Baylor Institute for Aviation Sciences

Baylor Institute for Aviation Sciences Creating Leaders in Aviation with our Bachelor of Science in Aviation Sciences degree!

There is only one choice when you are searching for a professional aviation program coupled with a stellar education from a world-class, faith-based university. Baylor University provides a vibrant campus community by blending nationally ranked interdisciplinary research, an international reputation for educational excellence, and a tradition-rich, community-oriented residential college experience

. Of the national universities ranked by US News & World Report, Baylor is #3 of those with aviation programs, and the Wall Street Journal ranked Baylor as the #5 university in the nation for schools where students feel most engaged with their professors and their education. Plus, our pilot students can get to the airlines faster – our FAA-approved curriculum and four-year degree will reduce your flying hours needed to qualify (from 1500 to 1000).

Congratulations to our Fall 2026 New Hire Class!We’re proud to welcome you to the Baylor Aviation instructional team. It...
09/04/2026

Congratulations to our Fall 2026 New Hire Class!

We’re proud to welcome you to the Baylor Aviation instructional team. It’s incredible to see you grow from students into instructors in just 2–3 years, now helping train the next generation of Baylor aviators while completing your degrees.

Thank you for your commitment to excellence and safety. We’re excited to see what’s ahead.

Sic ’em! 🐻✈️

Featured from Left to Right
Jack Pelaez
Kai Fraiser
Lleyton Pilukas
Isaac Wieblehaus
Patrick Stevens
Swathi Murugandanan
Carter Case
Avery Spier
Gavin Boutwell
Elliott Crumbo
Nolan Crothers
Paige Palashoff
Zach Bloxam
McKenzie Paul
Connor English
Preston Lee
Dylan Ball

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your Summer check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! ...
09/03/2026

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your Summer check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! We are so proud of you all!✈

Photo 1: Treven Ward is now a Commercial Pilot!
Instructor, Baylor alumni Marilyn Steakley

Photo 2: Aden Namkung is now a Certified Flight Instructor! Instructor, Baylor Alumni Zarar Sattar

Photo 3: Kai Fraiser is now a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument! Instructor, Baylor Alumni Dylan McClintock

Photo 4: Misha Brown is now a Commercial Pilot! Instructor, Baylor Alumni Carly Fellner

Photo 5: Santino Miladinovich is now a Commercial Pilot!

Photo 6: Anja Fassbind is now a Commercial Pilot!

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your Summer check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! ...
09/02/2026

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your Summer check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! We are so proud of you all!✈

Photo 1: Tyler DeVinney is now a Commercial Pilot! Instructor, Baylor Alumni Noah Dunbar.

Photo 2: Ethan Bass is now a Certified Flight Instructor! Baylor Alumni Will Hannan.

Photo 3: Anna Zingler is now a Commercial Pilot! Instructor, Baylor Alumni Eli Bernal

Photo 4: Anthony Baksette is now a Commercial Pilot! Instructor Baylor Alumni Steven Campi

Photo 5: Brennan Piefer is now a Commercial Pilot!

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your Summer check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! ...
09/01/2026

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your Summer check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! We are so proud of you all!✈

Photo 1: Swathi Muruganandan is now a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument! Instructor, Baylor Alumni Alex Rushing

Photo 2: Logan Riehle is now a Commercial Pilot!

Photo 3: Dylan Ball is now a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument!

Photo 4: Dylan Barrass is now a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument!

Photo 5: Preston Lee is is now a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument!

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your Summer check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! ...
08/31/2026

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your Summer check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! We are so proud of you all!✈

Photo 1: Elliott Crumbo is now a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument! Instructor, Baylor Alumni Harrison Musabaga.

Photo 2: McKenzie Paul is now a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument! Instructor, Baylor Alumni Steven Campi

Photo 3: Chase Meeks is now a Commercial Pilot!

Photo 4: Paige Palashoff is now a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument!

Photo 5: Nolan Crothers is now a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument!

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your Summer check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! ...
08/27/2026

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your Summer check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! We are so proud of you all!✈

Photo 1: Andrew Thomas is now a Commercial Pilot! Instructor, Baylor Alumni Connor Baldwin.

Photo 2: Isaac Wiebelhaus is now a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument! Instructor, Baylor Alumni Tobi Witt.

Photo 3: Zachary Bloxam is now a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument! Instructor, Baylor Alumni Dylan McClintock.

Photo 4: Connor English is now a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument! Instructor, Baylor Alumni Tobi Witt.

Photo 5: Michael Makdsi is now a Commercial Pilot!

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! We are ...
08/26/2026

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! We are so proud of you all!✈

Photo 1: Hannah Ng is now a Commercial Rated Pilot! Instructor, Baylor Alum Trevor Moore

Photo 2: Ethan Bass is a Commercial Rated Pilot!

Photo 3: Wade Collar is an Instrument Rated Pilot!

Photo 4: Kai Fraser is now a Certified Flight Instructor!

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! We are ...
08/25/2026

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! We are so proud of you all!✈

Photo 1: Keller Cook is now a Commercial Rated Pilot!

Photo 2: Zachary Baur is now a Commercial Rated Pilot!

Photo 3: Rachel Guffin is now an Instrument Rated Pilot!

Photo 4: Francisco Obregon-Guzman is now an Instrument Rated Pilot

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! We are ...
08/24/2026

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your check-rides! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! We are so proud of you all!✈

Photo 1: Taylor Lefitte is now a Commercial Pilot! Instructor, Baylor Alum Sofia Young

Photo 2: Cheyanne Pr'Out is now a Commercial Pilot! Instructor, Baylor Senior Mark Hroma

Photo 3: Alexis Hendrix is now an Instrument Rated Pilot!

Photo 4: Aydan Roat is now an Instrument Rated Pilot!

Photo 5: Isabella Zamarron is now a Commercial Pilot!

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your check-rides this spring! Way to put in the hard work and keep progress...
05/26/2026

Congratulations Aviation Students on passing your check-rides this spring! Way to put in the hard work and keep progressing! We are so proud of you all!✈

Photo 1: Nathan Cariaso is now an Instrument Rated Pilot! Instructor, Baylor Junior Geoffrey Harper

Photo 2: Cade Christianson is now a Commercial Pilot! Instructor Baylor Senior Michael Radash

Photo 3: Avery Spier is now a Certified Flight Instructor- Instrument! Instructor, Baylor Alum Tobi Witt

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1401 S. 4th Street, Sid Richardson Bldg. , Rooms 230/237
Waco, TX
76706

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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