Professional Pilot

Why Study Professional Pilot at LSC?

The Professional Pilot AAS Degree is designed to meet the needs of students who plan a career as a pilot in commercial aviation. The program leads to FAA certification as a commercial pilot with an instrument rating.

Graduates may transfer to a four-year school to complete a Bachelor’s Degree.

Students choose from one of two tracks: Airplane or Helicopter.

The Professional Pilot program is designed to meet the needs of students who plan a career as a pilot in commercial aviation. The program leads to F.A.A. certification as a commercial pilot with an instrument rating.

Students in this program begin flight training by the second week of class, and should earn their private Pilot license in their very first semester.

Educational Partnerships

Through partnerships with Ascent Aviation and Lake Superior Helicopters, we provide our professional pilot students with direct pathways into the aviation industry. These collaborations ensure access to highly qualified flight instructors and strengthen industry connections to better prepare our graduates for career success in both fixed-wing and helicopter operations.

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Career Information

Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology

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Transportation, distribution, and logistics workers move people and products by road, air, rail, and water. You might work as a driver, pilot, engineer, or captain. You might repair or maintain the vehicles, trains, planes, and ships that move people and products. Or, you might work behind the scenes to make sure the products and people get to the right place on time.

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$227K

Median annual salary for
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
in the United States

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4%

Projected job growth
in the next decade

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100K

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers are currently employed

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Job Tasks and Activities for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Arrange maintenance activities.
Brief crews about flight details, such as destinations, duties, and responsibilities.
Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.
Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights.
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
Conduct in-flight tests and evaluations at specified altitudes and in all types of weather to determine the receptivity and other characteristics of equipment and systems.
Confer with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters to keep abreast of flight conditions.
Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.
Coordinate flight control or management activities.
Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights.
Evaluate other pilots or pilot-license applicants for proficiency.
Evaluate performance of applicants, trainees, or employees.
File instrument flight plans with air traffic control to ensure that flights are coordinated with other air traffic.
Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.
Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.
Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations and the principles of flight.
Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition.
Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems.
Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.
Monitor engine operation or functioning.
Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.
Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.
Perform minor maintenance work, or arrange for major maintenance.
Pilot aircraft.
Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.
Plan flight operations.
Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
Record in log books information, such as flight times, distances flown, and fuel consumption.
Record operational details of travel.
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
Respond to transportation emergencies.
Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.
Test performance of aircraft equipment.
Train transportation or material moving personnel.
Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.

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Skills for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

In order of importance

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.
Importance: 97/100
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
Importance: 91/100
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Importance: 78/100
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Importance: 78/100
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Importance: 78/100
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Importance: 75/100
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Importance: 72/100
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Importance: 72/100
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Importance: 69/100
Speaking
Talking to others.
Importance: 69/100
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Importance: 66/100
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Importance: 66/100
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Importance: 56/100
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Importance: 56/100
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Importance: 56/100
Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.
Importance: 53/100
Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.
Importance: 53/100
Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.
Importance: 53/100
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Importance: 53/100
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Importance: 50/100
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Importance: 50/100
Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Importance: 47/100
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Importance: 47/100
Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Importance: 44/100
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Importance: 44/100
Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.
Importance: 41/100
Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.
Importance: 28/100
Management of Material Resources
Managing equipment and materials.
Importance: 22/100
Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.
Importance: 19/100
Management of Financial Resources
Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.
Importance: 16/100
Technology Design
Making equipment and technology useful for customers.
Importance: 16/100
Programming
Writing computer programs.
Importance: 13/100
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.
Importance: 3/100

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Knowledge for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

In order of importance

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Importance: 95/100
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 73/100
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Importance: 68/100
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Importance: 68/100
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 68/100
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 60/100
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 59/100
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Importance: 58/100
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Importance: 57/100
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Importance: 53/100
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 53/100
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 47/100
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Importance: 46/100
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Importance: 41/100
Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Importance: 37/100
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Importance: 22/100
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Importance: 21/100
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Importance: 20/100
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Importance: 19/100
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Importance: 17/100
Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Importance: 15/100
Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Importance: 10/100
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Importance: 10/100
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Importance: 9/100
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Importance: 8/100
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Importance: 8/100
Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Importance: 8/100
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Importance: 7/100
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Importance: 5/100
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Importance: 4/100
History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Importance: 2/100

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Physical Abilities for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

