Professional Pilot, BS (Online)

The Professional Pilot BS prepares students for careers as professional pilots in aviation providing theory and knowledge necessary for an airline, cargo, or corporate pilot. This program is intended for students who have achieved professional certificates and ratings from the Federal Aviation Administration or International Civil Aviation Organization.

Online Major Program Requirements (61 units)

Core Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

AVN 110 - Introduction to Aviation
AVN 210 - Aviation Meteorology

Upper Division Requirements

AMG 320 - Fixed Base Operations
AMG 324 - Aviation Security
AMG 424 - Business Aviation Management
AMG 426 - Airline Management
AMG 452 - Aviation Finance and Consulting
AVN 300 - Aviation Research, Writing and Communication
AVN 322 - Aviation Safety
AVN 390 - Leadership in Aviation
FLT 350 - Airplane Aerodynamics
FLT 430 - Airline Prep

Flight Requirements

Students can earn credit for these courses by providing the appropriate International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificate.

Lower Division Flight Requirements

FLT 116 - Private Pilot Ground
FLT 117 - Private Flight I
FLT 118 - Private Flight II
FLT 119 - Instrument Pilot Ground
FLT 214 - Instrument Flight I
FLT 216 - Instrument Flight II

Upper Division Flight Requirements

FLT 311 - Commercial Pilot Ground
FLT 312 - Commercial Flight I
FLT 313 - Commercial Flight II

Upper Division Flight Electives

Complete a four (4) unit sequence from the following:

FLT 301 - Advanced and Commercial Airplane Pilot Ground AND
FLT 314 - Commercial Multi Engine Flight
OR
FLT 315 - Flight Instructor Pilot Ground AND
FLT 318 - Certified Flight Instructor Lab