Aviation IV-Advanced Pilot Certificate
Division: Career Technical Education
PROGRAM CODE: 1C22919
Financial Aid Eligible
The Aviation IV - Advanced Pilot Certificate prepares students for entry into the aviation/air transportation industry as a professional pilot. To qualify for this certificate, students must have completed all of the required courses listed below and (1) elective unit as needed to complete 35 units total. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 35 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses are listed in suggested sequence (34 units): | ||
| ATC 102 C | Career Communication and Portfolio | 3 |
| ATC 256 C | Crew Resource Management | 3 |
| ATC 104 C | Air Transportation | 3 |
| or ATC 270 C | Airline Operations | |
| ATC 132 C | Private Pilot | 4 |
| ATC 136 C | Air Navigation | 3 |
| ATC 140 C | Meteorology | 3 |
| ATC 144 C | Aircraft and Engines | 3 |
| ATC 232 C | Instrument Rating | 3 |
| ATC 240 C | Commercial Pilot (formerly Commercial Pilot Seminar) | 3 |
| ATC 196 C | Flight Simulator Private Pilot | 2 |
| or ATC 190 C | Flight Training-Private Pilot | |
| ATC 197 C | Flight Simulator Instrument | 2 |
| or ATC 194 C | Flight Training Instrument Rating (formerly AVIA 194 C) | |
| ATC 198 C | Flight Simulator Commercial | 2 |
| or ATC 195 C | Flight Training Commercial Pilot | |
| Electives: Students must complete 1 elective unit from the list below. (select any course(s) not already taken above) (1 unit) | 1 | |
| Flight Training Device - Introduction | 0.5 | |
| Flight Training-Private Pilot | 2 | |
| Flight Training-Flight Instructor | 1-5 | |
| Flight Training Instrument Rating (formerly AVIA 194 C) | 2 | |
| Flight Training Commercial Pilot | 2 | |
| Flight Simulator Private Pilot | 2 | |
| Flight Simulator Instrument | 2 | |
| Flight Simulator Commercial | 2 | |
| Flight Simulator Instructor | 2 | |
| Airline and Aviation Management | 3 | |
| Aviation Instructor | 3 | |
| Turbine Simulator Observation | 0.5 | |
| Turbine Simulator Orientation | 0.5 | |
| Aviation and Travel Internship | 3 | |
| Flight Simulator Private Pilot - Advanced | 2 | |
| Flight Simulator Instrument Pilot - Advanced | 2 | |
| Independent Study | 0.5-2 | |
| Total Units | 35 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
OUTCOME 1: A student who completes this program will acquire the practical knowledge and technical training necessary for entry into the aviation/air transportation industry as a professional pilot.
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