In order of importance

Response Orientation
Quickly deciding if you should move your hand, foot, or other body part.
Importance: 97/100
Problem Sensitivity
Noticing when problems happen.
Importance: 94/100
Control Precision
Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
Importance: 91/100
Far Vision
Seeing details that are far away.
Importance: 81/100
Near Vision
Seeing details up close.
Importance: 81/100
Reaction Time
Quickly moving your hand, finger, or foot based on a sound, light, picture or other command.
Importance: 81/100
Depth Perception
Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.
Importance: 78/100
Deductive Reasoning
Using rules to solve problems.
Importance: 78/100
Rate Control
Changing when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving.
Importance: 78/100
Perceptual Speed
Quickly comparing groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
Importance: 78/100
Time Sharing
Doing two or more things at the same time.
Importance: 75/100
Multilimb Coordination
Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Importance: 75/100
Spatial Orientation
Knowing where things are around you.
Importance: 75/100
Selective Attention
Paying attention to something without being distracted.
Importance: 75/100
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Keeping your arm or hand steady.
Importance: 75/100
Written Comprehension
Reading and understanding what is written.
Importance: 75/100
Flexibility of Closure
Seeing hidden patterns.
Importance: 75/100
Oral Comprehension
Listening and understanding what people say.
Importance: 75/100
Oral Expression
Communicating by speaking.
Importance: 75/100
Information Ordering
Ordering or arranging things.
Importance: 75/100
Inductive Reasoning
Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Importance: 75/100
Peripheral Vision
Seeing something to your side when your are looking ahead.
Importance: 72/100
Hearing Sensitivity
Telling the difference between sounds.
Importance: 69/100
Speech Clarity
Speaking clearly.
Importance: 69/100
Speech Recognition
Recognizing spoken words.
Importance: 69/100
Visual Color Discrimination
Noticing the difference between colors, including shades and brightness.
Importance: 66/100
Glare Sensitivity
Seeing something even if there is a glare or very bright light.
Importance: 66/100
Manual Dexterity
Holding or moving items with your hands.
Importance: 63/100
Speed of Closure
Quickly knowing what you are looking at.
Importance: 60/100
Visualization
Imagining how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
Importance: 60/100
Night Vision
Seeing at night or under low light.
Importance: 60/100
Auditory Attention
Paying attention to one sound while there are other distracting sounds.
Importance: 56/100
Number Facility
Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
Importance: 56/100
Finger Dexterity
Putting together small parts with your fingers.
Importance: 53/100
Mathematical Reasoning
Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem.
Importance: 53/100
Memorization
Remembering words, numbers, pictures, or steps.
Importance: 53/100
Written Expression
Communicating by writing.
Importance: 53/100
Fluency of Ideas
Coming up with lots of ideas.
Importance: 50/100
Category Flexibility
Grouping things in different ways.
Importance: 50/100
Sound Localization
Noticing the direction that a sound came from.
Importance: 47/100
Originality
Creating new and original ideas.
Importance: 47/100
Speed of Limb Movement
Quickly moving your arms and legs.
Importance: 44/100
Wrist-Finger Speed
Making fast, simple, repeated movements of your fingers, hands, and wrists.
Importance: 44/100
Extent Flexibility
Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Importance: 38/100
Trunk Strength
Using your lower back and stomach.
Importance: 28/100
Static Strength
Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying.
Importance: 28/100
Gross Body Equilibrium
Keeping your balance or staying upright.
Importance: 25/100
Dynamic Strength
Exercising for a long time without your muscles getting tired.
Importance: 22/100
Gross Body Coordination
Moving your arms, legs, and mid-section together while your whole body is moving.
Importance: 19/100
Stamina
Exercising for a long time without getting out of breath.
Importance: 16/100
Explosive Strength
Jumping, sprinting, or throwing something.
Importance: 13/100

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Career Information Datasources for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Wages by occupation
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program
The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas; national occupational estimates for specific industries are also available. Current as of May 2024.
Education and training assignments
U.S Department of Labor, Employment Projections, Education and Training Data, Education and training assignments by detailed occupation
BLS provides information about education and training requirements for hundreds of occupations. In the education and training system, each of the occupations for which the office publishes projections data is assigned separate categories for education, work experience, and on-the-job training. Current as of September 2024.
Occupation data
O*NET at the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA)
The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements. Current as of October 2024.
Occupation outlook
O*NET at the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA)
My Next Move provides career outlook designations that include Bright, Average, or Below Average. Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations. Current as of November 2024.
Career videos
Career videos were developed by CareerOneStop.org
Explore our collection of videos on hundreds of different careers. Career videos are organized into 16 clusters, or related types of work. Select a category to view a list of videos related to that cluster. Videos include career details such as tasks, work settings, education needed, and more. Current as of rolling.
Educational attainment, typical education of current workers
USDOL’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, Education and Training Data,
BLS provides information about education and training requirements for hundreds of occupations. Educational attainment data for each occupation show the level of education achieved by current workers. Current as of September 2024.

