First-Time College Student Path
The classic Moravian undergraduate experience including our career promise, global travel, and Apple technology.
Adult Professional Studies Path
A flexible route designed for working adults and career changers, with personalized support and streamlined degree completion.
Career Outlook
A degree in aviation management opens the door to key roles in airport and airline leadership, safety, and operations. This is your opportunity to step into careers that are in high demand across the aviation industry, including:
- Airline manager
- Aviation business manager
- Air traffic controller
- Aviation planner
- Flight dispatcher
- Aviation safety and compliance specialist
- Airport security manager
- Operations manager
- & more!
Tailor Your Degree with an Air Traffic Management Minor
- Master aviation weather, air traffic control principles, terminal airspace operations, en-route procedures, and critical safety decision-making.
- Analyze real-world ATC operations, apply standard phraseology, and interpret essential FAA manuals and orders used by controllers.
- Put foundational air traffic control fundamentals into action and strengthen communication, situational awareness, and problem-solving skills relevant to airspace operations.
- Prepare for in-demand roles across airports, airlines, government agencies, and private aviation organizations. Ideal for those interested in airspace operations, aviation safety, and industry workflows.
- Expand your expertise—open to majors beyond aviation, including business, criminal justice, emergency management, and other disciplines in which understanding airspace operations provides a professional advantage.
Director of Aviation Programs
Rachel L. Hall, M.S. (Aviation Safety) | Gold Seal CFI
Rachel Hall brings a multidisciplinary background spanning aviation, instruction, and healthcare. She previously supported the launch of Moravian University’s aviation program through enrollment, operations, and program design, and is an active corporate pilot flying Falcon 900EX, Falcon 50EX, and King Air 350 aircraft. A Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor and Advanced Ground Instructor, she has a strong record of student success across Part 141 training. Hall holds a Master of Science in Aeronautics (Aviation Safety) from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation from Liberty University, along with additional degrees in nursing, social work, and psychology. Her earlier career as a nurse continues to inform her focus on safety, human factors, fatigue risk, and decision-making, shaping her commitment to advancing aviation education through safety, operational excellence, and real-world relevance.
Moravian University Appoints Global Industry Leaders to Inaugural Aviation Advisory Committee
This body of industry professionals, safety experts, and distinguished alumni will provide strategic oversight to ensure the curriculum meets the rigorous demands of the modern aerospace sector.
The Moravian University Aviation Advisory Committee members include:
- Chris Broom: Vice President of Commercial Training Solutions at Boeing.
- Kathryn Creedy: Noted Aviation Author, Speaker, and Moravian University Alumna.
- Mark S. Cronin: Retired American Airlines captain, founder of the Velocity R Aviation Foundation.
- Doug Demko: Chief Operating Officer at Shift4.
- Evita Garces: Vice President of Maintenance at American Airlines.
- Michael Palazzolo: PSA Captain and Check Airman; Accident Investigation Specialist, ALPA Accident Investigator and aviation safety expert.
- Vasu Raja: Co-Founder and CEO of Dihedral; former Chief Commercial Officer at American Airlines.
- Pam Rea: United Airlines Captain and Moravian University Alumnus.
- Colin Riccoban: Director of Public and Government Relations for the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority.
- Tom Stoudt: Executive Director of the Lehigh/Northampton Airport Authority.