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Associate of Science (382.1)

This program trains you to meet the requirements for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Single/Multi-Engine Land License with an Instrument rating. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate flight competency and exceed FAA minimum requirements of pilot proficiency in the required aircraft;
• identify, analyze and operate in adverse meteorological conditions;
• synthesize and apply new and existing technologies in the field of aviation;
• apply crew resource management skills and demonstrate professional appearance; and
• define professional, ethical and social responsibilities of aviation professionals as they relate to the regional and national community.

A minimum of a second-class medical is required for program entry. Flight instruction for the student is through a college-approved, FAA and Veterans Administration certified, FAR141 fixed base operator. All flight-training fees are in addition to College tuition and fees.

Upon completion of this program, graduates may find employment as a corporate/charter pilot, freight pilot, flight instructor or an aerial/geographic mapping pilot. Preliminary training for military pilot is also provided. In some areas, additional schooling may be required and students can transfer to a four-year college.

Aviation fuel surcharge

See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 65

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