Pilot Training*

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate the skills required to successfully pass the FAA knowledge exam appropriate to the rating sought. Students will demonstrate an understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations and proficiency in cross country flight planning. Students will demonstrate practical skills required to pass FAA practical testing for the rating sought.

Training offered in this field:

Instruction: This program is designed for those who wish to complete two years of college to become eligible to enter civil aviation as professional pilots.
Basic Pilot Training prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Written Examination for the private pilot license. Required course is Aviation and Transportation 120.
Advanced Pilot Training: A program designed to give private pilots adequate aeronautical knowledge and experience necessary to enter the field as commercial pilots with an instrument rating as their career. To enter this program, it is required that the student satisfactorily completes Aviation and Transportation 120 (may be taken credit by examination).

Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
AT 120 or equivalent	AT 112	Private Pilot Laboratory I	2
AT 112 or equivalent	AT 113	Private Pilot Laboratory II	3
	AT 120**	Private Pilot Ground School	5
	AT 121	Navigation	3
	AT 122	Meteorology	3
	AT 123	Aircraft Structure and Aerodynamics	3
	AT 124	Radio Procedures and Flight Regulations	3
	AT 125	Instrument Rating Ground School	3
	RECOMMENDED COURSES
	AT 134	American Aviation Travel History and Operations	3
	AT 136	Human Factors in Aviation	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		25

* AS and Certificate are Financial Aid Ineligible
** AT 120 may be taken credit by exam
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2016	GCC Catalog 2016-2017
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.