Aviation - Rotor-Wing Pilot Emphasis (AAS)

Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirement (9+ Credits)

For an Associate of Applied Science degree, a minimum of 9 credit hours are required in the following areas:

• One course in the English Core (3+ Credits)
• One course in the Quantitative Literacy (Mathematics) Core (3+ Credits)
• One course in American Institutions (3 Credits)

Aviation - Rotor-Wing Pilot Curriculum (47-48 Credits)

Free Electives and University Requirements (Associate)

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For an associate’s degree, students must earn

• A minimum of 60 total credits;
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework; and
• 24 credits completed  through SUU.

Total Credits, AAS Degree: 60

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Aviation AAS degree will have an ability to:

• Demonstrate an increased recognition and respect for aviation safety between the time they join the program and the time they complete the program.
• Demonstrate pilot skills and knowledge deemed critical by industry.
• Possess desirable attributes of professional pilots.
• Show evidence that they have acquired skills or knowledge directly related to piloting aircraft within the first year of participation in the program.
• Satisfy the FAA knowledge and skill requirements for Commercial Pilot Certification, Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor Instrument, and various endorsements in aircraft type and operation.