2024-2025 College of Southern Nevada Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial) 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2024-2025 College of Southern Nevada Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial)

Aviation Technology: Professional Pilot Development, AAS


CODE: AVTPP-AAS     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 62      |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible


DESCRIPTION
The Aviation Technology Professional Pilot Development program is designed specifically for students who have a desire to pursue careers as professional pilots. Thorough coverage of the Federal Aviation Regulations will apply to all aspects of study. The program includes classroom instruction and simulated flight training experience.  Graduates will model airman standards that will provide a pathway towards the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot certificate, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot Certificate in Airplane Single Engine Land. Students must meet all eligibility requirements determined by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration.

ACADEMIC MAP

CSN AAS Aviation Technology: Professional Pilot Development Map  


 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Summarize the test standards and information required to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Knowledge exam for land operation of single engine airplanes.
  2. Model the tasks required to earn the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Practical Certificate for land operation of a single engine airplane.
  3. Summarize the test standards and information required to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Instrument Rating knowledge exams for land operation of single engine airplanes.
  4. Model the tasks required to earn the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Practical Instrument Rating for land operation of a single engine airplane.
  5. Summarize the test standards and information required to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Knowledge exam for land operation of single engine airplanes.
  6. Model the tasks required to earn the Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Practical Certificate for land operation of a single engine airplane.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 23


300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.

Mathematics (3 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

English Composition (3-5 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)


Recommended: SOC 101

Major Requirements


TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 39


Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.