Associate of Applied Science Degree*
Curriculum Total Credits: 63 (2016-2017 Academic Year)
This program is designed to offer aviation subjects related to professional piloting. Each student who successfully completes the program will have obtained a minimum of a commercial pilot certificate with a multi-engine land and instrument rating. The student will obtain flight instruction from one of the College’s approved fixed-based operators, who is also an FAA approved provider. Airplane fees and flight fees for pilot courses are in addition to tuition costs.
Prerequisites to entering the program include a second- class medical certificate and no speech impediments (a first class medical certificate is encouraged). A person with a waiver for a medical certificate is required to consult with the Aviation Department.
Graduates will be able to
Program Requirements
Professional Pilot students completing the associate degree at CCBC are required to have the following FAA flight certifications:
The average student will earn these flight certifications in approximately 250 hours of flight time
Additional Ratings
Students can earn additional ratings through successful completion of optional courses.
Any questions regarding curriculum, courses, or other general inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Denise Murphy-Gerber, Department Chair of Business, Accounting and Management at dcmurphy@geneva.edu.
*Aviation degree affiliation programs with CCBC
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