Philosophy
The Associate of Applied Science in Aviation-Commercial Pilot provides an aviation training and certification pathway for those students who look forward to becoming commercial pilots. In addition to completing rigorous general education requirements, students will obtain the knowledge, skill, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for an FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings through the College's FAA-approved Part 141 training course, Air Agency Certificate 80ZS312L. Students qualify to take the Private Pilot knowledge test and practical exam. This degree will serve as the foundation for advanced flight certification offerings.Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Aviation-Commercial Pilot Degree, the graduate will:
Demonstrate mastery of aircraft control during both dual and solo flight operations
Pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Private Pilot – Airplane (PAR) knowledge test
Private Pilot – Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) practical test
Instrument Rating – Airplane (IRA) knowledge test
Instrument Rating – Airplane practical test
Commercial Pilot – Airplane (CAX) knowledge test
Commercial Pilot – Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) practical test
Commercial Pilot – Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL) practical test
Earn a Commercial Pilot certificate with an Instrument Rating in Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) and Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL)
Note: Students must meet the FAA performance standard outlined in the Practical Test Standards (PTS) or Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for certification. See the applicable PTS or ACS Standards for FAA requirements.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AVIATION - AAS Aviation Commercial Pilot
All of the courses listed below
AVIA2103 Fundamentals of Aeronautics III3 AVIA2203 Fundamentals of Aeronautics IV3 AVIA2263 Air Traffic Control3 AVIA2393 Aviation Weather3 AVIA2443 Advanced Aerodynamics & Performance3 AVIA2503 Human Factors and Aviation Safety3 COLL1101 Freshman Seminar1 COMM1313 Communications3 CPSI1003 Introduction to Computer Applications3 ENGL1013 English Composition I3 PHED1101 Fitness Center I1
Requirement: 6 Credits from below
AVIA1013 Fundamentals of Aeronautics I3 AVIA1016 Fundamentals of Aeronautics I & II6 AVIA1403 Fundamentals of Aeronautics II3
Requirement: 4 Credits from below
AVIA1102 Professional Pilot Practicum I2 AVIA1104 Private Pilot Practicum I4 AVIA1202 Professional Pilot Practicum II2
Requirement: 4 Credits from below
AVIA2104 Professional Pilot Practicum III4 AVIA2204 Instrument Commercial Pilot Practicum II4
Requirement: 3 Credits from below
AVIA2213 Commercial Pilot Practicum III3
Requirement: 3 Credits from below
ENGL1023 English Composition II3 ENGL1133 Technical & Business English3
Requirement: 3 Credits from below
MATH1203 College Algebra3 MATH1213 Quantitative Literacy3 MATH1303 Trigonometry 3 MATH2013 Survey of Calculus 3
Requirement: 3 Credits from below
ANTH2023 Cultural Anthropology3 CRIM1023 Introduction to Criminal Justice3 ECON2113 Business Statistics I3 ECON2313 Introduction to Microeconomics3 ECON2323 Introduction to Macroeconomics3 GEOG2013 Introduction to Geography3 HIST1003 World Civilization I 3 HIST1013 World Civilization II 3 HIST2003 American History I3 HIST2013 American History II 3 HIST2023 Arkansas History 3 PLSC2003 American National Government 3 PSYC2003 General Psychology 3 PSYC2313 Developmental Psychology3 PSYC2513 Abnormal Psychology3 SOCI2013 Introduction to Sociology 3