Paying for College

Lake Superior College$5,931 LSC IceHawks Logo

Minnesota State Colleges$6,444

Minnesota State Universities$10,643

University of Minnesota$14,928

Minnesota Private Colleges and Universities$44,928

*Based on average 2025-26 tuition and fees. For the exact costs, contact the institution that interests you. Does not include room and board.

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Program Participation Requirements

All LSC Flight Students must meet Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements. U.S. citizens must provide the following to the flight school: A valid unexpired U.S. passport, or

Original birth certificate and a government issued picture ID, or
Original certificate of birth abroad with raised seal and government issued ID, or
Original certificate of US citizenship with raised seal and government issued ID, or
Original US naturalization certificate with raised seal and government issued ID.

Students in this program must have a Class II FAA Medical Certification in order to fly at LSC. Students participating in the airplane program are recommended to have a Class I Medical Certification if they have plans to become a commercial airline pilot. Students can look on the FAA website for an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)

If you are from the Duluth/Superior area, here is a local examiner:

Janus Butcher Physicians Specialty Clinic SMMC 3500 Tower Ave. Superior WI (715) 392-1251

Pre-program Requirements

Requires FAA 1st or 2nd class medical certificate. Requires security clearance from TSA.

Successful entry into this program requires basic computer skills and a specific level of skill in the areas of English, reading, and math. Program entry will depend, in part, on meeting the prerequisites listed below:

English/Reading:

Eligible for ENGL 1106 - College Composition I, or
Completion of ENGL/READ 0950/0955 (or equivalent or higher). ENGL/READ 0950/0955 may be taken concurrently with Semester I coursework.

Mathematics:

Eligible for MATH 0970, or
Completion of MATH 0950/0955 (or equivalent or higher). MATH 0950/0955 may be taken concurrently with Semester I coursework.

There are other ways to qualify. Visit Course Placement to find out more.

Required Courses

*Requires a prerequisite or a concurrent course.

Program Outcomes

The Federal Aviation Administration Knowledge and Flight tests for a particular FAA Pilot Certificate or Rating
Understand the historical developments of the aviation industry
Be familiar with the various mechanical systems found on typical light aircraft that graduates will likely be operating
Conduct safe flight operations as it pertains to human factors, aircraft design, environmental factors, industry practices and procedures, evolving technologies, accident investigations and conclusions
Understand and define the elements of airport operations and their importance to the success, stability, and future of the business community and the aviation industry

FAA Certifications earned:

Private Pilot License
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot License
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certification
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) Rating (Helicopter)
Multi-Engine Certification (Airplane)

Fees

View the approximate total tuition and fees with the flight fees for MN residents to complete this degree.

Tuition costs shown in program report do not include flight fees. Flight fees are a significant portion of the overall cost of this degree.

ALL FLIGHT-ASSOCIATED FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. All students are responsible for the balances in their flight accounts. Do not assume your financial aid or VA dollars will cover the expenses of your flight lab fees in full. Veteran Educational Benefits are available to Veteran students. We will do all we can to help you through the details, but ultimately it is a student’s responsibility to know their status.

***Flight Fees are subject to change. Lake Superior College does it’s best to accurately publish fees, but sometimes things outside of our control may cause changes in flight fees.

Program Features

Most classes take place at the Center for Advanced Aviation (CAA). The CAA is a newly renovated, 40,000 square foot facility adjacent to the Duluth International Airport’s flight line and right next door to Cirrus Aircraft.

Articulation Agreements

This program has an articulation agreement in place with:

Minnesota State University Mankato, BS in Aviation
Bemidji State University, BAS in Applied Management

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Veteran Students:

We are proud of the fact that our flight program is approved for Veteran Educational Benefits. We will accept VA award letters or deposits of VA funds, personal funds, bank loan funds or financial aid award letters. Since many times VA checks come to you directly, we will not under any circumstance, grant fly time based on non-official documentation.

Due to Veteran’s Administration requirements, the LSC aviation programs can enroll up to 85% of students utilizing veterans’ benefits. A minimum of 15% of enrolled students must be either civilian students or veterans not utilizing veterans benefits.

Students who are using Veteran Funding should work closely with an advisor and the VA Certifying Official at Lake Superior College to be sure they understand how their benefits work at LSC, for the flight school it can be complicated at first and there are some differences in registration for VA students. When you are registering for classes be sure the advisor helping you understands that you are VA funded so that issues can be avoided. Your funding is your responsibility so be sure that you understand your benefits.

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Course	Title	Credits
Semester 1
Close Dialog AVIA 1100 Introduction to Professional Aviation This course provides a broad presentation of the historical development of aviation in the U.S. and its influence on our current society. Examination of past, present, and future aviation careers will also be presented. (Prerequisites: none) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1100	Close Dialog AVIA 1100 Introduction to Professional Aviation This course provides a broad presentation of the historical development of aviation in the U.S. and its influence on our current society. Examination of past, present, and future aviation careers will also be presented. (Prerequisites: none) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Introduction to Professional Aviation	2
Close Dialog AVIA 1201 Private Pilot Ground This course, combined with either the airplane or helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Private Pilot knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the course. Course content includes, but is not limited to: FAA regulations, aerodynamics, weather, radio communications and navigation, aviation safety, airspace, emergency procedures and aeronautical decision making. (Prerequisites: A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (4 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1201*	Close Dialog AVIA 1201 Private Pilot Ground This course, combined with either the airplane or helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Private Pilot knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the course. Course content includes, but is not limited to: FAA regulations, aerodynamics, weather, radio communications and navigation, aviation safety, airspace, emergency procedures and aeronautical decision making. (Prerequisites: A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (4 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Private Pilot Ground	4
Close Dialog AVIA 1240 Private Pilot: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA 1201, concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (2 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1240* or Close Dialog AVIA 1245 Private Pilot: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201, concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1245*	Close Dialog AVIA 1240 Private Pilot: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA 1201, concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (2 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Private Pilot: Airplane or Close Dialog AVIA 1245 Private Pilot: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201, concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Private Pilot: Helicopter	2
Close Dialog AVIA 1250 Private Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in an airplane or flight training device with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Private Pilot practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201, concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1250* or Close Dialog AVIA 1255 Private Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in a helicopter with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Private Pilot practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201, concurrent enrollment or instructor approval, A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1255*	Close Dialog AVIA 1250 Private Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in an airplane or flight training device with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Private Pilot practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201, concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Private Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane or Close Dialog AVIA 1255 Private Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in a helicopter with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Private Pilot practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201, concurrent enrollment or instructor approval, A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Private Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter	1
Close Dialog MATH 1115 Contemporary Mathematics This course covers Boolean algebra, logic, measurement, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and algebra involving linear, quadratic and radical functions. MTC goal area: (4) Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. (Prerequisites: READ or ENGL 0950/0955, or higher placement; MATH 0950 or MATH 0955, with a grade of "C" or higher, or its equivalent, or NG placement score 250-300 on QAS and 237-300 on AAF) (4 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) MATH 1115*	Close Dialog MATH 1115 Contemporary Mathematics This course covers Boolean algebra, logic, measurement, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and algebra involving linear, quadratic and radical functions. MTC goal area: (4) Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. (Prerequisites: READ or ENGL 0950/0955, or higher placement; MATH 0950 or MATH 0955, with a grade of "C" or higher, or its equivalent, or NG placement score 250-300 on QAS and 237-300 on AAF) (4 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Contemporary Mathematics	4
Semester 2
Close Dialog AVIA 1351 Aircraft Systems This course is an introduction to common aircraft systems such as: aircraft structure and design, electrical, hydraulic, powerplant, lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, pressurization, ice protection, and forced induction. This course is designed to be taken with AVIA1550 or AVIA1555 to meet the requirements of the respective track. (Prerequisites: A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (2 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1351*	Close Dialog AVIA 1351 Aircraft Systems This course is an introduction to common aircraft systems such as: aircraft structure and design, electrical, hydraulic, powerplant, lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, pressurization, ice protection, and forced induction. This course is designed to be taken with AVIA1550 or AVIA1555 to meet the requirements of the respective track. (Prerequisites: A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (2 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Aircraft Systems	2
Close Dialog AVIA 1352 Aircraft Systems: Airplane This course is an introduction to common airplane systems and serves as the track specific companion to AVIA 1351. Airplane specific systems will be covered such as: design characteristics, flight surfaces, and propeller systems. (Prerequisites: AVIA1351 or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1352* or Close Dialog AVIA 1354 Aircraft Systems: Helicopter This course is an introduction to common helicopter systems and serves as the track specific companion to AVIA 1351. Helicopter specific systems will be covered such as: design characteristics, flight surfaces, and rotor systems. (Prerequisites: AVIA1351, or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher.) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1354*	Close Dialog AVIA 1352 Aircraft Systems: Airplane This course is an introduction to common airplane systems and serves as the track specific companion to AVIA 1351. Airplane specific systems will be covered such as: design characteristics, flight surfaces, and propeller systems. (Prerequisites: AVIA1351 or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Aircraft Systems: Airplane or Close Dialog AVIA 1354 Aircraft Systems: Helicopter This course is an introduction to common helicopter systems and serves as the track specific companion to AVIA 1351. Helicopter specific systems will be covered such as: design characteristics, flight surfaces, and rotor systems. (Prerequisites: AVIA1351, or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher.) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Aircraft Systems: Helicopter	1
Close Dialog AVIA 1501 Instrument Pilot Ground This course, combined with either the Airplane or Helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Instrument Rating knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the course. Course content includes, but is not limited to: FAA regulations, flight by reference to instruments, radio navigation and communication, instrument flight procedures, instrument approach procedures, abnormal and emergency procedures, and aeronautical decision making. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201 and AVIA1250 or AVIA1255, or instructor approval; score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (4 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1501*	Close Dialog AVIA 1501 Instrument Pilot Ground This course, combined with either the Airplane or Helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Instrument Rating knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the course. Course content includes, but is not limited to: FAA regulations, flight by reference to instruments, radio navigation and communication, instrument flight procedures, instrument approach procedures, abnormal and emergency procedures, and aeronautical decision making. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201 and AVIA1250 or AVIA1255, or instructor approval; score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (4 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Instrument Pilot Ground	4
Close Dialog AVIA 1540 Instrument Pilot: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument-Airplane Rating. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (AVIA1201, AVIA1250 and AVIA1501, concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1540* or Close Dialog AVIA 1545 Instrument Pilot: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument-Helicopter Rating. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201, AVIA1255 and AVIA1501, or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1545*	Close Dialog AVIA 1540 Instrument Pilot: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument-Airplane Rating. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (AVIA1201, AVIA1250 and AVIA1501, concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Instrument Pilot: Airplane or Close Dialog AVIA 1545 Instrument Pilot: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument-Helicopter Rating. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201, AVIA1255 and AVIA1501, or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Instrument Pilot: Helicopter	1
Close Dialog AVIA 1550 Instrument Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument Airplane Rating. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in an airplane or flight training device with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Instrument-Airplane Rating practical test. Additional flight time is included to complete Stage 1 commercial 141 TCO. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201, AVIA1250 and AVIA1501, concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher.) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1550* or Close Dialog AVIA 1555 Instrument Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument-Helicopter Rating. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in a helicopter with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Instrument-Helicopter Rating practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201, AVIA1255 and AVIA1501, or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1555*	Close Dialog AVIA 1550 Instrument Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument Airplane Rating. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in an airplane or flight training device with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Instrument-Airplane Rating practical test. Additional flight time is included to complete Stage 1 commercial 141 TCO. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201, AVIA1250 and AVIA1501, concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher.) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Instrument Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane or Close Dialog AVIA 1555 Instrument Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument-Helicopter Rating. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in a helicopter with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Instrument-Helicopter Rating practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1201, AVIA1255 and AVIA1501, or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Instrument Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter	1
Close Dialog AVIA 1390 Aviation Meteorology Weather elements are studied in detail to determine how they produce our weather and how that weather affects aviation. A climatological approach is used to develop an understanding of the weather elements and their distribution over the Earth. Aviation specific hazards including convective weather, icing, visibility, and wind are also studied in great detail. (Prerequisites: A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 1390*	Close Dialog AVIA 1390 Aviation Meteorology Weather elements are studied in detail to determine how they produce our weather and how that weather affects aviation. A climatological approach is used to develop an understanding of the weather elements and their distribution over the Earth. Aviation specific hazards including convective weather, icing, visibility, and wind are also studied in great detail. (Prerequisites: A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Aviation Meteorology	3
Semester 3
Close Dialog AVIA 2102 Commercial Pilot Ground This course, combined with either the Airplane or Helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Commercial Pilot knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the course. Course content includes, but is not limited to: FAA commercial regulations, advanced weather theory, radio communications and navigation, safety, airspace, emergency procedures, and aeronautical decision making. (Prerequisites: AVIA1501 and AVIA1550 or AVIA1555 or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2102*	Close Dialog AVIA 2102 Commercial Pilot Ground This course, combined with either the Airplane or Helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Commercial Pilot knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the course. Course content includes, but is not limited to: FAA commercial regulations, advanced weather theory, radio communications and navigation, safety, airspace, emergency procedures, and aeronautical decision making. (Prerequisites: AVIA1501 and AVIA1550 or AVIA1555 or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Commercial Pilot Ground	2
Close Dialog AVIA 2140 Commercial Pilot: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. Note: the student will receive his/her pilot certificate or rating upon completion of the entire FAR Part 141 Commercial/Instrument Pilot curriculum. (Prerequisites: AVIA1501, AVIA1550 and AVIA2102, or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/ 0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2140* or Close Dialog AVIA 2325 Turbine Transition/External Load: Helicopter This course will assist the student in obtaining the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to meet the Federal Aviation Regulation requirements for Rotorcraft External-Load Operations under FAR Part 133, and to safely transition from a piston to a turbine powered helicopter. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102 and AVIA 2335 or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2325*	Close Dialog AVIA 2140 Commercial Pilot: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. Note: the student will receive his/her pilot certificate or rating upon completion of the entire FAR Part 141 Commercial/Instrument Pilot curriculum. (Prerequisites: AVIA1501, AVIA1550 and AVIA2102, or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/ 0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Commercial Pilot: Airplane or Close Dialog AVIA 2325 Turbine Transition/External Load: Helicopter This course will assist the student in obtaining the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to meet the Federal Aviation Regulation requirements for Rotorcraft External-Load Operations under FAR Part 133, and to safely transition from a piston to a turbine powered helicopter. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102 and AVIA 2335 or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Turbine Transition/External Load: Helicopter	2
Close Dialog AVIA 2150 Commercial Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in an airplane or flight training device with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Commercial Pilot ASEL practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. Note: the student will receive his/her pilot certificate or rating upon completion of the entire FAR Part 141 Commercial/Instrument Pilot curriculum. (Prerequisites: AVIA1501, AVIA1550 and AVIA2102, or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher.) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2150* or Close Dialog AVIA 2335 Turbine Transition/External Load Flight Lab: Helicopter This course will assist the student in obtaining the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to meet the Federal Aviation Regulation requirements for Rotorcraft External-Load Operations under FAR Part 133, and to safely transition from a piston to a turbine powered helicopter. This course will include actual flight training in a helicopter with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor and one-on-one ground instruction in order to gain the knowledge and proficiency required for external load and turbine operations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102 and AVIA2155 or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2335*	Close Dialog AVIA 2150 Commercial Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in an airplane or flight training device with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Commercial Pilot ASEL practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. Note: the student will receive his/her pilot certificate or rating upon completion of the entire FAR Part 141 Commercial/Instrument Pilot curriculum. (Prerequisites: AVIA1501, AVIA1550 and AVIA2102, or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher.) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Commercial Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane or Close Dialog AVIA 2335 Turbine Transition/External Load Flight Lab: Helicopter This course will assist the student in obtaining the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to meet the Federal Aviation Regulation requirements for Rotorcraft External-Load Operations under FAR Part 133, and to safely transition from a piston to a turbine powered helicopter. This course will include actual flight training in a helicopter with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor and one-on-one ground instruction in order to gain the knowledge and proficiency required for external load and turbine operations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102 and AVIA2155 or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Turbine Transition/External Load Flight Lab: Helicopter	1
Close Dialog ENGL 1106 College Composition I First semester college-level composition course focusing on writing expository prose using word processing as a tool for composing. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical reading, developing a voice, and grammar review. Presupposes competency in Standard English. This course is required of all students working toward an AA degree. MTC goal areas: (1) Communication (Prerequisites: ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955 with a "C" or better, or 77.50 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT.) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) ENGL 1106*	Close Dialog ENGL 1106 College Composition I First semester college-level composition course focusing on writing expository prose using word processing as a tool for composing. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical reading, developing a voice, and grammar review. Presupposes competency in Standard English. This course is required of all students working toward an AA degree. MTC goal areas: (1) Communication (Prerequisites: ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955 with a "C" or better, or 77.50 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT.) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) College Composition I	3
Semester 4
Close Dialog PHYS 1001 Fundamental Concepts of Physics This is a laboratory oriented course covering the basic concepts of Physics. Conceptual understanding will be stressed. Some simple Algebra may also be used. Designed for middle grade education, liberal arts, radiological technology or other health, technical fields, or as satisfying AA requirements as a natural science course. MTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking, and (3) Natural Sciences. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) PHYS 1001*	Close Dialog PHYS 1001 Fundamental Concepts of Physics This is a laboratory oriented course covering the basic concepts of Physics. Conceptual understanding will be stressed. Some simple Algebra may also be used. Designed for middle grade education, liberal arts, radiological technology or other health, technical fields, or as satisfying AA requirements as a natural science course. MTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking, and (3) Natural Sciences. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Fundamental Concepts of Physics	4
