Career and Program Description
The traditional entry-level position for professional airplane and helicopter pilots is a certified flight instructor (CFI) or pilot for a small air carrier. These positions offer the opportunity to gain experience sought by companies that employ pilots in a variety of interesting and challenging positions. Career opportunities for airplane pilots include work in flight instruction, charter, corporate, cargo, and airline industries. Career opportunities for helicopter pilots include flight instruction, charter, corporate, air-ambulance and external load operations. Aviation Science academic classes are offered at the Rock Creek campus. Flight classes are conducted at Hillsboro Aero Academy, an accredited FAA Part 141 certified flight school, located at the Hillsboro (for airplane flight training) and Troutdale Airport (for helicopter flight training). Additional fees apply for these classes. Visit the department website for a list of fees.
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Aviation Science Airplane without Flight Instructor
Aviation Science Airplane with Flight Instructor
Aviation Science Helicopter (also includes Flight Instructor)
Academic Prerequisites
- The Aviation Science program is a restricted entry program with limited enrollment.
- Applicants must take the placement test administered through the campus assessment centers. Minimum test scores:
- Placement into MTH 65 or higher.
- Placement into WR 121Z or higher.
Academic Requirements
- None
Non-Academic Prerequisites
- Attendance at an aviation science orientation or individual advising required prior to beginning the program. Please see www.pcc.edu/fly for dates or contact the Aviation Science Department for dates or appointments.
- Additionally, the FAA requires a Class II Medical Certificate prior to beginning flight training. See www.pcc.edu/fly and click “Getting Started” for details.
Non-Academic Requirements
- None
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Aviation Science Airplane - Flight Instructor
Aviation Science Airplane - Without Flight Instructor
Aviation Science Helicopter
Aviation Science - Airplane with Flight Instructor AAS Degree
Minimum 98 credits. Students must also meet Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science Requirements. Students must complete a total of four courses of General Education. Some courses specified within the program may be used as General Education. In addition to required courses in the program of study, students must satisfy MTH 58/65 competency. Students should consult with program advisors for course planning.
Course of Study: Flight Instructor Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVS 107A | Flight Preparation Lab - Private Airplane | 1 |
| AVS 107B | Flight Preparation Lab - Instrument Airplane | 1 |
| AVS 107C | Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Intro to Commercial | 1 |
| AVS 117 | Aviation Study and Professionalism | 4 |
| AVS 120 | Private Pilot Ground | 4 |
| AVS 125 | Airplane: Private Pilot Flight | 4 |
| AVS 127 | Introduction to Aviation | 4 |
| AVS 130 | Instrument Pilot Ground | 4 |
| AVS 135 | Airplane: Instrument Flight | 4 |
| AVS 137 | Applied Aerodynamics | 4 |
| AVS 140 | Airplane: Commercial Pilot Ground | 4 |
| AVS 145 | Introduction to Commercial Airplane | 2 |
| AVS 157 | Aircraft Systems & Structures I: Airframe | 3 |
| AVS 167 | Aircraft Systems: Powerplant | 3 |
| AVS 177 | Pilot Human Factors and Safety Management | 4 |
| AVS 207A | Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Advanced Commercial | 1 |
| AVS 207B | Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Multi-Engine Instructor | 1 |
| AVS 207C | Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Instructor CFII/SEL | 1 |
| AVS 217 | Aviation Weather Services | 4 |
| AVS 225 | Airplane: Commercial Flight | 3 |
| AVS 227 | Aviation Careers | 4 |
| AVS 230 | Initial Flight Instructor Ground | 5 |
| AVS 236 | Airplane Multi-Engine Instructor Flight | 2 |
| AVS 237 | Aviation Law and Regulations | 4 |
| AVS 240 | Instrument Flight Instructor Ground | 2 |
| AVS 243 | Airplane Single-Engine CFI Ground/Flight | 1 |
| AVS 244 | Airplane Certified Flight Instructor Instrument | 1 |
| AVS 255 | Multi-Crew Operations | 1 |
| AVS 267 | Economics of Flight Operations | 4 |
| GS 109 | Physical Science (Meteorology) * | 4 |
| WR 121 | Composition I (WR121=WR121Z) Z | 4 |
| General Education: 3 courses | ||
| Total Credits | 98 | |
- *
Could be used as General Education
- Z
This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. WR 121 and WR 121Z are equivalent.
Aviation Science - Airplane without Flight Instructor AAS Degree
Minimum 90 credits. Students must also meet Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science Requirements. Students must complete a total of four courses of General Education. Some courses specified within the program may be used as General Education. In addition to required courses in the program of study, students must satisfy MTH 58/65 competency. Students should consult with program advisors for course planning.
Course of Study: Without Flight Instructor Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVS 107A | Flight Preparation Lab - Private Airplane | 1 |
| AVS 107B | Flight Preparation Lab - Instrument Airplane | 1 |
| AVS 107C | Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Intro to Commercial | 1 |
| AVS 117 | Aviation Study and Professionalism | 4 |
| AVS 120 | Private Pilot Ground | 4 |
| AVS 125 | Airplane: Private Pilot Flight | 4 |
| AVS 127 | Introduction to Aviation | 4 |
| AVS 130 | Instrument Pilot Ground | 4 |
| AVS 135 | Airplane: Instrument Flight | 4 |
| AVS 137 | Applied Aerodynamics | 4 |
| AVS 140 | Airplane: Commercial Pilot Ground | 4 |
| AVS 145 | Introduction to Commercial Airplane | 2 |
| AVS 157 | Aircraft Systems & Structures I: Airframe | 3 |
| AVS 167 | Aircraft Systems: Powerplant | 3 |
| AVS 177 | Pilot Human Factors and Safety Management | 4 |
| AVS 207A | Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Advanced Commercial | 1 |
| AVS 217 | Aviation Weather Services | 4 |
| AVS 225 | Airplane: Commercial Flight | 3 |
| AVS 227 | Aviation Careers | 4 |
| AVS 237 | Aviation Law and Regulations | 4 |
| AVS 255 | Multi-Crew Operations | 1 |
| AVS 267 | Economics of Flight Operations | 4 |
| GS 109 | Physical Science (Meteorology) * | 4 |
| WR 121 | Composition I (WR121=WR121Z) Z | 4 |
| Aviation Science Program Electives | 5 | |
| General Education: 3 courses | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
- *
Could be used as General Education
- Z
This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. WR 121 and WR 121Z are equivalent.
Aviation Science - Helicopter AAS Degree
Minimum 96 credits. Students must also meet Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science Requirements. Students must complete a total of four courses of General Education. In addition to required courses in the program of study, students must satisfy MTH 58/65 competency. Students should consult with program advisors for course planning.
Aviation Science-Helicopter Degree Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVS 108A | Flight Preparation Lab - Private Helicopter | 1 |
| AVS 108B | Flight Preparation Lab - Helicopter Basic Comm Instrument | 1 |
| AVS 115 | Helicopter Private Pilot Flight | 4 |
| AVS 117 | Aviation Study and Professionalism | 4 |
| AVS 120 | Private Pilot Ground | 4 |
| AVS 120H | Helicopter Private Pilot Differences | 1 |
| AVS 127 | Introduction to Aviation | 4 |
| AVS 130 | Instrument Pilot Ground | 4 |
| AVS 137 | Applied Aerodynamics | 4 |
| AVS 156 | Helicopter Basic Commercial w/Instrument | 5 |
| AVS 157 | Aircraft Systems & Structures I: Airframe | 3 |
| AVS 167 | Aircraft Systems: Powerplant | 3 |
| AVS 177 | Pilot Human Factors and Safety Management | 4 |
| AVS 208A | Flight Preparation Lab - Helicopter Advanced Commercial | 1 |
| AVS 208B | Flight Preparation Lab - Helicopter Flight Instructor | 1 |
