Aviation Pilot Training A.A.S. Degree (0012) Curriculum
First Year
Fall Semester
Learn the basics about flying theory and meteorology.
| Total Semester Credits |
Airplane-15 |
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| Course | Number | Course Description | Semester Credits |
|
AVIA AVIA |
101 111 |
Private Pilot Flight Theory (Airplane) OR Private Pilot Flight Theory Helicopter |
4 3 |
|
AVIA AVIA |
102 112 |
Flight Training Private Part 1 (Airplane) OR Flight Training Private Helicopter Part I |
2 |
|
AVIA AVIA |
103 113 |
Simulator Private (Airplane) OR Simulator Private Helicopter |
1 |
| AVIA | 260 | Aviation Meteorology | 3 |
| ENG | 101 | Rhetoric & Compensation l | 3 |
| AVIA | 122 | Systems and Components | 2 |
Spring Semester
Start getting to know the plane and fly for the first time.
| Total Semester Credits |
Fixed Wing-17 |
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| Number | Course Description | Semester Credits | |
|
AVIA AVIA |
104 114 |
Flight Training Private Part ll (Airplane) OR Flight Training Private Helicopter Part II |
3 2 |
|
AVIA AVIA |
201 211 |
Instrument Flight Theory (Airplane) OR Instrument Flight Theory Helicopter |
3 |
| ENG | 103 | Technical Communications | 3 |
|
AVIA AVIA |
153 163 |
Simulator Intermediate (Airplane) OR
Simulator Intermediate Helicopter |
1 |
| AVIA | 131 | Air Traffic Control Systems | 3 |
| GT
MATH |
105
112 |
Intro to Technical Math OR
College Algebra (Check for transferability) |
4 |
Summer Semester
Learn about commercial flying.
| Total Semester Credits | 7 | ||
| Course | Number | Course Description | Semester Credits |
| AVIA
AVIA |
202
212 |
Flight Training Instrument (Airplane) OR
Flight Training Instrument Helicopter |
3 |
| AVIA
AVIA |
203 Elective (Helicopter) |
Simulator Instrument OR Elective (Helicopter) |
1 |
|
AVIA AVIA |
151 161 |
Commercial Pilot Flight Theory OR Commercial Pilot Flight Theory Helicopter |
3 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
Round out your knowledge with understanding the human side to aviation and more flying experience.
| Total Semester Credits | Airplane-15 Helicopter-14 |
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| Course | Number | Course Description | Semester Credits |
| Humanities OR Social Science Elective | 3 | ||
| AVIA | 133 | Human Factors in Aviation | 3 |
|
AVIA AVIA |
154 263 |
Flight Training Commercial Part I OR Flight Training Commercial Helicopter Part 1 |
3 2 |
| AVIA | Electives | 6 | |
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Spring Semester
Finish of your degree with the spring semester learning more about commercial flying.
| Total Semester Credits | Airplane-12-13 Helicopter-13 |
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| Total Program Credits | Airplane-66 Helicopter-64 |
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| Course | Number | Course Description | Semester Credits |
|
AVIA AVIA |
155 265 |
Flight Training Commercial II (Airplane) OR Flight Training Commercial Helicopter Part II |
2 |
|
AVIA AVIA |
269 Elective |
Multi Engine Flight Theory (Airplane) OR Helicopter Option |
1 |
|
AVIA |
270 |
Flight Training Multi-Engine (Airplane) |
1 |
|
AVIA |
222 |
Transport Aircraft Systems (Airplane) |
3 |
| AVIA | Elective (Helicopter Students) | 6 | |
| Human Well-Being Course | 2 | ||
| Human Relations Course | 3 | ||
Airplane Core Course: AVIA 101, AVIA 102, AVIA 103, AVIA 104, AVIA 201, AVIA 153, AVIA 202, AVIA 203, AVIA 151, AVIA 154, AVIA 155, AVIA 269. AVIA 270
Helicopter core courses: AVIA 111, AVIA 112, AVIA 113, AVIA 114, AVIA 211, AVIA 163, AVIA 212, AVIA 161, AVIA 265 and AVIA 265. Elective courses AVIA 271, AVIA 272, AVIA 273, and AVIA 274 are taught by Ideal Aviation.
Aviation Electives*
| Course | Number | Course Description | Semester Credits |
| AVIA | 105 | Introduction to Civil Aviation | 3 |
| AVIA | 108 | Aviation History | 3 |
| AVIA | 141 | Federal Aviation Regulations | 3 |
| AVIA | 160 | Aviation Management I | 3 |
| AVIA | 240 | Aircraft Dispatcher Practical I | 3 |
| AVIA | 241 | Aircraft Dispatcher Practical II | 3 |
| AVIA | 261 | Aviation Management II | 3 |
| AVIA | 262 | High Altitude Meteorology | 3 |
| AVIA | 266 | Airport Planning and Management | 3 |
| AVIA | 280 | Internship | 3 |
*Airplane or helicopter – Not all courses are available every semester. Several are part of the AAS degree in Aviation Management program and are offered on a rotational basis.
Helicopter Electives (Available all semesters)
| Course | Number | Course Description | Semester Credits |
| AVIA | 271 | Flight Instructor Theory | 3 |
| AVIA | 272 | Flight Training Instructor | 2 |
| AVIA | 273 | Flight Training Instrument Instructor Theory | 2 |
| AVIA | 274 | Flight Training Instrument Instructor | 1 |
Refer to the Online Course Catalog or Class Search link in eSTORM for a full course description.
State Regulatory Requirements
Meets Requirements in
This program MEETS the State educational requirements for licensure, certification or registry in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia
Does not Meet Requirements in
This program DOES NOT MEET the State educational requirements for licensure, certification or registry in: American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Changes?
Changes from Prior Year: N/A
