General Aviation Pilot Option

• Obtain your Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificates and ratings. The usual sequence is:
• Private Pilot Certificate
• Instrument Rating
• Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Pilot hiring is based on the applicant's total flight time and type of aircraft flown. Most pilots will have about 250 flight hours upon completion of the program. Depending on the type of flight operations, pilot hiring minimums may be higher or lower than airline minimums. Unlike airlines, hiring needs in this sector of aviation is not dependent on current economic conditions.

A career pilot must also consider the lifestyle and qualifications when choosing a career path.  In the general aviation sector, additional non-aviation skill sets and training may be required.  For example, aerial applications (crop dusting and fire fighting) require specialized equipment and training in the handling of chemicals, toxic hazards, understanding the unique requirements for low level flight, and short flights in demanding conditions of high heat and repeated acrobatic activities.

• General aviation, corporate, and fractional operations may or may not operate 24/7
• Depending on the size of operations, pilots may bid or be assigned their flight schedules
• Depending on the type of operations, pilots may or may not be away from home for extended periods of time
• Some jobs are seasonal only
• Some jobs are part time only
• Recurrent and up-grade training is based on company policies
• Background checks, including driving records, are based on company policies
• Most operations are conducted under FAR Part 91 regulations, which require pilots to hold a Second Class Medical Certificate; however, individual company polices may require a First Class Medical Certificate
• Pilots may be subject to pre-employment, random, and "for cause drug screening
• There is no FAA required retirement age
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a second class medical certificate

Charter
First year, First Officer	$1,600 - 3,800
First year, Captain	$3,800 - 10,100
Twelfth year, Captain	$5,600 - 10,500
Part time	$23 - 80 per flight hour
Corporate (type rating may be required)	$2,500 - 20,000
Fractional
First year, First Officer	$2,200 - 4,800
First year, Captain	$3,200 - 7,300
Twelfth year, Captain	$4,200 - 16,200
General / Other
Full time	$3,500 - 15,000
Part time	$20 - 140 per flight hour

1st Semester	Credits
AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School	4
AVT 102 Private Pilot Flight	4
AVT 105 Aviation Meteorology	4
ENG 121 English Composition	3
Total Credits	15
2nd Semester
AVT 103 Introduction to Air Traffic Control	3
AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School	4
AVT 112 Instrument Pilot Flight	4
AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer	4
Total Credits	15
3rd Semester
AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School	2
AVT 202 Commercial Flight I	3
AVT 206 Crew Resource Management	1
MAT 121 College Algebra	4
Arts & Humanities Course	3
Total Credits	16
4th Semester
AVT 203 Commercial Flight I	4
AVT 229 Aviation Management & Economics	3
PHY 105 Conceptual Physics	4
Social and Behavioral Sciences Course	3
Electives	3
Total Credits	17
Electives
AVT 205 Mountain Flying Ground School AVT 207 Multi-Engine Ground School AVT 208 Multi-Engine Flight AVT 209 Multi-Engine Flight Trainer AVT 210 Multi-Engine Cross-Country Flight AVT 211 Fundamentals of Instruction AVT 212 Flight Instructor Ground School AVT 213 Flight Instructor Flight AVT 222 Instrument Instructor Flight AVT 223 Multi-Engine Instructor Flight  AVT 230 CL-65 Type Rating Prep Training AVT 231 Advanced Regional Transport Transition AVT 236 Tail Wheel Transition Flight AVT 237 Basic Aerobatics AVT 275 Special Topics AVT 285 Independent Study	1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 5 2 1 1 1-6 1-6
Total Credits	12
Total credits for 4 semesters	60

	In District	Out-of-District	Out-of-State
College tuition and fees*	$ 6,038	$ 9,206	$ 28,149
Books and supplies*	1,749	1,749	1,749
Pilot supplies*	300	300	300
Miscellaneous fees*	500	500	500
Private Pilot Certificate flight costs*	9,550	9,550	9,550
Instrument Rating flight costs*	7,255	7,255	7,255
Commercial Pilot Certificate flight costs*	18,157	18,157	18,157
Electives (depending on selection)*	0 - 4,657	0 - 4,657	0 - 4,657
Approximate total costs for program:	$ 43,549 - 48,206	$ 46,717 - 51,374	$ 65,660 - 70,317

* All costs are approximate and are subject to change without notice.

Note:  Flight training costs are not included in college tuition or fees.  They are determined on an hourly basis for aircraft rental and flight instruction, and are in addition to tuition, fees, and any other incidental expenses charged during registration.  Students enrolling in flight courses are required to deposit money into their flight accounts on a regular basis to cover their flight training costs.