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Aviation Technology/Professional Pilot AVTP.S.BAS

Bachelor of Applied Science - 123 - 126 Credit Hours

Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Department: Aviation Technology
Effective as of Fall 2023

What is the program about?

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Aviation Technology/Professional Pilot is designed to enhance the technical skills of students who have earned an associate degree in Aviation Technology/Professional Pilot at Sinclair Community College, or who wish to pursue a complete bachelors degree. Students may choose fixed wing (single engine and multi-engine) or helicopter pilot certifications. The curriculum in the Professional Pilot program is rigorous and is designed for full time students to complete in 8 semesters. Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Enrollment in the flight lab courses is limited and priority will be given to full time, degree seeking students. Part time students will be admitted on a space available basis. The student must obtain a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 2nd 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. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of aviation standards and their application acting as a professional pilot in aviation business operations.
  • Comprehend and apply aviation theory, business and leadership principles to serve in the capacity of a professional pilot in airline and corporate operations.
  • Exemplify a high standard of ethical and professional behavior.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities are available in airline, corporate and general aviation. Projected overall employment growth of airline and commercial pilots from 2014 to 2024 is 5% with 10% projected employment growth of commercial pilots from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Expected job growth of 2,337 jobs in Nonscheduled Air Transportation within this sector (2012-2022). Five of the 25 most concentrated occupations in Aerospace require a bachelor's degree at entry.

Credentials

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Multi Engine Flight Instructor Pilot Certificate, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Instrument Pilot Certificate, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot Certificate, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Pilot Certificate, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate

Curriculum

Course Title Credits
AVT 1105 Orientation to Aviation 2
AVT 1110 (Private Pilot Ground School) AND AVT 1124 (Private Pilot Flight Lab - Airplane Single Engine) AND AVT 1170 (Instrument Pilot Ground School) AND AVT 1224 (Instrument Pilot Flight Lab - Airplane Single Engine) AND AVT 2250 (Commercial Pilot Ground ) AND AVT 2263 (Commercial Pilot Flight Lab - Airplane Single Engine) AND AVT 2269 (Flight Instructor Flight Lab - Airplane Single Engine) OR AVT 1111 (Helicopter Private Pilot Ground) AND AVT 1126 (Private Pilot Flight Lab - Rotorcraft Helicopter) AND AVT 1171 (Helicopter Instrument Pilot Ground) AND AVT 1226 (Instrument Pilot Flight Lab - Rotorcraft Helicopter) AND AVT 2251 (Helicopter Commercial Pilot Ground) AND AVT 2265 (Commercial Pilot Flight Lab - Rotorcraft Helicopter) AND AVT 2271 (Flight Instructor Flight Lab - Rotorcraft Helicopter) 18
AVT 1119 Aviation Meteorology 2
AVT 1140 Introduction to Business Aviation 2
AVT 1141 Principles of Aviation Leadership 2
AVT 1245 Aviation Law 2
AVT 1254 Flight Simulator Instruction 1
AVT 2125 Developments in Aviation I 2
AVT 2146 Introduction to Airline Operations 3
AVT 2167 Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Navigation & Planning 2
AVT 2211 Advanced Navigation Science 2
AVT 2240 Human Factors in Aviation 3
AVT 2242 Aircraft Accident Investigation I 3
AVT 2247 Aerodynamics & Flight Mechanics I 3
AVT 2258 Flight Instructor Ground 3
AVT 2266 (Multi Engine Flight Lab) AND AVT 2275 (Instrument Flight Instructor Ground) AND AVT 2277 (Instrument Flight Instructor Flight Lab - Airplane Single Engine) OR AVT 2275 (Instrument Flight Instructor Ground) AND AVT 2278 (Instrument Flight Instructor Flight Lab - Rotorcraft Helicopter) 2 - 3
AVT 2700 Aviation Internship 1 - 2
AVT 3125 Developments in Aviation II 2
AVT 3150 Crew Resource Management 3
AVT 3241 Aircraft Systems 3
AVT 3242 Aircraft Accident Investigation II 3
AVT 3247 Aerodynamics & Flight Mechanics II 3
AVT 3300 (Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Aviation) OR AVT 3400 (Human Sensation & Perception in Aviation ) 3
AVT 4146 Advanced Airline Operations & Training 3
AVT 4154 Advanced Flight Simulator Instruction 3
AVT 4160 System Safety in Aviation 3
AVT 4170 Airport Operations 3
AVT 4290 Aviation Senior Capstone Project 3
COM 2211 Effective Public Speaking 3
ECO 2160 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ENG 1101 English Composition I 3
ENG 1201 English Composition II 3
MAT 1470 (College Algebra) AND MAT 1570 (Analytic Geometry & Trigonometry) OR MAT 1580 (Precalculus) 5 - 6
MET 1131 Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology 1
Ohio Transfer 36: Arts & Humanities Elective 6
Ohio Transfer 36: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective 6
PHY 1141 College Physics I 4
PHY 1142 College Physics II 4
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This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances.