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Orange Coast College ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Commercial Pilot Suggested Electives: Commerical Pilot Flight Lab Advanced Commercial Pilot Flight Lab Complete the Aviation Science Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. The Flight Operations Certificate of Specialization covers basic flight theory, advanced meteorology, airport and airline economics and management, advanced aircraft systems and aircraft navigation. Courses are intended to provide knowledge in topics which will allow the student to enter the work force in the field of flight operations. Careers include aircraft dispatch, aircraft and aircrew scheduling, airport operations and Fixed Base Operations. AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Program Outcomes: CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION 1. The Airline Transport Pilot certificate of specialization covers those areas of aeronautical knowledge required under Federal Aviation Regulation 61.155 for the FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Courses are also intended to satisfy the knowledge requirements for students who are pursuing careers as aircraft dispatchers. Course Units Program Outcomes Course Units APT A138 3 APT A145 3 APT A192 3 Total Units A110 A115 A130 A145 A100 Total Units Flight Operations Suggested Electives: Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Microeconomics Macroeconomics ACCT ACCT ECON ECON 3 3 5 3 3 17 A101 A102 A170 A175 4 4 3 3 INSTRUMENT PILOT CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION A program of study that helps prepare a pilot, already in possession of a Private Pilot license flight instruction to meet the licensing requirements as an Instrument Rated Pilot. This course meets the aeronautical knowledge requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 61.65(b). A program of study that helps prepare a pilot, already in possession of a Private Pilot license flight instruction to meet the licensing requirements as a Commercial Pilot as well as preparing the student for the Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test. This course meets the aeronautical knowledge requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 61.125 Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Program Outcomes 1. Program Outcomes 2. APT APT APT APT BUS 9 COMMERCIAL PILOT 1. Develop critical and analytical thinking skills necessary for completion of federally administered knowledge tests. Introduction to Airport Operations Introduction to Flight Operations Private Pilot Aviation Ground School Airline Transport Pilot Ground School Introduction to Business Students will develop the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for completion of flight training and successful completion of federally administered knowledge exams for licensing as pilots. 2 1 CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION The following Professional Upgrade Certificates are intended for the advanced student or the employed aerospace professional who desires advanced or recurrent training in a specific area. Certificates may be obtained from the Technology Division office by bringing in official records showing the successful completion of required courses. Aerodynamics Airline Transport Pilot Ground School Human Factors and Crew Resource Management A122 A124 FLIGHT OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL UPGRADE CERTIFICATES 1. APT APT Develop the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for completion of flight training and successful completion of federally administered written examinations for licensing as pilots. Develop the critical and analytical thinking skills necessary for completion of instrument flight training and successful completion of federally administered practical and knowledge tests for the instrument rating. Course Units Aviation Navigation Instrument Pilot Aviation Ground School Develop the critical thinking and analytical thinking skills necessary for completion of academic courses giving them the knowledge necessary to enter the air transportation industry. APT APT A132 A134 Total Units 3 3 6 Course Units Aerodynamics Commercial Pilot Aviation Ground School Advanced Aircraft and Engines Basic Air Transportation APT APT APT APT A138 A139 A146 A180 Total Units 70 3 3 3 3 12 Instrument Pilot Suggested Electives Instrument Pilot Flight Lab Private Pilot Flight Lab APT APT A121 A120 2 2