Embry Riddle Aeronautical University trains more commercial pilots than any other flight school or university in the United States-- 25% of all airline pilots in the country graduated from here. They also have great programs in engineering and a few other fields. They are demanding but offer great programs. The professors at Embry Riddle seem to all have a good deal of real world experience and are really student friendly. They expect and encourage students to ask questions. The first step is to contact the admissions office--they are really nice and very student friendly