Aeronautics

Program Overview

This Associate of Applied Science degree in Aeronautics combines academic coursework and flight training to prepare students for a commercial pilot certificate. The program includes private pilot and commercial pilot certificates with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and graduates can pursue entry-level positions in the aviation industry or transfer to a four-year college.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Students will complete academic coursework and flight training toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aeronautics and a commercial pilot certificate.
• Students can use the degree to transfer to a four-year college or obtain entry-level positions in the aviation industry.
• This program combines general education with technical studies in flight training, and students will earn private pilot and commercial pilot certificates with instrument and multi-engine ratings.

Outline:

• Term 1:
• - AVTN 1500 - Introduction to Aviation
• - AVTN 2510 - Private Pilot Ground
• - AVTN 2520 - Private Pilot Flight
• - ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
• - HMDV 1101 - General Studies First Year Seminar
• Term 2:
• - AVTN 2705 - Commercial Pilot Ground - Part I
• - AVTN 2720 - Commercial Pilot Flight I
• - CM 0000 - Communication
• - GOV 0000 - U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions
• - QR 0000 - Quantitative Reasoning
• Term 3:
• - AVTN 2600 - Instrument Pilot Ground
• - AVTN 2620 - Instrument Pilot Flight
• - COMM 2010 - Public Speaking
• - PSYC 1000 - General Psychology
• Term 4:
• - ANTH 1200 - Intro to Cultural Anthropology
• - AVTN 2710 - Commercial Pilot Ground - Part II
• - AVTN 2730 - Commercial Pilot Flight II
• - MUSC 1000 - Introduction to Music

Careers:

• Commercial pilot
• Charter pilot
• Air traffic controller
• Flight instructor