Professional Pilot Technology, Associate of Science
Career Pathway: Industry, Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
Location(s): General Education courses are offered at all BC locations. Program specific courses for this program are offered at the Emil Buehler Aviation Institute on the Judson A. Samuels South Campus.
Program Entrance Requirements: TSA background check may apply for an additional cost. This program is not eligible for VA funding. VA students should consider Program ID 2509D.
Program Description: This program offers the knowledge and skills required to become a FAA certificated professional pilot. Pilot ground school and flight courses are offered through Part 141 FAA approved curriculum. The college is certified as a FAA Air Agency under Federal Aviation Regulations Part 141 to offer pilot ground school. The college partners with an onsite contracted flight training provider for flight courses. Visit the program’s website for additional information.
| Course | Title | Credits | 6321 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 | |
| ASC1100 | NAVIGATIONAL SCIENCE I | 3.00 | |
| ATT1100 | AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE | 3.00 | |
| ATF1100C | PRIVATE FLIGHT TRAINING 1 | 3.00 | |
| ATT2120 | INSTRUMENT FLIGHT THEORY | 3.00 | X |
| ASC2110 | NAVIGATION SCIENCE II | 3.00 | X |
| ATF2305 | INSTRUMENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 1 | 3.00 | |
| ATF2600L | INSTRUMENT FLIGHT SIMULATOR TRAINING 1 | 1.00 | |
| ASC1550 | AERODYNAMICS | 3.00 | |
| ASC1210 | AVIATION WEATHER | 3.00 | X |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 | |
| ATF2204 | COMMERCIAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 1 | 3.00 | |
| ATT2110 | COMMERCIAL FLIGHT THEORY | 3.00 | X |
| ASC1610 | AIRCRAFT ENGINES, STRUCTURES, AND SYSTEMS | 3.00 | |
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY | 3.00 | |
| ATF2205 | COMPLEX FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 1 | 3.00 | |
| ASC2870 | AVIATION SAFETY | 3.00 | X |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 | |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 | |
| AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | 3 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | ||
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 | |
| Elective | 3.00 | ||
| Total Credits | 64 | 24 | |
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Flight training costs are extra.
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Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY. Students who test out are required to take an approved elective.
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Students may take one of the following Technical Courses.
Technical Courses
Students may take one of the following technical courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVM1440 | AIRPORT AND AIRLINE SECURITY | 3.00 |
| ATF2400 | MULTI ENGINE FLIGHT TRAINING 1 | 1.00 |
| AVM2410 | AIRPORT MANAGEMENT | 3.00 |
| ATF2630L | MULTI ENGINE SIMULATOR TRAINING 1 | 3.00 |
| ASC1010 | HISTORY OF AVIATION | 3.00 |
| ATF2500 | CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING 1 | 2.00 |
| AVM2450 | AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN | 3.00 |
| ASC2320 | AVIATION LAW AND REGULATIONS | 3.00 |
| AVM2510 | AIRLINE MANAGEMENT | 3.00 |
| AVM2301 | GENERAL AVIATION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT | 3.00 |
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Flight training costs are extra.
Notes: See General Education course information here.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
Program Highlights
Credit for Prior Learning
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more…
Related Industry Certifications
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses:
- Private pilot certificate
- Instrument rating
- Commercial pilot certificate
- Multi-engine and/or flight instructor ratings
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Fund Your Education
This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates from this program will:
- Demonstrate safe operation of an aircraft in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight conditions.
- Demonstrate accurate take-off and landing procedure.
- Demonstrate flight theory fundamental skills in preparation for private flight.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| ASC1100 | NAVIGATIONAL SCIENCE I | 3.00 |
| ATT1100 | AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE | 3.00 |
| ATF1100C | PRIVATE FLIGHT TRAINING 1 | 3.00 |
| ATT2120 | INSTRUMENT FLIGHT THEORY | 3.00 |
| ASC2110 | NAVIGATION SCIENCE II | 3.00 |
| ATF2305 | INSTRUMENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 1 | 3.00 |
| ATF2600L | INSTRUMENT FLIGHT SIMULATOR TRAINING 1 | 1.00 |
| ASC1550 | AERODYNAMICS | 3.00 |
| ASC1210 | AVIATION WEATHER | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| ATF2204 | COMMERCIAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 1 | 3.00 |
| ATT2110 | COMMERCIAL FLIGHT THEORY | 3.00 |
| ASC1610 | AIRCRAFT ENGINES, STRUCTURES, AND SYSTEMS | 3.00 |
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY | 3.00 |
| ATF2205 | COMPLEX FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 1 | 3.00 |
| ASC2870 | AVIATION SAFETY | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | 3 |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| Elective | 3.00 | |
| Total Credits | 64 | |