Commercial Aviation - Honolulu Community College

Commercial Aviation from Honolulu Community College is a Campus Associate Aviation degree that prepares you for a Transportation career. Program Mission: The Commercial Aviation Program's mission is to serve Hawai'i and the Pacific Region as the primary technical training center in aviation by offering a rigorous pilot flight training curriculum, meeting basic Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements to train and earn FAA certifications leading to careers as professional commercial pilots within the aviation industry. Program Description: The Commercial Aviation program is a four-semester program of study that prepares students for careers as a professional pilot , including charter and tour services, cargo and transport services, and flight instruction. This FAA approved flight training program enables students to earn private, commercial, instrument, multi-engine, flight instructor, and instrument flight instructor ratings. Students may log up to 250 hours of flight time. The Associate in Science degree credits from Commercial Aviation are transferable to 4-year colleges offering aviation degrees or toward a University of Hawai'i degree in other disciplines. Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): Upon successful completion of the AVIT program, students will be able to: Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to safety exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a commercial/instrument pilot acting as pilot-in-command of a multi-engine airplane Satisfactorily pass the FAA Commercial Pilot ? Airplane knowledge test Obtain the Commercial Pilot Certificate, Multi-engine land rating as outlined in the appropriate FAA Practical Test Standards and Federal Aviation Regulations Identify aircraft design, engine design, airports, aviation support facilities and the practical economics of airline operations as they support the air transportation industry Demonstrate knowledge of air traffic control (ATC) technology and terminology, career requirements, components and function of the National Airspace System and Terminal and en route ATC facilities as they support the ATC system Identify aviation ground operations, technical operations, flight operations and system operations as they support airline operations and management Provide highlights in the history of aviation from its very beginnings to current endeavors Explain pilot psychology, physiology, human factors, aircraft technology, crew resource management and accident review and investigation as they relate to the aspects of aviation safety (Optional) Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to safety exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a certified flight instructor View more details on Honolulu Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Aviation courses.