Technical Education Admission Information

The program is selective admission and will offer top applicants a position in the class. Applicants not selected for admission but still interested in joining the program need to reapply for a subsequent semester.

Step 1: Before You Apply

Make Sure You Can Meet the Requirements

• You must qualify for a minimum 3rd Class FAA Medical Certificate (1st Class is needed later for airline careers)
  See the FAA Medical Help Guide for more information
• You need to attend a required informational session about the program
  Please contact Mr. Julien Bernard at [email protected] or 417-720-4066 (Ext 1#) for details.

Gather Documents:

• FAA Medical Certificate (photo required)
  • See the FAA Medical Help Guide for more information
• Government-issued photo ID and Birth Certificate with raised seal (or Passport) for TSA clearance
• Official high school and college transcripts
• FAFSA confirmation (for scholarship eligibility)

Optional Items That Can Strengthen Your Application

These are not required, but they can boost your application. Be sure to include them when you apply.

• Previous flight experience – Log any flight hours in your application to improve your score
• Completed courses – AVI 101, Math 130 or higher, and 100-level electives can help

Step 2: Apply to the Aviation Program

Submit the Ozarks Tech application

• Choose Aviation Flight Technology as your major
• Contact your admissions counselor to complete online orientation (new students only)

Apply to the Aviation Program

• Be sure your documents are ready when you start
• Complete the online Aviation Program Application

Confirm your file is complete before the deadline

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed

Application Deadlines

• Summer (June start) – Apply by March 31 | Decisions will be sent around May 1
• Fall (August start) – Apply by May 31 | Decisions will be sent around July 1
• Spring (January start) – Apply by October 31 | Decisions will be sent around December 1

Missed a deadline? Apply for the next semester. Reach out to the Aviation Program Navigator for help preparing for the next cycle.

Step 3: After You Apply

What Happens Next?

• You’ll get an email once selections are made
• Top applicants are offered seats in the program
• Not selected? You’re welcome to reapply for the next term

Student Pilot License

If you don’t already have a pilot certificate, you’ll apply for a student certificate with a Certified Flight Instructor at the flight center

TSA Airport Clearance

You’ll need to show ID and a raised-seal birth certificate or valid passport before flight training can begin. View required documents for TSA clearance

Disqualifying Medical Conditions

Please check the FAA’s FAQ to ensure you meet all health requirements for flight

Still Have Questions?

Check out the FAQs on FAA Medical Certificates or contact our team for more guidance. We’re here to help you take off!

Application Window: January 1 – May 20

The Electrical Distribution Systems program is a selective admission program based on a points system. The top scoring students are accepted into the program first, with ties being broken by a committee’s review of the applications.

Please send your name, phone number and email address to [email protected] to receive more information, arrange an application tour and get help with the application process or complete the Ozarks Tech application to receive an application packet.

These applicants must complete and submit their DOT physical as soon as they turn 18 and before August 1.

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Required Application Criteria

Please note that the following are requirements when applying to the EDS program.

• DOT physical or Class A CDL with no restrictions (other than age).
  • A sports physical is required for anyone under 18 at the close of the application window.
  • Anyone unable to successfully complete the DOT physical will not be able to earn their Class A CDL and will not be able to find employment in the Electrical Distribution field.
• Negative drug screen test.
• Driving record from the license bureau.