Aviation Science

This program of study prepares students for careers in aviation andaerospace operations. Students can tailor their curriculum based on careergoals. The course of study is primarily focused on those students who wish to become professional pilots. However, the academic areas of study can alsoprepare students for careers in flight operations management, aircraft dispatch, aircraft scheduling and Fixed Base Operations support. The curriculumis designed to accommodate students with no previous flying experience. Courses will systematically prepare individuals academically to meet the aeronautical knowledge requirements to test for the certificates and ratings required to operate aircraft as acommercial pilot. In addition, flight lab courses are offered as suggestedelectives enabling the student to complete all aspects of their trainingunder the auspices of the college and to meet aeronautical experience and flight hour requirements necessary for federal licensing as a commercial pilot.Please note that students seeking FAA certificates and ratings must participatein flight activities and meet aeronautical experience requirements as defined under Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 141 for the rating desired. In addition to meeting experience requirements, the student must perform each maneuver within the parameters established in the applicable Practical Test Standard. This may require training beyond the specified minimum number of hours for a certificate or rating.

The goal of the Aviation Science program at Mt San Jacinto College is to academically prepare men and women of all ages for entry into the world of commercial aviation. The focus of the program is on providing individuals interested in careers in the aviation industry with a defined path towards an Associate's Degree and/or the certificates and ratings required to operate single and multi-engine aircraft as professional pilots. In addition to our professional flight track, within our degree program a student has the option to concentrate on flight operations management rather than professional flight. This educational track prepares students for careers in aviation other than flying. Potential jobs include flight scheduling, dispatch, airport operations and fixed base operations support. This pathway provides students with the job skills required to realize fulfilling career in aviation without the large financial commitment that flight training can incur. All training is conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (FAR) Part 61 and Part 141. All flight training labs are conducted in accordance with an approved FAR Part 141 syllabus.

Throughout the course of this program, students will develop the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for completion of flight training and successful completion of federally administered written examinations for licensing as pilots.In addition, Students will develop the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for completion of aviation ground school academic courses giving them the background knowledge necessary to enter the air transportation industry as professionals in non-flying occupations.

The goal of the Flight Science program is to academically prepare men and women of all ages for entry into the world of commercial aviation. The focus of the program is on providing individuals interested in careers in the aviation industry with a defined path towards an Associate's Degree and the certificates and ratings required to operate single and multi-engine aircraft as professional pilots. In addition to our professional flight track, within our degree program a student has the option to concentrate on flight operations management rather than professional flight. This educational track prepares students for careers in aviation other than flying. Potential jobs include flight scheduling, dispatch, airport operations and fixed base operations support. This pathway provides students with the job skills required to realize fulfilling careers,in aviation without the large financial commitment that flight training can incur. All training is conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (FAR) Part 61 and Part 141. All flight training labs are conducted in accordance with an approved FAR Part 141 syllabus.

With flight instruction, there is a lecture component consisting of pre and post flight briefings and ground instruction. The ground instruction helps prepare the student for the Practical Exam.  During the Practical Exam, an FAA Designated Examiner evaluates the student's mastery of the required information in addition to evaluating his/her ability to fly. This is done as an oral examination