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APS.CERT.CCA - Undergraduate Certificate - Commercial Aviator

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Program Description

The Undergraduate Certificate of Commercial Aviator readies students for careers as entry level professional aviation pilots. The program prepares students to earn the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate and an Instrument Rating.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate leadership, decision-making, aeronautical knowledge, and piloting skills to the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for a Commercial Pilot as described by the Federal Aviation Administration. 

  • Demonstrate leadership, decision-making, aeronautical knowledge, and piloting skills to the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for an instrument-rated pilot as described by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Admissions Requirements for this Program

  • Proof of standard high school diploma, GED certification, or current high school transcript for approval by the Aviation Program Director.

  • Submission of all required items for the admissions process as outlined in the “application procedures” section of the application packet. 

  • All prospective students must be interviewed and approved by the program director or designee. 

  • Students must agree to and sign the university’s Aviation Program Waiver of Liability Document. 

  • Students must agree to understand and follow the most current version of the university’s Aviation Pilot Student Handbook. 

In addition, the following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements will apply: 

  • Be at least 17 years of age for the Private Pilot Certificate 

  • Be at least 18 years of age for the Commercial Pilot Certificate. 

  • Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language*. 

  • Complete verification requirements as required by the Transportation Safety Association (TSA), including presenting either of the following: original Passport or original birth certificate and government-issued photo identification. 

  • Hold either a First-Class or Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate. 

*The “speak” can be satisfied in the interview by the program director, and for international students, the “read” and “write” can be satisfied by a minimum TOEFL score of 79.

Additional Requirements for this Program

  • Students should purchase various piloting devices to perform the functions of a pilot such as a flight computer, current aeronautical charts, headset, etc. 

  • Students who need more flight training time beyond the budget for each course must add funds to their account to continue their training.

Graduation Requirements for this Program

  • Completion of 30 semester hours. 

  • Completion of foundational requirements. 

  • Students must maintain a “B” grade in all AVP courses. Failure to maintain the appropriate academic progress may result in suspension from the program. 

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher. 

  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a certificate. 

  • FAA Commercial Certificate. 

  • FAA Instrument Rating.