Aviation Professional Pilot, AAS

This program provides students training, certificates, and ratings needed to start a career as a commercial pilot. Students will receive the following:

- Private Pilot Certificate Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Multi Engine Rating
- Certified Flight Instructor Certificate/Rating (CFI, CFII)

91 credits

Program Contacts

Cost

Estimated Cost: $ 103,170 (Track A)

This track includes students under 180 lbs, under 6'2", under 39" sitting height

  • Resident Tuition: $ 13,195
  • Technology Fees: $ 1,274
  • General Student Fees: $ 1,143
  • Online Course Fee: $ 450
  • Books / Course Materials: $ 1,800 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
  • Program Specific Fees: $ 85,008 (Application Fee, Course Fees and Exams/Licensure)
  • Other Cost / Expenses: $ 300 (Ipad)

Estimated Cost: $ 105,615 (Track B)

This track includes students at or above 180lbs, over 6'2", over 39" sitting height

  • Resident Tuition: $ 13,195
  • Technology Fees: $ 1,274
  • General Student Fees: $ 1,143
  • Online Course Fee: $ 450
  • Books / Course Materials: $ 1,800.00 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
  • Program Specific Fees: $ 87,453 (Application Fee, Course Fees and Exams/Licensure)
  • Other Cost / Expenses: $ 300 (Ipad)

Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1 - Conduct safe and legal flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations

PLO 2 - Use a variety of avionics and navigation aids for both Visual (VFR) and Instrument (IFR) flight operations

PLO 3 - Apply the Aeronautical Decision Making model (ADM) with particular attention to the human element and its integration with technology, addressing FAA guidelines on hazardous attitudes

PLO 4 - Identify, assess, and respond to hazards to flight operations including weather, mechanical, medical, physiological, and psychological issues, in order to make sound go/no-go and in-flight decisions in normal and emergency circumstances

PLO 5 - Explain the functions and interactions of aerodynamics, aircraft systems, navigation, communications, regulations, and meteorology

PLO 6 - Explore and critically appraise various aviation careers and businesses

PLO 7 - Develop and/or modify training course outlines, lesson plans, and teaching styles to meet the needs of the individual through application of FAA Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI)

Admission Information

This is a limited-enrollment program. Please visit the Aviation Academy website for more information and to apply. There is a $75.00 application fee.

The Aviation Professional Pilot Information Bulletin (APPIB) provides details of current flight training costs (hourly aircraft rental and instructional rates, etc.). The APPIB is provided to all students upon application via Lane's Etrieve Central document system and/or upon contacting Lane's Aviation Academy.

To align training with the weather, the Aviation Professional Pilot program only accepts new students summer term. On a limited basis, some students may begin flying spring term, but no other courses will be offered until summer. Students with previous training should contact the academy, as other options may be available.

Program Requirements

All courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass).

General Education

WR 115Introduction to College Composition

4

MTH 060Beginning Algebra

4

Or

MTH 098Math Literacy

5

WR: See Footnote 1.

MTH: See Footnote 2.

Program Core Courses

AP 110AFlight Lab - Pre-Solo

1

Or

AP 110BFlight Lab - Pre-Solo

1

 

AP 112Private Pilot Ground School

5

AP 113Airman Certification Standards and Maneuvers

1

AP 115Introduction to Aviation and Careers

1

AP 116Aviation History

4

 

AP 120AFlight Lab - Private Pilot Certificate

1

Or

AP 120BFlight Lab - Private Pilot Certificate

1

 

AP 121Simulator Lab - Private

1

AP 125Aircraft Systems & Structures 1

2

AP 126Aviation Weather Services

2

AP 127Aerodynamics

3

AP 130Flight lab - Attitude Control

1

AP 132Instrument Ground School

5

AP 135Advanced Avionics

1

AP 140Flight Lab - Instrument Rating

1

AP 141Simulator Lab - Instrument

1

AP 210Flight Lab - Cross-Country

1

AP 212Commercial Pilot Ground School

5

AP 215Aircraft Systems & Structures 2

2

AP 220Flight Lab - Maneuvers

1

AP 221Simulator Lab - Commercial

1

AP 222CFI/CFII Ground School

3

AP 225FOI & Human Factors

3

AP 230Flight Lab - Commercial Pilot Certificate

1

AP 232Multi-Engine Ground School

2

AP 235Accident Investigations

3

AP 240Flight Lab - Multi-Engine Rating & CFI/CFII Certificate

1

BA 101ZIntroduction to Business

4

BA 254General Aviation Management

3

GS 109Meteorology

5

UAS 123UAS Part 107 License Lab

1

AP 110A/AP 110B: See Footnote 3.

AP 120A/AP 120B: See Footnote 3.

AP 225: See Footnote 4.

Electives

Complete 17 credits from the following list:

AP 280Co-op Ed: Pro Pilot

3-12

BA 206Management Fundamentals

4

BA 211ZPrinciples of Financial Accounting

4

BA 213ZPrinciples of Managerial Accounting

4

BA 214Business Communications

4

BA 226Business Law

4

BA 260Small Business Management

4

BA 278Leadership and Team Dynamics

4

BA 281Personal Finance

4

BT 123MS EXCEL for Business

4

BT 181Customer Service

4

BT 223MS EXCEL for Business-Expert

4

BT 291Operations Management

4

CIS 101Computer Fundamentals

4

CIS 125DSoftware Tools 1: Databases

4

COMM 100ZIntroduction to Communication

4

COMM 105Listening and Critical Thinking

4

COMM 111ZPublic Speaking

4

COMM 115Introduction to Intercultural Communication

4

COMM 218ZInterpersonal Communication

4

COMM 219Small Group Communication

4

COMM 260Introduction to Conflict Management

4

PH 101Fundamentals of Physics

4

PH 102Fundamentals of Physics

4

PH 103Fundamentals of Physics

4

ECON 200Introduction to Economics

3

ECON 201Introduction to Microeconomics

4

ECON 202Introduction to Macroeconomics

4

ENSC 182Atmospheric Environment and Climate Change

4

FIRE 100Introduction to Wildland Fire

4

FIRE 111Wildland Fire Communication

1

PSY 201ZIntroduction to Psychology I

4

Footnotes

1 – WR 115W or higher writing is also accepted

2 – Any Math (MTH/STAT) course higher than MTH 060 is also accepted

3 – Track A (AP 110A/AP 120A courses designed for students under 6’2” AND 180 lbs

      Track B (AP 110B/AP 120B) courses designed for all other students

4 – AP 225 satisfies the Human Relations requirement

Notes

Certifications

  • FAA Private Pilot Certificate
  • FAA Instrument Rating
  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
  • FAA Multi-Engine Rating
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument Certificate

Students must pass an FAA written test and meet FAA Airman Certification Standards before taking an FAA Practical Test for certificates and ratings listed above. Test are administered by the FAA or FAA Designated Pilot Examiners at the cost of the student.

Sample Term Planner

Aviation Professional Pilot Sample Term Planner

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