School of Aviation offers three undergraduate programs: Flight Technology, Transportation (Civil Aviation Maintenance Engineering), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System Engineering.

 Flight Technology Program

Flight Technology Program : Established at the school's inception, this program combines theoretical learning with flight training. It has pioneered a civil aviation training model featuring "whole-cycle industry-university integration, globally-covered cultivation, and all-dimensional value shaping", forming a collaborative "theory-experiment-practice" multi-tier teaching system. The program has cultivated a group of elite aviation professionals who are simultaneously practitioners of aviation theory, implementers of international standards, and guardians of flight safety.By March 2025, School of Aviation had trained 8,000 pilots for civil aviation, with over 2,000 appointed as responsible captains.

Educational Objectives

The Flight Technology program is dedicated to cultivating highly skilled and specialized professionals in civil aviation,  aiming to develop scholar-oriented flight technical  cadets. Guided by the goal of building a transport powerhouse and a civil aviation power, by leveraging the comprehensive strengths in disciplines such as aerospace, transportation, and related fields, implement the new requirements of promoting the all-round development of the five educations (moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education), Establish a collaborative education management mechanism through tripartite partnership among airlines, aviation colleges, and enterprises, aiming to cultivate professional airline transport pilots compliant with ICAO training standards while fostering students' all-round development.

Educational Features

The program consistently adheres to the educational philosophy of "integrating theoretical learning with flight practice, combining domestic education with international training, and aligning degree education with license certification." With the mission of cultivating high-caliber pilots with global perspectives, it has established a distinctive cultural identity characterized by "strong ideological grounding, disciplined conduct, rigorous work ethic, and exceptional technical skills." Our comprehensive cultivation model four core systems: theoretical coursework, practical flight training, professional certification acquisition, and holistic quality education.

 Transportation Program

Transportation (Civil Aviation Maintenance Engineering) Program: Founded in 2006, this program cultivates interdisciplinary professionals with foundational knowledge in civil aviation, focusing on mechanical design and maintenance, information processing, and aviation management. It was recognized as a National First-Class Undergraduate Program in 2022.

Educational Objectives

To address the urgent demand for aviation professionals driven by the rapid development of China’s civil aviation industry and aviation manufacturing sector, this program is designed to meet the requirements of modernization and internationalization in civil aviation. Characterized by mechanical design and maintenance, information processing and application, and aviation management, it implements a holistic education approach to cultivate leading talents with leadership qualities for the new era. Graduates will possess a solid theoretical foundation in core disciplines and exceptional capabilities in comprehensive practical applications.

Educational Features

This program operates under a comprehensive credit-based system, with a curriculum structure emphasizing mathematics, general education, and foundational specialized courses. We focus on cultivating students' solid theoretical foundation in their field while fostering a strong sense of commitment to serving the nation's aviation industry. Featuring a flexible structure, the program prioritizes personalized specialized course selection and integrated practical training, actively encouraging students to pursue cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies.

 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System Engineering Program

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Engineering Program was established in 2017 as the first UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) specialty officially approved among domestic higher education institutions. Leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, the program focuses on the design, application, and management of UAV systems. Driven by cutting-edge demands in UAV technology and characterized by the integration of industry and education, it aims to cultivate versatile talents with systemic thinking, innovative awareness, and leadership potential. In 2022, the program was recognized as a Beijing Municipal First-Class Undergraduate Program Construction Site.

Program Positioning

Approved by the Ministry of Education in 2017 as the first undergraduate program specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in China, this program leverages Beihang University's robust disciplinary foundation, distinguished faculty expertise, cutting-edge research achievements, and state-of-the-art experimental facilities in the UAV field.

Educational Features

This program emphasizes foundational knowledge in mathematics and physics alongside core disciplinary theories. Building upon the aerospace engineering educational framework, it integrates interdisciplinary studies in electronic information, automation, aircraft design, and systems engineering. Through strategic collaborations with leading aerospace enterprises and research institutions, we cultivate visionary system-level designers and architects for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with chief-engineer potential.

The curriculum holistically enhances students' technological proficiency, innovative thinking, teamwork capabilities, and effective communication skills. Our graduates emerge as versatile leaders with combined academic and engineering excellence in UAV system domains, equipped to undertake analysis, design, simulation, and operational tasks across autonomous control systems, intelligent information processing, and comprehensive UAV system development.