Aerospace Science Airplane Operations AAS

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

The Aerospace Science AAS Degree program in Airplane Operations prepares students for careers in aviation as airplane pilots.

Credit Hours Required: 61

Note: There are special admission requirements for the Aerospace Science Airplane Operations AAS. Application information is available from the Academic Advising Center. Call 928.776.2002 for details.

This program is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid. To explore other financial aid opportunities, please visit YC Admission.

AAS General Education Requirements (19 credits)

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  Written Communication or Oral Communication  Credits: 6


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  Mathematics Credits: 3


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  GEO 212 - Introduction to Meteorology (Natural Sciences) Credits: 4


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  Arts and Humanities AND/OR Institutions in the Americas AND/OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 6

Program Requirements (36 credits)

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  AVT 137 - Private Pilot Ground Credits: 4


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  AVT 138 - Private Pilot Simulation Credits: 1


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  AVT 139 - Private Pilot Flight Credits: 3


• 
  AVT 149 - Instrument Intro Flight Credits: 2


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  AVT 157 - Instrument Pilot Ground Credits: 4


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  AVT 159 - Instrument Pilot Flight Credits: 3


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  AVT 257 - Commercial Pilot Ground Credits: 4


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  AVT 259 - Commercial Pilot Flight Credits: 2


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  AVT 267 - Flight Instructor Ground Credits: 4


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  AVT 269 - Flight Instructor Flight Credits: 2


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  AVT 277 - Instrument Flight Instructor Ground Credits: 3


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  AVT 279 - Instrument Flight Instructor Flight Credits: 1


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  AVT 287 - Multi-Engine Ground Credits: 2


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  AVT 289 - Multi-Engine Flight Credits: 1

Program Electives (6 credits)

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  AVT 262 - Flight Endorsement Credits: 1-3


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  BSA 102 - Career Search and Success: Skills for Entering and Succeeding in the Workplace Credits: 1


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  COM 134 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3


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  EXW 130H - Weight Management Credits: 3


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  EXW 130J - Weight Loss and Health with Whole Food Credits: 2


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  EXW 205 - Stress Management Credits: 3


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  UAS 100 - Introduction to UAS Credits: 3


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  UAS 132 - UAS Flight Operations Credits: 4

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Aerospace Science Airplane Operations Degree program, the learner will be able to:

1. Fly or operationally control an aircraft under normal conditions.


2. Fly or operationally control an aircraft at night or under instrument meteorological conditions.


3. Fly or operationally control an aircraft under emergency conditions.


4. Meet industry requirements to enter the aviation career field flying or operationally controlling aircraft.


5. Make safe aeronautical decisions using scenarios and/or actual flying conditions.

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