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California Regional Consortia

Commercial Pilot

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Submitter's Information

Name

Lisa F. Knuppel

Title

Dean, CTE and Career Services

Region

Orange County

College

Orange Coast College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Lisa Knuppel

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Commercial Pilot

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Aviation and Airport Management and Services (302000)

Projected Start Date

06/01/21

Catalog Description

This program of study prepares a pilot already in possession of a Private Pilot certificate with the Instrument rating to meet the aeronautical knowledge and aeronautical experience requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 61 Sub-part F. for certification as a commercial pilot.  In addition the program prepares students seeking careers as non-flying aviation professionals by giving them background knowledge in advanced aerodynamics, systems and aircraft operations.

Enrollment Completer Projections

12

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

The program offers a course of study that helps students to develop the practical and analytical critical thinking skills necessary for completion of flight training and successful completion of federally administered written examinations for commercial pilot certification.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

12

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

12 units of required coursework listed below

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
APT A138
Aerodynamics
3Semester 1
APT A139
Commercial Pilot Aviation Ground School
3Semester1
APT A146
Advanced Aircraft & Engines
3Semester 1
APT A180
Basic Air Transportation
3Semester 1

Total:12

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Orange County Regional Questions

District

Coast Community College District

College

Orange Coast College

CRLC Member

Lisa Knuppel

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

Locally Approved

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program
This locally approved program is one of a group of certificate and degree programs designed to train pilots and ground crew for employment in the field of commercial aviation.
List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region
Glendale College; Cypress College; Mt. San Antonio College
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
36
Advisory Minutes
Priority Sector

Advanced Transportation and Logistics

Submission Details

Published at

01/29/21 - 02:51 PM

Status

Recommended

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