’s degree-based flight program, with practical flying in Cahokia, Illinois.
Jet simulators are teaching devices and are not included as physical fleet aircraft.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Certificate NI1S349KLocation designator NI1S
Address as recorded: DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION SCIENCE, 3450 LINDELL BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63103
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
SLU fits students who want a university degree with a defined flight-science progression and exposure to several airplane types. The published requirements make clear that academic registration and practical flight progress must stay aligned. Campus-to-airport travel and access to an assigned slot deserve attention when comparing daily schedules. Applicants should ask how existing certificates transfer and how additional flying is charged. Airline-style simulator coursework provides educational exposure; it should not be confused with a transport-aircraft type rating.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
A May 2026 discussion includes someone identifying as a Saint Louis University flight-science student. The writer describes a positive experience and says they began flying soon after classes started. That is useful program-specific feedback, but it is one anonymous account available through the search index; the full thread could not be opened. Its statements about flight-slot access and scholarships are personal experience, not a guarantee for new applicants. Confirm your own assigned flying start and financial package directly.
What reviewers appreciated
- One self-identified flight-science student describes a positive experience and an early start to flying. [1]
How to read this evidence
One indexed anonymous student account. General advice about other universities in the thread is excluded.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed the certificate or rating I want?
- How often can I train, and how are aircraft or instructor cancellations handled?
Read the review sources
- Reddit — Saint Louis University Third-party source · Search excerpt
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Questions for Saint Louis University.
- How are flight slots assigned to my entering class, and what is the typical weekly airport schedule?
- Which campus-to-airport transport options cover early, evening and weekend flights?
- How are prior certificates and outside flight hours evaluated for degree credit and restricted-ATP eligibility?
- Which flight and simulator activities are included in the current fees, and how is additional flying billed?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- Oliver L. Parks Department of Aviation Science : SLU - Saint Louis University
- ATP Certificate : SLU - Saint Louis University
- Saint Louis University — certificate progression
- Saint Louis University — academic and flight locations
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
NI1S349K
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx