Purdue Global signs educational partnership with 2FLY Airborne

January 18, 2024

MERRITT ISLAND, Fl., and WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s Office of Industry Partnerships continues to bring experiential learning to working adult students across the country through a new partnership between 2FLY Airborne and Purdue Global.

Students admitted and enrolled in the Purdue Global professional flight degree program or aviation management degree program can complete their Bachelor of Science degree courses online and complete their professional flight training at 2FLY Airborne, Purdue Global’s newest partner for flight training.

“2FLY Airborne is thrilled to announce this partnership with Purdue Global, marking an important milestone in our commitment to providing exceptional education and career opportunities for our students,” says Adam Brumbaugh, vice president of 2FLY Airborne. “We are excited about the possibilities this collaboration brings to our students who are interested in advancing their aviation career.”

Students who complete all five flight certifications/ratings — private pilot certification, instrument rating, commercial pilot certification, certified flight instructor and multi-engine flight rating — will receive 45 college credits from Purdue Global toward their bachelor’s degree in professional flight or aviation management, equivalent to one year of college credits. Students who have college credits from other schools may also receive additional transfer credits, thereby saving them more money and allowing them to graduate faster.

“We are pleased to join forces with 2FLY Airborne through recognition of prior learning in both the professional flight and aviation management program,” said Sara Sander, Purdue Global vice president, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and interim dean of the School of Aviation.

2FLY Airborne students, employees and immediate family members are eligible for tuition-incentive packages for Purdue Global undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates.

Purdue Global’s professional flight degree program is a collaboration between Purdue Global and Purdue University’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology. It combines the quality of the university’s legendary aviation program with the flexibility and affordability that Purdue Global offers.

About Purdue Global

Purdue Global is Purdue’s online university for working adults who have life experience and often some college credits. It offers flexible paths for students to earn an associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree based on their work experience, military service and previous college credits, no matter where they are in their life journey. Purdue Global is a nonprofit, public university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and backed by Purdue University. For more information, visit https://stories.purdue.edu/purdue-global/.

About 2FLY Airborne

Founded in 1994, 2FLY Airborne has grown to become one of the largest independent providers of flight training in the United States. Airborne is part of the 2FLY Group, a global group of aviation companies offering pilot training, cabin crew training, aircraft management, aircraft charter, and FBO services. 2FLY Group specialize in FAA and EASA airline pilot training from our training centers in the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy. For more information, visit 2FlyAirborne.com.

Writer: Kaitlin McQueen

Media contact: Matthew Oates, oatesw@purdue.edu

Sources:

• Sara Sander, Purdue Global
• Adam Brumbaugh, vice president of 2FLY Airborne