Close Dialog AVIA 2165 Commercial/Multi-Engine: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. Note: the student will receive his/her pilot certificate or rating upon completion of the entire FAR Part 141 Commercial/Instrument Pilot curriculum. (Prerequisites: AVIA1501, AVIA1555, AVIA2102, and AVIA 2175 or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2165* or Close Dialog AVIA 2145 Commercial Pilot: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1501, AVIA1555, AVIA 2335 and AVIA2102 or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2145*	Close Dialog AVIA 2165 Commercial/Multi-Engine: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. Note: the student will receive his/her pilot certificate or rating upon completion of the entire FAR Part 141 Commercial/Instrument Pilot curriculum. (Prerequisites: AVIA1501, AVIA1555, AVIA2102, and AVIA 2175 or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Commercial/Multi-Engine: Airplane or Close Dialog AVIA 2145 Commercial Pilot: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1501, AVIA1555, AVIA 2335 and AVIA2102 or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Commercial Pilot: Helicopter	2
Close Dialog AVIA 2175 Commercial/Multi-Engine Flight Lab: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with single-engine flight training with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo and multi-engine flight training with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine and Multi-Engine category and class ratings. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. Note: the student will receive his/her pilot certificate or rating upon completion of the entire FAR Part 141 Commercial/Instrument Pilot curriculum. (Prerequisites: a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2175* or Close Dialog AVIA 2155 Commercial Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in a helicopter with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft-Helicopter practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1501, AVIA1555 and AVIA2102 or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2155*	Close Dialog AVIA 2175 Commercial/Multi-Engine Flight Lab: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with single-engine flight training with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo and multi-engine flight training with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine and Multi-Engine category and class ratings. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. Note: the student will receive his/her pilot certificate or rating upon completion of the entire FAR Part 141 Commercial/Instrument Pilot curriculum. (Prerequisites: a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Commercial/Multi-Engine Flight Lab: Airplane or Close Dialog AVIA 2155 Commercial Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in a helicopter with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft-Helicopter practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA1501, AVIA1555 and AVIA2102 or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval; A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Commercial Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter	1
Close Dialog AVIA 2201 Certified Flight Instructor Ground This course, combined with either the Airplane or Helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Flight Instructor knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the courses. Course content includes, but is not limited to: the learning process, teaching techniques, evaluations and critiques, flight instructor responsibilities, and flight operations relevant to private, commercial, and flight instructor certification. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102 and AVIA2150 or AVIA2155, or instructor approval; A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2201*	Close Dialog AVIA 2201 Certified Flight Instructor Ground This course, combined with either the Airplane or Helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Flight Instructor knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the courses. Course content includes, but is not limited to: the learning process, teaching techniques, evaluations and critiques, flight instructor responsibilities, and flight operations relevant to private, commercial, and flight instructor certification. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102 and AVIA2150 or AVIA2155, or instructor approval; A score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Certified Flight Instructor Ground	2
Close Dialog AVIA 2380 Crew Resource Management This course will compare and contrast single pilot resource management and crew resource management as they relate to the safe and efficient operation of aircraft. The student will study the benefits, standard operating procedures, and challenges associated with crew resource management. In addition, this course will describe the roles and responsibilities of the aircraft captain, first officer, pilot flying, pilot monitoring, and other crew members who function together under CRM. (Prerequisites: a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2380	Close Dialog AVIA 2380 Crew Resource Management This course will compare and contrast single pilot resource management and crew resource management as they relate to the safe and efficient operation of aircraft. The student will study the benefits, standard operating procedures, and challenges associated with crew resource management. In addition, this course will describe the roles and responsibilities of the aircraft captain, first officer, pilot flying, pilot monitoring, and other crew members who function together under CRM. (Prerequisites: a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Crew Resource Management	2
Close Dialog COMM 1105 Interpersonal Communication This course provides opportunities for students to understand the process of human communication, to assess their strengths and weaknesses as communicators, to assist them in solving problems of an interpersonal nature, and develop interaction skills for interpersonal settings. MTC goal areas: (1) Communication (Prerequisites: College-level reading) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) COMM 1105*	Close Dialog COMM 1105 Interpersonal Communication This course provides opportunities for students to understand the process of human communication, to assess their strengths and weaknesses as communicators, to assist them in solving problems of an interpersonal nature, and develop interaction skills for interpersonal settings. MTC goal areas: (1) Communication (Prerequisites: College-level reading) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Interpersonal Communication	3
Semester 5
Close Dialog AVIA 2240 Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane-SEL category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102, AVIA2150, AVIA2175 and AVIA2201 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2240* or Close Dialog AVIA 2245 Certified Flight Instructor: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102, AVIA 2155, AVIA2335 and AVIA2201 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2245*	Close Dialog AVIA 2240 Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane-SEL category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102, AVIA2150, AVIA2175 and AVIA2201 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane or Close Dialog AVIA 2245 Certified Flight Instructor: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102, AVIA 2155, AVIA2335 and AVIA2201 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Certified Flight Instructor: Helicopter	2
