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(60 credits)
The A.S. Aviation Professional Pilot degree program requires completion of flight training in the private through commercial flight training laboratory courses listed below (noted by * in Aviation Curriculum) including instrument rating. Consult with admissions staff for information about requirements for flight schools that provide this training and for a list of approved Twin Cities flight schools.
Purpose: Designed to prepare students who are qualified for entry level positions as aircraft pilots, flight instructors, and ground support personnel.
Program Information: Professional Pilot students should be aware that additional technical training and/or education beyond program requirements may be necessary for many of the occupational objectives. Graduates must meet the physical requirements of an FAA second-class medical certificate. The Inver Hills aviation program has formal articulation agreements with St. Cloud State University and Metropolitan State University. See an Inver Hills counselor for more information.
Occupational Objectives: Aerial Application Pilot, Agricultural Pilot, Airline Co-Pilot, Charter Pilot, Coast Guard Air Patrol, Commuter Airline Pilot, Corporate Pilot, Flight Engineer, Flight Instructor, Forest Fire Control, Highway Air Patrol, Weather Modification Pilot.
(Aviation course descriptions)
AVIA 1100 Introduction to Commercial Aviation, 2cr
AVIA 1102 Private Pilot Ground School, 2cr
AVIA 1105 Private Flight Lab, 2cr*
AVIA 2200 Instrument Ground, 3cr
AVIA 2202 Professional Pilot Flight Lab I, 2cr*
AVIA 2204 Commercial Ground, 3cr
AVIA 2206 Professional Pilot Flight Lab II, 2cr*
AVIA 2208 Professional Pilot Flight Lab III, 2cr*
AVIA 2218 Human Factors in Flight Operations, 2cr
CS or CIS Any course(s), 3cr
*The A.S. Degree Professional Pilot Program requires completion of private flight training through commercial certification, including instrument rating. Please check with admissions for information about requirements for flight schools and for a list of approved Twin Cities flight schools.
ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
COMM 1100, 1110, 2230 or 2240, 3cr
Math 1000 or higher, 3cr
GEOG 1140 Meteorology, 4cr
GEOG 1115 or 1120, 3cr
PHYS 1030 Descriptive Physics, 4cr
PSYC 1101 General Psychology, 4cr
COMM 1100, 1110, 1114, or 2230, 3cr
Fine Arts/Humanities/Literature, 3cr
(See Goal 6 of MnTC)
Liberal Arts electives1, 9cr
1. Includes MnTC courses, world language courses, CJS 1150, 1152, 1154, 1156, 1158, INTS 1000, 1101, MUSC 1105, STSK 1101, and THTR 1161.
For more information call an admissions representative at 651/450-3000 or send us your question.