Aviation Professional Pilot, AAS

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Length: 91 credits

Program Contacts

Offered by Lane Aviation Academy
Program Director: Joshua M. Rickert, Director Lane Aviation Academy, rickertj@lanecc.edu 541-463-4319
Academic Advising: https://www.lanecc.edu/get-support/academic-support/academic-advising/connect-advising; 541-463-3800; academicadvising@lanecc.edu

Estimated Cost: $92,858 (Track A)

This track includes students under 180 lbs, under 6’2”, under 39” sitting height.

Resident Tuition: $12,058*
Technology Fees: $1,183
General Student Fees: $1,057**
Online Course Fee: $450 (if applicable)
Books / Course Materials: $1,800 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
Program Specific Fees: $76,041 (Application Fee, Course Fees and Exams/Licensure)
Other Cost / Expenses: $300*** (if applicable for Computer + internet)

Estimated Cost: $95,057 (Track B)

This track includes students at or above 180 lbs, over 6’2”, over 39” sitting height

Resident Tuition: $12,058*
Technology Fees: $1,183
General Student Fees: $1,027**
Online Course Fee: $450 (if applicable)
Books / Course Materials: $1,800.00 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
Program Specific Fees: $78,240 (Application Fee, Course Fees and Exams/Licensure)
Other Cost / Expenses: $300*** (if applicable for Computer + Internet)

Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition.

* Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).

**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.

*** Any special info about program costs or expenses.

**** This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.

Program Learning Outcomes

This program provides students training, certificates, and ratings needed to start a career as a commercial pilot. Students will receive the following:

Private Pilot Certificate Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Multi Engine Rating
Certified Flight Instructor Certificate/Rating (CFI, CFII).

Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Explore and critically appraise various aviation careers and businesses
PLO 2 - Conduct safe and legal flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations
PLO 3 - Use a variety of avionics and navigation aids for both Visual (VFR) and Instrument (IFR) flight operations
PLO 4 - Apply the Aeronautical Decision Making model (ADM) with particular attention to the human element and its integration with technology, addressing FAA guidelines on hazardous attitudes
PLO 5 - Identify, assess, and respond to hazards to flight operations including weather, mechanical, medical, physiological, and psychological issues, in order to make sound go/no-go and in-flight decisions in normal and emergency circumstances
PLO 6 - Explain the functions and interactions of aerodynamics, aircraft systems, navigation, communications, regulations, and meteorology
PLO 7 - Develop and/or modify training course outlines, lesson plans, and teaching styles to meet the needs of the individual through application of FAA Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI)

Admission Information

This is a limited-enrollment program. Please visit the Aviation Academy web page for more information and to apply. There is a $75.00 application fee. https://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/academic-departments/aviation-academy

The Aviation Professional Pilot Information Bulletin (APPIB) provides details of current flight training costs (hourly aircraft rental and instructional rates, etc.). The APPIB is provided to all students upon application via Lane’s Etrieve Central document system and/or upon contacting Lane’s Aviation Academy.

To align training with the weather, the Aviation Professional Pilot program only accepts new students summer term. On a limited basis, some students may begin flying spring term, but no other courses will be offered until summer. Students with previous training should contact the academy, as other options may be available.

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

Writing (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:
WR 115W - Introduction to College Writing: Workplace Emphasis 3 Credit(s)
WR 115 - Introduction to College Composition 4 Credit(s)
Any WR course higher than WR 115
Math (4-5 credits) - Complete one of the following:
MTH 060 - Beginning Algebra 4 Credit(s)
MTH 098 - Math Literacy 5 Credit(s)
Any Math Course higher than MTH 060

Program Core Courses

Program Core courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass. AP 225 satisfies the Human Relations requirement.

Track A courses designed for students at or above 180 lbs, over 6’2”, over 39” sitting height
Track B courses designed for students under 180 lbs, under 6’2”, under 39” sitting height

AP 110A - Flight Lab - Pre-Solo 1 Credit(s) or AP 110B
AP 112 - Private Pilot Ground School 5 Credit(s)
AP 113 - Airman Certification Standards and Maneuvers 1 Credit(s)
AP 115 - Intro to Aviation and Careers 1 Credit(s)
AP 116 - Aviation History 4 Credit(s)
AP 120A - Flight Lab - Private Pilot Certificate 1 Credit(s) or AP 120B
AP 121 - Simulator Lab - Private 1 Credit(s)
AP 125 - Aircraft Systems & Structures 1 2 Credit(s)
AP 126 - Aviation Weather Services 2 Credit(s)
AP 127 - Aerodynamics 3 Credit(s)
AP 130 - Flight lab - Attitude Control 1 Credit(s)
AP 132 - Instrument Ground School 5 Credit(s)
AP 135 - Advanced Avionics 1 Credit(s)
AP 140 - Flight Lab - Instrument Rating 1 Credit(s)
AP 141 - Simulator Lab - Instrument 1 Credit(s)
AP 210 - Flight Lab - Cross-Country 1 Credit(s)
AP 212 - Commercial Pilot Ground School 5 Credit(s)
AP 215 - Aircraft Systems & Structures 2 2 Credit(s)
AP 220 - Flight Lab - Maneuvers 1 Credit(s)
AP 221 - Simulator Lab - Commercial 1 Credit(s)
AP 222 - CFI/CFII Ground School 3 Credit(s)
AP 225 - FOI & Human Factors 3 Credit(s)
AP 230 - Flight Lab - Commercial Pilot Certificate 1 Credit(s)
AP 232 - Multi-Engine Ground School 2 Credit(s)
AP 235 - Accident Investigations 3 Credit(s)
AP 240 - Flight Lab - Multi-Engine Rating & CFI/CFII Certificate 1 Credit(s)
BA 101 - Introduction to Business 4 Credit(s)
BA 254 - General Aviation Management 3 Credit(s)
GS 109 - Meteorology 5 Credit(s)
UAS 123 - UAS Part 107 License Lab 1 Credit(s)

Electives

Program Electives courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass. Complete 17 credits from the following list:

AP 280 - Co-op Ed: Pro Pilot 3-12 Credit(s)
BA 206 - Management Fundamentals 4 Credit(s)
BA 278 - Leadership and Team Dynamics 4 Credit(s)
COMM 100 - Basic Communication 4 Credit(s)
COMM 105 - Listening and Critical Thinking 4 Credit(s)
COMM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 4 Credit(s)
COMM 111_H - Fundamentals of Public Speaking-Honors 4 Credit(s)
COMM 218 - Interpersonal Communication 4 Credit(s)
PH 101 - Fundamentals of Physics 4 Credit(s)
PH 102 - Fundamentals of Physics 4 Credit(s)
PH 103 - Fundamentals of Physics 4 Credit(s)

Notes

This program follows Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Requirements unless otherwise specified.
This is the parent program for the Aviation Commercial Pilot, CPC , Aviation Instrument Rating, CPC , and Aviation Private Pilot, CPC .

Certifications

FAA Private Pilot Certificate
FAA Instrument Rating
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
FAA Multi-Engine Rating
FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
FAA Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument Certificate

Students must pass an FAA written test and meet FAA Airman Certification Standards before taking an FAA Practical Test for certificates and ratings listed above. Test are administered by the FAA or FAA Designated Pilot Examiners at the cost of the student.