Close Dialog AVIA 2250 Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in an airplane or flight training device with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Flight Instructor practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102, AVIA2150, AVIA2175 and AVIA2201 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hr lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2250* or Close Dialog AVIA 2255 Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in a helicopter with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Flight Instructor and Flight Instructor Instrument practical tests. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102, AVIA 2155, AVIA2335 and AVIA2201 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hr lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2255*	Close Dialog AVIA 2250 Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab: Airplane This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in an airplane or flight training device with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Flight Instructor practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102, AVIA2150, AVIA2175 and AVIA2201 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hr lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab: Airplane or Close Dialog AVIA 2255 Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab: Helicopter This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in a helicopter with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in order to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Flight Instructor and Flight Instructor Instrument practical tests. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Students should obtain an FAA 2nd class medical certificate prior to the beginning of class. (Prerequisites: AVIA2102, AVIA 2155, AVIA2335 and AVIA2201 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval; a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (0 hr lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab: Helicopter	1
Close Dialog AVIA 2300 Intro to Air Traffic Control This course provides students with an overview of Air Traffic Control procedures. Students will learn Air Traffic Controller roles and responsibilities, certification requirements, and the technology and tools they use. In addition, students will be introduced to the various Air Traffic Control jobs, and they will have the opportunity to observe real Air Traffic Controllers at work. (Prerequisites: None) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2300	Close Dialog AVIA 2300 Intro to Air Traffic Control This course provides students with an overview of Air Traffic Control procedures. Students will learn Air Traffic Controller roles and responsibilities, certification requirements, and the technology and tools they use. In addition, students will be introduced to the various Air Traffic Control jobs, and they will have the opportunity to observe real Air Traffic Controllers at work. (Prerequisites: None) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Intro to Air Traffic Control	2
Close Dialog AVIA 2340 Aviation Law This course teaches the history of aviation legislation and federal regulations of air transportation. An introduction to civil law will also be covered by way of studying, analyzing, and discussing current aviation case law. (Prerequisites: a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2340*	Close Dialog AVIA 2340 Aviation Law This course teaches the history of aviation legislation and federal regulations of air transportation. An introduction to civil law will also be covered by way of studying, analyzing, and discussing current aviation case law. (Prerequisites: a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Aviation Law	3
Close Dialog AVIA 2361 Human Factors This course studies the human factor design elements of aircraft and standard operating procedures. This course also covers the human error factors involved in aircraft accidents. The student will identify the psychological and physiological aspects of aviation. In addition, elements of the human-machine relationship will be analyzed and how it relates to aviation. (Prerequisites: a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2361*	Close Dialog AVIA 2361 Human Factors This course studies the human factor design elements of aircraft and standard operating procedures. This course also covers the human error factors involved in aircraft accidents. The student will identify the psychological and physiological aspects of aviation. In addition, elements of the human-machine relationship will be analyzed and how it relates to aviation. (Prerequisites: a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Human Factors	2
Close Dialog AVIA 2370 Management of Aviation Services This course will present elements related to the air transportation industry. The course will include: the evolution of the air transportation industry, structure and economics of the air transportation industry, and management aspects of the air transportation industry. Topics that will be covered throughout this course will include: the industry regulators and associations, the general aviation industry, the airline and cargo industry, and the different labor contracts and relations that impact the air transportation industry. (Prerequisites: a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) AVIA 2370*	Close Dialog AVIA 2370 Management of Aviation Services This course will present elements related to the air transportation industry. The course will include: the evolution of the air transportation industry, structure and economics of the air transportation industry, and management aspects of the air transportation industry. Topics that will be covered throughout this course will include: the industry regulators and associations, the general aviation industry, the airline and cargo industry, and the different labor contracts and relations that impact the air transportation industry. (Prerequisites: a score of 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT, or completion of either ENGL0950 or READ0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0955, or equivalent transfer course or higher; and a score of 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra skills portion of the CPT, or completion of MATH 0520, or equivalent transfer course or higher) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Management of Aviation Services	2
Close Dialog COMM 1601 Interviewing Procedure and Practice An applications course in the job-seeking process. Students will explore self-confidence and the interviewing process, understand employer expectations, and identify personal and job-related skills. Job-seeking, resume writing and interview skill-building will be covered. (Prerequisites: None; computer skills necessary) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) COMM 1601	Close Dialog COMM 1601 Interviewing Procedure and Practice An applications course in the job-seeking process. Students will explore self-confidence and the interviewing process, understand employer expectations, and identify personal and job-related skills. Job-seeking, resume writing and interview skill-building will be covered. (Prerequisites: None; computer skills necessary) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT) Interviewing Procedure and Practice	1
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