Program Code: APPAO.S.AAS • Credit Hours: 66-67
Description
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Technology/Professional Pilot. It is designed for students who want to pursue a career as a professional pilot. The student, having completed this course work, would have the background and skills to enter the aviation industry as a professional pilot or continue towards a bachelor’s degree in aviation science (or related field). Students may choose fixed wing (airplane single engine and multiengine) or helicopter pilot certifications. The student must obtain a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 3rd class medical certificate prior to enrolling in any of the flight labs.
In addition to standard tuition fees there are additional course and lab fees for each of the flight labs in the program. The flight lab fees are structured to cover the costs associated with the minimum flying hours required for each FAA certificate. Any additional flying time costs beyond the FAA minimums covered by the flight lab fee must be borne by the student. See the Department for the latest course and flight lab fee costs.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities are available in airline, corporate and general aviation. The current U.S. Bureau of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook for Airline and Commercial Pilots states, “Overall employment of Airline and Commercial pilots is projected to grow 5 percent from 2014 to 2024. Employment of commercial pilots is projected to grow 10 percent from 2014 to 2027, faster than the average for all occupation. Commercial pilots are projected to add jobs in various industries, including ambulance services and support activities for air transportation.”
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