San Jose State
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n77j
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Hello there,
I am an SJSU grad and i will briefly tell you a few things that you might want to be aware of the Aviation Program. SJSU now only offers Administration and Operation in Aviation. When i was there they had an A&P program and they were the only university to offer that in California. Now, it is gone! They do not have a flying program but they do have a small club that is not so great, which is ran by the students. The last time i checked they had three planes, which all of them are not reliable for IFR flights. My understanding is that the department is under the Technology Program and most of the classses that i took while i was there have been eliminated. Most of the classes are geared towards the tech program. In addition, the SJSU including the dean of the dept, who by the way has no understanding about aviation, is not a big advocate of the Aviation Program. The campus at the airport looks like an abandoned building and eventually they plan to close it in the near future. All classes will be offered at the main campus.
In summary, the Aviation Program is not as great as it used to be a few years back. Most of the teachers are new and their teaching experience level is not great at all. The class scheduel is terrible. However, if you plan to attend SJSU for any other programs, it is a good school especially in Business- but i would not recommand it for Aviation. If you have any questions, you can send me a PM. Thanks-Mike
I am an SJSU grad and i will briefly tell you a few things that you might want to be aware of the Aviation Program. SJSU now only offers Administration and Operation in Aviation. When i was there they had an A&P program and they were the only university to offer that in California. Now, it is gone! They do not have a flying program but they do have a small club that is not so great, which is ran by the students. The last time i checked they had three planes, which all of them are not reliable for IFR flights. My understanding is that the department is under the Technology Program and most of the classses that i took while i was there have been eliminated. Most of the classes are geared towards the tech program. In addition, the SJSU including the dean of the dept, who by the way has no understanding about aviation, is not a big advocate of the Aviation Program. The campus at the airport looks like an abandoned building and eventually they plan to close it in the near future. All classes will be offered at the main campus.
In summary, the Aviation Program is not as great as it used to be a few years back. Most of the teachers are new and their teaching experience level is not great at all. The class scheduel is terrible. However, if you plan to attend SJSU for any other programs, it is a good school especially in Business- but i would not recommand it for Aviation. If you have any questions, you can send me a PM. Thanks-Mike
Hey Kevin,
I'm currently a Freshman at SJSU and my experience has proved positive so far. Granted, the Department Chair does not, to put it lightly, have the greatest interest (or knowledge) in Aviation (significant effort has been made to get her out, and has been working out better than most would have expected), however, the faculty and staff are awesome, always at events, BBQ's, etc., and I have learned so much that I can apply to my flying from just my first class at the department. I will be honest, it is not Embry Riddle or UND, so do not expect fancy equipment, new computers, etc., but my experience has shown that the program gives a lot, both in education, experience, and camaraderie, and I would definitely recommend it.
I'm currently a Freshman at SJSU and my experience has proved positive so far. Granted, the Department Chair does not, to put it lightly, have the greatest interest (or knowledge) in Aviation (significant effort has been made to get her out, and has been working out better than most would have expected), however, the faculty and staff are awesome, always at events, BBQ's, etc., and I have learned so much that I can apply to my flying from just my first class at the department. I will be honest, it is not Embry Riddle or UND, so do not expect fancy equipment, new computers, etc., but my experience has shown that the program gives a lot, both in education, experience, and camaraderie, and I would definitely recommend it.
n77j
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Hello there airlines,
Let me tell some of the things your are missing since you are a freshman. All of your classes are lectures and no lab. In the good all days you will have a lab for classes such as propolusion, structures, and turbine engine just to name a few. IMO, these are hard classes to learn without a lab. The flight engineering class, which used to be lectured by a couple of United pilots does not exist anymore. That was a very valuable class for both an A&P and Operation students. Therefore, you are missing quiet a few important core classes-that will be helfuel to you in the future.
The students have tried to maintain the old spirit but the dean and some of her stuff at the main campus are killing it!
Let me tell some of the things your are missing since you are a freshman. All of your classes are lectures and no lab. In the good all days you will have a lab for classes such as propolusion, structures, and turbine engine just to name a few. IMO, these are hard classes to learn without a lab. The flight engineering class, which used to be lectured by a couple of United pilots does not exist anymore. That was a very valuable class for both an A&P and Operation students. Therefore, you are missing quiet a few important core classes-that will be helfuel to you in the future.
The students have tried to maintain the old spirit but the dean and some of her stuff at the main campus are killing it!
I looked at that flying club and I think all they have is a 172 and a 152. Correct me if I am wrong about that. If you do go to SJSU can you get your ratings at a FBO. I am beginning to lean back towards my original plan and get a B.S. in Agriculture Business and finish flying at my local FBO.
Thanks for the information about the school. Must say that with out labs in those corses would be kind of pointless in my opinion.
Thanks for the information about the school. Must say that with out labs in those corses would be kind of pointless in my opinion.
Hey guys,
n77j, I am sure that it was better in the past, but I do have to correct you about a few things. We do have a lab for the propulsion theory class (I am in it right now), and we are overhauling a Briggs and Stratton engine (taking it apart, dimensional analysis, rebuilding and running). We also have labs for our systems, theory and design, avionics, and instrument classes. Also, our Flight Engineering class is currently being taught by a Falcon 50 pilot, who gives all the copies of his Falcon 50 flight material to run the class like a ground school.
n77j, I am sure that it was better in the past, but I do have to correct you about a few things. We do have a lab for the propulsion theory class (I am in it right now), and we are overhauling a Briggs and Stratton engine (taking it apart, dimensional analysis, rebuilding and running). We also have labs for our systems, theory and design, avionics, and instrument classes. Also, our Flight Engineering class is currently being taught by a Falcon 50 pilot, who gives all the copies of his Falcon 50 flight material to run the class like a ground school.
n77j
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The propulsion class may have been reinsated in the last few months but-the last time i was there it was eliminated. Besides, how are they going to have labs when they shut the airport campus and move to the main one? But i don't see other labs such as structures, turbine engines, avionics, and hydraulics. Maybe these classes might exist only for A&P students that have transfered a while ago but not for new students. And the instrument lab is ok and nothing to brag about. I am surprised that flight engineering is still there. I am sure if it is a Falcon pilot that is teaching it- it must be steveie H-my boy- excellent pilot and A&P-
ETAV8R
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I attended CSULA for the Aviation Administration program. I enjoyed my time there. It wasn't too demanding and I learned a lot about the other side of avition. For me this was a good choice because if in the future I am unable to fly for some reason I can still pursue a career in the aviation field. The program director is directly involved with students and has an extensive career in airport planning. There are more FBO's in the Los Angeles basin than you would know what to do with. ATP has locations here too. Just thought I would throw this option out there.