Aviation Minor

A student minoring in Aviation must complete 30 quarter hours.

The aviation program trains students using a Part 61 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) course outline. A specific level of mastery and progress is required to complete the academic courses, earn flight certificates and ratings, and continue in the program. To be successful in training and in the aviation industry students must demonstrate proficiency in learning, sound judgement, safety awareness, and good moral character. Students will be allowed to register for flight classes based on performance in prerequisite classes. Due to the demanding and unforgiving nature of aviation operations, the Chair of the Technology department in consultation with the aviation operations, the Chair of the Technology department in consultation with the aviation advisors may dismiss students from aviation classes at any time. Reasons for such action may include, but are not limited to, the following: reckless operations, safety concerns or violations, security concerns raised by foreign and domestic background information, excessive cancellations, or documented progress delays in training due to student’s teach-ability, skill, or retention of knowledge.

Required Courses:

AVIA 124	Introduction to Aviation	1
AVIA 125	Air Traffic Control & Airspace	2
AVIA 141	Private Pilot Lectures	5
AVIA 142	Private Pilot Flight Training	3
AVIA 143	Advanced Private Flight Training	3
AVIA 234	Aviation Weather	2
	Electives	14
Total Credit Hours:		30

Electives: 3 must be upper-division. Approval of aviation adviser required. Electives must be chosen in consultation with and approved by the academic adviser.