The love of flying and the pride of knowing that you kept travelers safe is what drives aviation maintenance technicians, pilots, navigators, UAS operators, designers, and more. Aviation is an ever-changing and high-demand career with new technologies being introduced frequently, commercial air travel increasing, and the use of small UAS vehicles (drones) being used in many sectors. Drones are tools that can be used across many industries but to effectively use them and produce useable data, knowledge in remote sensing, drone piloting and a knowledge of the industry you are supporting is a must. Agriculture, law enforcement, firefighting or conservation are a few examples of industries that can benefit from the addition of drone technology.
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Minnesota State has 25 colleges with transportation related program pathways. Below is the list of colleges that support these career pathways. Expand each one to see what each college offers!

Campus Location
2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
- Aviation Maintenance Technology (AAS)
- Aviation Maintenance Technology (DIP)
- Professional Pilot (AAS)
- Professional Pilot (DIP)
- Aviation Management (AAS)

Campus Location
1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
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228, Wiecking Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, MN 56001Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
- Aviation Management (BS)
- Professional Flight (BS)
- Aeronautics Minor
- Private Flight Minor
- Professional Flight Minor

Campus Location
1101 MN-1, Thief River Falls, MN 56701Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Plus (CERT)
- Aviation Maintenance Technology (DIP)
- Aviation Maintenance Technology (AAS)
- Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician (AAS)
- Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Field Service Technician (DIP)
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technician (CERT)
- UAS & Geospatial Applications (CERT)

Campus Location
851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
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