| AVS 208C | Flight Preparation Lab - Helicopter Instrument Instructor | 1 |
| AVS 216 | Helicopter Advanced Commercial | 5 |
| AVS 217 | Aviation Weather Services | 4 |
| AVS 227 | Aviation Careers | 4 |
| AVS 230 | Initial Flight Instructor Ground | 5 |
| AVS 237 | Aviation Law and Regulations | 4 |
| AVS 240 | Instrument Flight Instructor Ground | 2 |
| AVS 255 | Multi-Crew Operations | 1 |
| AVS 265 | Helicopter: CFI Flight | 3 |
| AVS 266 | Helicopter CFII Flight | 1 |
| AVS 267 | Economics of Flight Operations | 4 |
| GS 109 | Physical Science (Meteorology) * | 4 |
| PHY 101 | Force, Motion, and Energy * | 4 |
| or PHY 201 | General Physics | |
| WR 121 | Composition I (WR121=WR121Z) Z | 4 |
| General Education: 2 courses | ||
| Total Credits | 96 | |
- *
Could be used as General Education
- Z
This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
WR 121 and WR 121Z
Aviation Science Program Electives1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business (BA101=BA101Z) Z | 4 |
| BA 206 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| BA 211 | Principles of Financial Accounting (BA211=BA211Z) Z | 4 |
| CAS 111D | 3 | |
| CAS 133 | 4 | |
| CAS 170 | 3 | |
| CAS 171 | 3 | |
| CAS 216 | 3 | |
| CAS 217 | 3 | |
| CG 100 | College Survival and Success | 3 |
| CG 105 | Scholarships: $$ for College | 2 |
| CG 111A | Study Skills for College Learning | 3 |
| CG 111B | Study Skills for College Learning | 2 |
| CG 111C | Study Skills for College Learning | 1 |
| CG 114 | Financial Survival for College Students | 1 |
| CG 145 | Stress Management | 2 |
| CIS 120 | Digital Literacy * | 4 |
| CIS 121 | Information Systems and Programming * | 4 |
| EC 200 | Introduction to Economics * | 4 |
| EC 201 | Principles of Economics: Microeconomics * | 4 |
| EC 202 | Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics * | 4 |
| EMS 100 | Introduction to Emergency Medical Services | 2 |
| EMS 105 | EMT Part I | 6 |
| EMS 106 | EMT Part II | 6 |
| FN 110 | Personal Nutrition | 3 |
| G 207 | Geology of the Pacific Northwest | 3 |
| HE 295 & PE 295 | Health and Fitness for Life and Health and Fitness for Life Lab | 3 |
| MSD 101 | Principles of Management and Supervision | 3 |
| MSD 105 | Workplace Communication Skills | 3 |
| MSD 110 | Gender Conflict Resolution | 1 |
| MSD 115 | Improving Work Relations | 3 |
| MSD 117 | Customer Relations | 3 |
| MTH 111 | Precalculus I: Functions (MTH111=MTH111Z) *,Z | 4 |
| MTH 112 | Precalculus II: Trigonometry (MTH112=MTH112Z) *,Z | 4 |
| MTH 241 | Calculus for Management, Life and Social Science * | 4 |
| STAT 243 | Elementary Statistics I (MTH/STAT243=STAT243Z) *,Z | 4 |
| PHY 101 | Force, Motion, and Energy * | 4 |
| PHY 201 | General Physics * | 4 |
| PSY 201A | Introduction to Psychology I (PSY201A=PSY201AZ) *,Z | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Psychology and Human Relations * | 4 |
| UAS 100 | Career Explorations and Intro to Unoccupied Aircraft Systems | 1 |
| UAS 101 | UAS Pilot Test Prep | 2 |
| UAS 102 | UAS Flight Operations | 2 |
| WR 121 | Composition I (WR121=WR121Z) Z | 4 |
| WR 122 | Composition II (WR122=WR122Z) Z | 4 |
| WR 122H | Composition II: Honors (WR122H=WR122HZ) Z | 4 |
| WR 227 | Technical Writing (WR227=WR227Z) Z | 4 |
| PE | Any 100 or 200 level course (up to 3 credits) | 1 |
| Foreign Language | Any 100 or 200 level course * | 1-5 |
- *
Could be used as General Education.
