Professional Pilot (AAS)

Location(s): Salina Campus

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This curriculum prepares students for a dynamic career in the aviation industry. Successful completion of this degree gives a solid academic base and prepares the student for lifelong learning.
This program requires significant time and financial commitment. Flight training costs are additional, above the standard tuition, books, and supplies. Individuals wanting to enroll in this degree must meet the selective admissions requirements for any flight training provided by KSU.

Fall 1st Semester (14 Credit hours)

AVT 100 - Introduction to Aviation Credits: 3
MATH 100 - College Algebra Credits: 3
PPIL 111 - Private Pilot Credits: 4
PPIL 113 - Private Pilot Flight Lab Credits: 1
Humanities/Social Science/Business Elective Credits: 3

Spring 2nd Semester (16 credit hours)

AVT 242 - Aviation Meteorology Credits: 3
ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I Credits: 3
MATH 150 - Plane Trigonometry Credits: 3
PPIL 112 - Professional Instrument Pilot Credits: 3
PPIL 114 - Professional Instrument Pilot Flight Lab Credits: 1
PSYCH 110 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Fall 3rd Semester (15 credit hours)

AVT 386 - Aerodynamics Credits: 3
COMM 106 - Public Speaking I Credits: 3
PHYS 113 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PPIL 211 - Professional Commercial Pilot Credits: 3
PPIL 212 - Professional Commercial Pilot Flight Lab I Credits: 2

Spring 4th Semester (15 credit hours)

AVT 340 - Human Factors in Aviation Credits: 3
PPIL 210 - Aviation Safety Credits: 3
PPIL 213 - Professional Commercial Pilot Flight Lab II Credits: 2
PPIL 262 - Multi-Engine Ground School Credits: 1
PPIL 263 - Multi-Engine Flight Lab Credits: 1
Aviation Elective Credits: 2
Economics Elective Credits: 3

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