Moody Aviation

A branch of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago

Do you have a love for God, a heart to serve, an interest in aviation, and technical aptitude? Consider serving Christ in the field of missionary aviation! Moody Bible Institute’s aviation program in Spokane, Washington integrates personal, relational, and spiritual mentorship with top-notch mission-focused aviation training. Students earn their Bachelor of Science in Missionary Aviation Technology from field-experienced aviation missionaries, earning first an Airframe and Powerplant certificate and then choosing to major in flight or maintenance.

The FAA approved 141 flight program is designed to prepare mission aviators through private, instrument and commercial pilot training while gaining high performance, complex, and tail wheel experience. Maintenance Specialists take on special projects in engine overhaul, airframe rebuild, turbine engine maintenance, and avionics installation as they develop inspection and trouble-shooting skills. Moody has been equipping the next generation of missionary aviators since 1946!

Available Degrees

Bachelor of Science
Missionary Aviation Technology-Flight
Bachelor of Science
Missionary Aviation Technology-Maintenance

Special Opportunities

Extended mountain navigation cross-country and unimproved airstrip project integrated into flight curriculum
Mission internships and practical Christian ministry involvement
Remote learning opportunities for Bible and Gen Ed coursework
Non-Degree options for those who already have experience
Technical evaluation preparation course
Approved graduates qualify for an early technical evaluation with partner missions

Program Strengths

Moody Aviation

Mission Aviation Training
Training missionary mechanics and pilots for more than 75 years
Longest-running training program specifically for missionary aviators
Students have served in more than 60 countries with over 110 mission organizations
Bachelor of Science in Mission Aviation Technology
Non-degree modular training available

Biblical Education

Solidify your identity in Christ
Develop spiritual readiness for missions
Live remote learning opportunities
Practical Christian ministry service engagement

Maintenance Training

18-month FAA Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program
TE prep (Technical Evaluation Preparation) Coursework
Work on aircraft similar to those used in missions

Maintenance Specialist post A&P practical experience building

Aircraft Inspections
Airframe Rebuild & Paint Projects
Avionics Installations
Build Servant-Leadership Skills
Piston Engine Overhaul
Troubleshooting
Turbine Familiarization, Inspection, Hot Section Inspection, Rigging
Welding and Machining

Flight Training

FAA Part 141 Private, Instrument, Commercial Certification
Earn Complex, High Performance and Tailwheel endorsements
Mountain Navigation and Unimproved Airstrip Operations during a one week extended cross country project
Wilderness First Aid and Survival Training
TE prep (Technical Evaluation Preparation) Coursework
Approved graduates qualify for an early TE with missions
Fleet includes Cessna 172R, R182 A185F, U206G and Frasca TruFlight AATDs
Optional CFI, CFII and Multi training
Flight graduates qualify for FAA RATP program

Core Values

Servanthood
Partnership
Integrity
Community
Excellence

Mission Internships

Develop mission partnerships
Cross-cultural ministry opportunities

Experienced Instructors

Staff have over 450 years of combined mission and aviation experience
Low student to instructor ratio
Mentorship

Aviation Financial Aid

Forgivable Loan Assistance Program for Students, FLAPS
Grants and Scholarships
Eligible for veteran’s benefits
PELL eligible
Partnership development training

Student Life

Build Lifetime Friendships
Learn to live in community
Extra-Curricular Activities
Many outdoor recreation activities throughout the Inland Northwest

Equipment

Cessna
172R
172M
R182
U206G
A185F
310R

Faculty-to-Student Ratio

Bible/Gen Ed: Classroom sizes vary. Introductory courses range from 25-45 students while advanced courses range from 15-25.
Initial A&P: Classroom sizes vary between 20-35 students. Lab instruction varies depending on the project and instructor to student ratio ranges from 1:4 to 1:35.
Advanced Flight and Maintenance Training: Classroom sizes vary between 20-35 students. Flight instruction is one to one, but each instructor is assigned a group of students to work with. During introductory training each flight instructor works with 3-6 students. During advanced flight training, each instructor works with 2-4 students.

Hours Required for Degree

Bachelor of Science, Missionary Aviation Technology-Flight - 196
Bachelor of Science, Missionary Aviation Technology-Maintenance - 187

Tuition

$450 per credit hour