- 1
Note: Other electives applicable to an aviation career may be approved on a case by case basis. in order to meet the credit minimum for the degree requirements, some courses may count toward Electives or General Education, but not both.
- Z
This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
BA 101 and BA 101Z
BA 211 and BA 211Z
MTH 111 and MTH 111Z
MTH 112 and MTH 112Z
MTH 243, STAT 243, and STAT 243Z
PSY 201A and PSY 201AZ
WR 121 and WR 121Z
WR 121H and WR 121HZ
WR 122 and WR 122Z
WR 122H and WR 122HZ
WR 227 and WR 227Z
AVS 107A. Flight Preparation Lab - Private Airplane. 1 Credit.
Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-125, Airplane Private Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Private Pilot knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 125.
AVS 107B. Flight Preparation Lab - Instrument Airplane. 1 Credit.
Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-135, Airplane Instrument Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Airplane Instrument Pilot knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current flight operation/safety issues. Corequisite: AVS 135.
AVS 107C. Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Intro to Commercial. 1 Credit.
Provides opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-145, Airplane Intro to Commercial Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Airplane Commercial Pilot knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 145.
AVS 108A. Flight Preparation Lab - Private Helicopter. 1 Credit.
Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-115, Helicopter Private Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Private Pilot knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training are also discussed. Corequisite: AVS 115.
AVS 108B. Flight Preparation Lab - Helicopter Basic Comm Instrument. 1 Credit.
Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-156, Helicopter Basic Commercial w/Instrument. Includes guided study and testing of Commercial cross-country and Instrument rating knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training are also discussed. Corequisite: AVS 156.
AVS 115. Helicopter Private Pilot Flight. 4 Credits.
Covers the operation of helicopters. Explores fundamentals of flight, emergency procedures, air traffic control, and operational procedures. Provides the flight instruction required to qualify to take the FAA Private Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter practical test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisites: Placement into MTH 65 and WR 121Z. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 120 and AVS 120H. Corequisite: AVS 108A.
AVS 117. Aviation Study and Professionalism. 4 Credits.
Provides specific study skills necessary to meet the challenges of the professional pilot career. Explores various aspects of professionalism for the flight industry, such as working within a diverse workforce and verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement.
AVS 120. Private Pilot Ground. 4 Credits.
Covers fundamentals of flight, aeronautical publications, Federal Aviation Regulations, navigation, flight planning, radio procedures, and weather. Presents sufficient knowledge to prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane knowledge test. Recommended: Those seeking Private Pilot Helicopter certificate should take both AVS 120 and AVS 120H. Audit available.
AVS 120H. Helicopter Private Pilot Differences. 1 Credit.
Provides information that is specific to helicopters in preparation for the FAA written and oral exams. Recommendation: Intended for those pursuing their Helicopter Private Pilot certificate. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 120. Audit available.
AVS 125. Airplane: Private Pilot Flight. 4 Credits.
Covers operation of single-engine airplanes as it applies to FAA certified Private Pilot operations. Explores fundamentals of flight, air traffic control, operational procedures, and aeronautical decision making. Provides the required flight instruction, pre/post ground instruction and solo experience in preparation for the FAA practical test. Flight training fees cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisites: Placement into MTH 65 and WR 121Z. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 120. Corequisite: AVS 107A.
AVS 127. Introduction to Aviation. 4 Credits.
Examines the aviation industry from early flight to future potentials. Introduces the career opportunities in a variety of fields of aviation, with focus on professional airplane or helicopter pilot careers. Provides a general overview of pilot flight training including certificates, ratings and training aircraft used. Open to the general public. Audit available.
AVS 130. Instrument Pilot Ground. 4 Credits.
Covers fundamentals of instrument flight planning, use of flight and navigation instrumentation, air traffic control procedures, and radio navigation systems as applied to flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Presents sufficient knowledge to prepare for the FAA Instrument Rating knowledge test for Airplane or Helicopter. Recommendation: prior flight experience. Audit available.
AVS 135. Airplane: Instrument Flight. 4 Credits.
Covers training in instrument flight operations. Includes basic attitude instrument skills, radio navigation, departure and approach procedures, and instrument cross-country planning and flying. Provides required flight and pre/post flight ground instruction in preparation for the FAA Instrument Rating – Airplane knowledge and practical tests. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisite: AVS 125. Corequisite: AVS 107B. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 130.
AVS 137. Applied Aerodynamics. 4 Credits.
Introduces aerodynamics. Explores various concepts and theories relevant to modern aviation. Audit available.
AVS 140. Airplane: Commercial Pilot Ground. 4 Credits.
Covers advanced concepts of flight maneuvers, Federal Aviation Regulations, weight and balance, and other aeronautical skill topics. Presents sufficient knowledge to prepare for the FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane knowledge test. Audit available.
AVS 145. Introduction to Commercial Airplane. 2 Credits.
Provides an opportunity to build experience planning and executing cross-country flights as a commercial pilot. Provides flight and pre/post ground instruction. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisite: AVS 125. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 140. Corequisite: AVS 107C.
AVS 156. Helicopter Basic Commercial w/Instrument. 5 Credits.
Introduces some commercial pilot training activities and training for the instrument rating. Includes cross-country flight procedures, emergency procedures, and procedures for flight by reference to instruments as well as training in basic commercial maneuvers. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisite: AVS 115. Corequisite: AVS 108B.
AVS 157. Aircraft Systems & Structures I: Airframe. 3 Credits.
Designed to give students the background in aircraft systems and structures, with an emphasis on airframe components, that will enable them to progress into more advanced aircraft. Provides understanding of the safe and efficient operation of aircraft systems. Prior flight experience recommended. Audit available.
AVS 167. Aircraft Systems: Powerplant. 3 Credits.
Designed to give students the background in aircraft systems and structures, with an emphasis on powerplant components, that will enable them to progress into more advanced aircraft. Provides understanding of the safe and efficient operation of aircraft systems. Prior flight experience recommended. Audit available.
AVS 177. Pilot Human Factors and Safety Management. 4 Credits.
Focuses on the impacts of human psychological and physiological factors on pilot performance and decision making quality, and effective Crew- and Single-pilot Resource Management (CRM and SRM) techniques. Covers effective participation in Safety Management Systems (SMS) as they apply to flight operations. Prerequisite: AVS 127. Audit available.
AVS 207A. Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Advanced Commercial. 1 Credit.
Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-225, Airplane Commercial Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Airplane Commercial Single- and Multi-engine Pilot knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 225.
AVS 207B. Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Multi-Engine Instructor. 1 Credit.
Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-236, Airplane Multi-engine (MEI) Instructor. Includes guided study and testing of the initial Multi-engine Flight Instructor knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 236.
AVS 207C. Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Instructor CFII/SEL. 1 Credit.
Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-243 Airplane Single-engine Ground/Flight and AVS-244 Airplane CFII Ground/Flight. Includes guided study and testing of the Flight Instructor SEL add-on and CFII add-on knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 243 and AVS 244.
AVS 208A. Flight Preparation Lab - Helicopter Advanced Commercial. 1 Credit.
Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-216, Helicopter Advanced Commercial Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Commercial Pilot knowledge in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 216.
AVS 208B. Flight Preparation Lab - Helicopter Flight Instructor. 1 Credit.
Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-265, Helicopter CFI Flight. Includes guided study and testing of initial helicopter Flight Instructor knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 265.
AVS 208C. Flight Preparation Lab - Helicopter Instrument Instructor. 1 Credit.
Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-266, Helicopter CFII Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Helicopter Instrument Instructor knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 266.
AVS 216. Helicopter Advanced Commercial. 5 Credits.
Continues commercial pilot rotorcraft helicopter training activities. Includes review of previous items learned as well as advanced commercial maneuvers. Includes training focused on specialty commercial operations appropriate to the desired career. Provides flight and ground training to qualify to take the FAA knowledge and practical helicopter commercial pilot tests. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisite: AVS 156. Corequisite: AVS 208A.
AVS 217. Aviation Weather Services. 4 Credits.
Provides detailed exposure to, and practice with, aviation weather products that are used to make pre-flight and in-flight decisions, including forecasts, observations, maps and charts. Prerequisite: AVS 127 and GS 109. Audit available.
