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2026-2027 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

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2026-2027 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

Aviation - Commercial Pilot Rating (Rotor-Wing) (Certificate)

Location(s): Main Campus

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Program Information

Students must complete all required AVTN/PILT courses with grades of C or better.

Certificate Completion

This certificate program may be completed independently and does not require enrollment in or completion of any degree program to be awarded.

Aviation - Commercial Pilot Rating (Rotor-Wing) Curriculum (15 Credits)

Required Core Courses (9 Credits)

AVTN 1100 - Private Pilot Ground School 3 Credit(s)
AVTN 2250 - Instrument Ground School 3 Credit(s)
AVTN 3100 - Commercial Ground School 3 Credit(s)

Rotor-Wing Track (6 Credits)

PILT 1145 - Solo Pilot RW Lab 3 Credit(s)
PILT 1155 - Private Pilot RW Certification Lab 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Certificate: 15

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Aviation certificate program 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.