WORLDWIDE / ONLINE CAMPUS
GOING ALL IN ON AVIATION
“I’m genuinely curious about the sustainability of fossil fuels in aviation,” said France. “As far as space travel goes, we are familiar with the concept of ion thrusters, but they’re not feasible for how fast we want to travel.” Juggling his studies with two jobs and his military extension program was not easy, but online classes through Embry-Riddle Worldwide made it possible, thanks to their flexibility and convenience. France shared he prefers in-person classes for the social aspect and networking purposes, which Worldwide offers as well. He’s even completed coursework through in-person classes at satellite campus locations in Southern California. To any aspiring aviators, he offers this: “The more aviation knowledge you have, the more you’re going to love the world of aviation.”
Being in the U.S. Air Force and attending Embry-Riddle has shaped Jon France (’22, ’25) into a well-rounded aviator. France is currently training with the Air Force to pilot unmanned aircraft. While he also enjoys manned flight, France points out the unique freedoms that come with unmanned. “You can literally fly anywhere in the world and then go home and have dinner with friends or family,” he said. After earning his bachelor’s degree this past year, he’s furthering his education and skills through Embry-Riddle’s M.S. in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability program.
Engineered for Success Embry-Riddle Worldwide’s B.S. in Engineering program is now ABET accredited! Engineering (Bachelor of Science) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET abet.org. This accreditation means students can be confident that the quality of the program meets global standards. Our program is one of only a handful of ABET-accredited programs that are offered 100% online. Graduating from an ABET-accredited program can open doors beyond graduation, as it is often a requirement for several professional licenses and certifications. We are happy to hold this accreditation and offer its benefits to our students.
Our online engineering program is continuing its growth and compounding the value and opportunities we can offer to our students.”
Ken Witcher, Ph.D. Dean, Worldwide College of Aviation
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