About Us

The Department of Aviation and Technology, located in the College of Engineering at San José State University, is at the forefront of technological change and innovation in the Silicon Valley. The Department offers undergraduate bachelor of science degrees in Aviation and in Engineering Technology and a graduate Master of Science degree in Quality Assurance.

The Department of Aviation and Technology is the largest provider of Engineering Technology and Aviation graduates on the West Coast. 

Our programs include BS (Bachelor of Science) degrees in Engineering Technology with two concentrations, Computer Network Systems Management (CNSM), and Manufacturing Systems (Mfg Sys).

And BS (Bachelor of Science) degree in Aviation  with four options, Professional Flight, Airline Operations, Airport Management, and Maintenance Management. 

And a Master of Science degree in Quality Assurance.

Information on our programs and concentrations, as well as transfer and entry level information, is available from our main web page. To find out how we can help you achieve your educational goals, please drop by our main office, at San José State, Industrial Studies building, room 111 or call our office (408) 924-3190.

The faculty and staff of the Department are committed to providing a world-class learning environment with state-of- the-art technology and learning content. This website is one way of communicating to the world who we are and what we are about. This site changes frequently, so come back for upcoming events and announcements. 

We have two locations; one is located on SJSU's main campus in the Industrial Studies building at the corner of 10th and San Fernando Streets in San José. Our other location is the aviation facility located off-campus at Reid-Hillview Airport located at 2105 Swift Avenue, San Jose, CA.

Department Mission

Our mission is to be a leading provider of high quality, practice-oriented aviation and engineering technology graduates through excellence in education, hands-on experience, research and scholarship.

Program Learning Outcomes

The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for the Department of Aviation and Technology programs are as follows:

Aviation Program:  Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
  2. Use skills in team development, dynamics, and management to work as team players
  3. Demonstrate ethical behavior and concern for colleagues, society, and the environment
  4. Apply science, math, and management principles to solve problems in aviation
  5. Describe certification processes for an aviation professional
  6. Describe the theory of aircraft design, performance, operating characteristics, and maintenance 
  7. Analyze and explain the role and regulations regarding aviation safety and human operations 
  8. Describe the legal and labor issues in national and international aviation
  9. Describe meteorology and environmental issues as they relate to aviation

Engineering Technology (Manufacturing Systems):  Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
  2. Use skills in team development, dynamics, and management to work as team players
  3. Demonstrate ethical behavior and concern for colleagues, society, and the environment
  4. Demonstrate leadership skills for a technology professional
  5. Apply science and math principles to solve technical problems in manufacturing.  
  6. Integrate principles of design, materials selection, and manufacturing processes into product development
  7. Implement automation, advanced and smart manufacturing including robotics, 3D printing and IIoT to improve manufacturing operations and processes.
  8. Apply lean principles and quality assurance to management and decision making in manufacturing enterprises
  9. Demonstrate cross-functional skills to address professional practices, as well as global and societal issues relevant to manufacturing. 

Engineering Technology (Computer Network System Management):  Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
  2. Use skills in team development, dynamics, and management to work as team players
  3. Demonstrate ethical behavior and concern for colleagues, society, and the environment
  4. Demonstrate leadership skills for a technology professional
  5. Implement and manage computer and network systems
  6. Solve problems related to daily interruptions of information flow
  7. Design and interface components for connected products  
  8. Manage databases and cloud computing systems and services
  9. Implement and manage Internet of Things (IoT) systems 
  10. Apply cybersecurity techniques to protect networks from attacks

ATMAE Accreditation

The Engineering Technology programs at San José State University have been accredited since they were created in 1967. The accreditation agency for the BS Engineering Technology is the Association for Technology Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), previously known as NAIT. The most recent ATMAE accreditation self-study report is available at the following link: BSET SJSU ATMAE Self-Study 2010 [pdf]

The Aviation programs at San José State University are covered by the University-wide WASC accreditation but not at this time by professional program