Professional Pilot - Airplane, Associate of Applied Science
Graduates of the Professional Pilot Airplane degree program will have completed academic and flight training required for the airplane commercial pilot certificate with flight instructor credentials and are immediately employable in the aviation industry. Pilots with a commercial pilot certificate and instructor credentials may find employment with regional and major airlines, corporate flight departments, charter or cargo operators, agricultural flying, flight schools, or with a government agency or military service. Non-flying positions are also available with the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal, state, and local aviation agencies. This program qualifies for a reduction in flight hours for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate (R-ATP).
Students considering applying for this program should read the information available on the CCBC website at www.ccbcmd.edu/aviation.
Some aviation classes have lab fees. Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Community College of Baltimore County.
Program objectives
Educational Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, CCBC Professional Pilot Airplane A.A.S. graduates will:
- achieve FAA Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor certification;
- find employment with regional and major airlines, corporate flight departments, charter or cargo operators, agricultural flying, training centers, or with a government agency or military service; and
- find employment with non-flying positions available with the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal, state and local aviation agencies.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
- demonstrate leadership, teamwork, managerial, and organizational skills within the aviation industry;
- analyze and assess airline and airport operations, government regulations, and safety and environmental concerns to plan and implement appropriate strategic and tactical business methodologies;
- demonstrate flight proficiency, safety, and procedural skills to obtain FAA licensure required to secure a position as a commercial pilot or flight instructor; and
- communicate clearly and decisively using standard aviation pilot-controller phraseology.
