Aviation Management & Career Pilot Technology

Program Description

The Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology curriculum prepares individuals for a variety of aviation and aviation-related careers including the commercial airlines, general aviation, the aerospace industries, military, state, and federal aviation organizations.

Course work includes fundamentals of flight, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, meteorology, navigation, federal regulations, and aviation management. Course options include simulator training and management training.

Graduates will hold a Commercial Pilot certificate with an Instrument Rating or specialize in aviation management. Graduates may find employment as commercial, corporate, and military pilots, fixed-base operators, airport managers, flight instructors, and flight dispatchers.

Admission Criteria

Admission to this program requires that students be 17 years of age with a private pilot’s license. Students interested in pursuing the Career Pilot track will obtain their FAA flight certificates from an FAA-approved flight school. Certificates should then be presented to the College for evaluation and credit.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Career Pilot Option, the graduate should be able to:

• Pilot an aircraft
• Communicate effectively
• Employ electronic resources to research and analyze data
• Operate within the ethical, legal, and regulatory standards of the industry
• Use critical thinking skills to solve aviation problems
• Relate effectively to aviation customers
• Employ scientific and aerodynamic principles to safely and efficiently operate an aircraft

Upon successful completion of the Aviation Management Option, the graduate should be able to:

• Orchestrate efficient flight and ground operations
• Demonstrate an understanding of business and marketing skills required for success in the aviation industry
• Communicate effectively
• Employ electronic resources to research and analyze data
• Operate within the legal, ethical, and regulatory standards of the aviation industry
• Use critical thinking skills to solve aviation problems
• Evaluate financial information to make business decisions
• Demonstrate how to relate well with various aviation customers in the execution of business enterprise

Transfer Opportunities

While the AAS is a degree leading to possible job placement upon graduation, Craven Community College students may be eligible for transfer to a BS Degree in Aviation Management with Southern Illinois University.

Contact Information

Dean of Havelock Campus
252-444-0739

Admissions Office
252-638-7430 – New Bern
252-444-6012 – Havelock