AVS 225. Airplane: Commercial Flight. 3 Credits.
Concludes commercial pilot training activities. Includes complex flight operations, multi-engine operations, advanced systems, and performance maneuvers. Covers preparation for taking both the commercial pilot multi-engine land and single-engine land practical tests. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisite: AVS 135, AVS 145, and AVS 140. Corequisite: AVS 207A.
AVS 227. Aviation Careers. 4 Credits.
Designed to prepare students for a career in aviation. Explores aviation employment opportunities. Includes interview and resume preparation. Intended for second year AVS students. Audit available.
AVS 230. Initial Flight Instructor Ground. 5 Credits.
Covers fundamentals of teaching and learning theory, evaluation techniques, and related skills necessary for a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate. Emphasizes instruction techniques and presents sufficient knowledge to be prepared for the FAA Fundamentals of Instructing and CFI Airplane or Helicopter knowledge tests. Audit available.
AVS 236. Airplane Multi-Engine Instructor Flight. 2 Credits.
Explores how to present, explain, demonstrate, and assess flight-related skills and knowledge related to all levels of airplane multi-engine training, while flying from the instructor's seat. Provides training required to prepare for the initial FAA Certified Flight Instructor practical test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisite: AVS 225. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 230. Corequisite: AVS 207B.
AVS 237. Aviation Law and Regulations. 4 Credits.
Explores the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations through case law and current events. The FAA's role in the development and regulation of the industry is examined. Covers how to reference, interpret and explain aviation law and regulations. Audit available.
AVS 240. Instrument Flight Instructor Ground. 2 Credits.
Covers lesson-plan development and instructional skills associated with teaching and preparing others for flight in instrument conditions. Emphasizes instruction techniques and sufficient knowledge to be prepared to take the FAA Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane or Helicopter written test and the oral portion of the practical test. Audit available.
AVS 243. Airplane Single-Engine CFI Ground/Flight. 1 Credit.
Covers subject areas for a single-engine land (SEL) airplane additional rating on a Flight Instructor certificate. Covers the aeronautical skill and knowledge necessary to apply for the FAA Flight Instructor – SEL (additional rating) practical test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisites: AVS 236. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 207C.
AVS 244. Airplane Certified Flight Instructor Instrument. 1 Credit.
Provides the flight and pre/post ground instruction necessary to prepare for the Flight Instructor - Instrument practical test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisites: AVS 236. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 207C and AVS 240.
AVS 255. Multi-Crew Operations. 1 Credit.
Designed to expose students to cockpit resource management and issues related to multi-crew environments. Focuses on workload management and checklist usage. Prerequisites: AVS 145 or AVS 156.
AVS 265. Helicopter: CFI Flight. 3 Credits.
Provides the opportunity to present, explain, demonstrate, and assess flight-related skills and knowledge related to all levels of helicopter training, while flying from the instructor's seat. Provides training required to prepare for the initial FAA Certified Flight Instructor knowledge and practical tests, and the FAA Fundamentals of Instructing knowledge test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisite: AVS 216. Corequisites: AVS 208B.
AVS 266. Helicopter CFII Flight. 1 Credit.
Covers subject areas required to add an Instrument Helicopter rating to a Flight Instructor certificate. Presents sufficient information to prepare for the Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument knowledge test. Includes preparation to obtain the aeronautical skill and knowledge necessary to apply for the FAA Flight Instructor - Instrument practical test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisite: AVS 265. Corequisite: AVS 208C.
AVS 267. Economics of Flight Operations. 4 Credits.
Examines management philosophies and accounting procedures as they apply to general aviation. Includes business aspects of maintaining and flying aircraft, operating airport facilities, and managing passenger/cargo activities. Guest speakers from the industry may be featured. Audit available.
AVS 275. Airplane: Professional Pilot. 3 Credits.
Provides further post-commercial instruction and pilot-in-command flight time in single- and multi-engine aircraft for those not selecting the flight instructor option. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Prerequisite: AVS 225. Corequisites: AVS 207D.