1996-1997 catalog
Degrees and Programs
Aviation Technology
College of Rural Alaska
Tanana Valley Campus
(907) 474-5081
Degree: A.A.S.
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 60 credits
The aviation technology curriculum leads to an associate of applied science degree for individuals aspiring to a career as a professional pilot. Courses are also offered for currently rated flight crew members who desire to refresh or upgrade their aeronautical knowledge in order to maintain and enhance their own qualifications. Ground schools and related courses are taken in residence, while flight training is arranged through local flying schools. Rated pilots or military aviators may be eligible for credit based upon experience, through the Credit for Prior Learning program. A student may request credit by examination for any AVTY class. See the department for details.
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Aviation Technology A.A.S. Degree
- Complete the following general university and A.A.S. requirements:
Communications:
ENGL 111X and ENGL 211X, 212*, or 213X (6)
COMM 131X or 141X (3)
Mathematics or Natural Science:
A math or natural science course at the 100 level or above (3)
Humanities, social sciences, mathematics, natural science or Perspective on the Human Condition (3) - Complete the following major degree requirements:
AVTY 100 Private Pilot Ground School (4)
AVTY 101 Private Pilot Flight Training (2)
AVTY 102 Commercial Ground Instruction (3)
AVTY 103 Commercial Flying (2)
AVTY 155 Preventive Maintenance for Pilots (3)
AVTY 200 Instrument Ground School (4)
AVTY 201 Instrument Flight Training (2)
AVTY 231 Arctic Survival (3)
AVTY 235 Elements of Weather (3)
Subtotal (26 credits) - Complete the following major specialty electives:
Select 15 credits from the following:
AVTY 105 Seaplane Flight Training (1)
AVTY 107 Multi-Engine Flight Training (1)
AVTY 108 Introduction to Skis (1)
AVTY 109 Glider Flight Training (1)
AVTY 110 Biennial Flight Review (1)
AVTY 116 Aviation History (3)
AVTY 117 Aviation Weather (3)
AVTY 202 Flight Instructor Ground School (3)
AVTY 203 Flight Instructor Flight Training (2)
AVTY 205 Instrument Instructor Flying (3)
AVTY 206 Transport Pilot Ground School (4)
AVTY 207 Transport Pilot Flight Instruction (2)
AVTY 208 Flight Simulator Operations (3)
AVTY 226 Flight Engineer Ground School (4)
AVTY 232 Aviation Astronomy and Navigation (3)
AVTY 233 Loran C and GPS Navigation (1)
AVTY 239 Aircraft Dispatcher (4)
Subtotal (15 credits) - General Electives (4 credits)
Degree Total (60 credits)
*ENGL 212 does not fulfill the second half of the written communication requirement for the baccalaureate degree.
MINOR in Aviation Technology
A minor in aviation technology is available to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. This program will give students an opportunity to become familiar with the field of aviation, with particular emphasis on the use of aviation as a tool and economic process within the Alaskan environment.
- Foundation Courses : (7 credits)
AVTY 100 Private Pilot Ground School
or AVTY 111 Fundamentals of Aviation (3-4 credits)
AVTY 117 Aviation Weather (3) - Core Courses (6 credits)
AVTY 231 Arctic Survival (3)
AVTY 305 Aviation Law (3) - Elective Courses:
Choose three credits from the following courses:
AVTY 301 Air Worker Strategies (3)
AVTY 302 Aerial Data Collection (2)
AVTY 302L Aerial Data Collection Lab (1)
AVTY 402 Aircraft Management (3)
AVTY 405 Advanced Aircraft Operations (3)