Aviation

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Location:

Aviation Building, 970.339.6472
aviation@aims.edu

Advising:

All new students to Aims or the Aviation program should first contact Hollie Kopp, 970.339.6455.

All continuing Aims Aviation students contact the department at 970.339.6472 to be further directed.

For program specific information, contact the Aviation department. For up-to-date information on program requirements, please see the appropriate degree or certificate listed below or visit the Aims website, www.aims.edu.

Degrees/Certificates offered:

Air Traffic Controller (A.A.S degree)

General Aviation Pilot (A.A.S degree)

Helicopter Pilot (A.A.S degree)

Professional Pilot (A.A.S degree)

Private Pilot, Airplane (Certificate)

Commercial Pilot, Airplane (Certificate)

Instrument Rating, Airplane (Certificate)

Single-Engine, Airplane (Certificate)

Multi-Engine, Airplane (Certificate)

Multi-Engine Rating, Airplane (Certificate)

Flight Instructor, Airplane (Certificate)

Flight Instructor Rating, Airplane (Certificate)

Private Pilot, Helicopter (Certificate)

Instrument Rating, Helicopter (Certificate)

Instrument FAA Rating, Helicopter (Certificate)

Flight Instructor Rating, Helicopter (Certificate)

Program Length: Usually two to three semesters for the Aviation Certificate Programs, four semesters for the Air Traffic Controller A.A.S. degree program, four semesters for the General Aviation Pilot A.A.S. degree program, four semesters for the Helicopter Pilot A.A.S. degree program, and five semesters for the Professional Pilot A.A.S. degree program. Times may be shorter if the student has previous flying experience or college transfer credits. Additional time may be required, depending on assessment scores.

Potential Opportunities: These programs are designed to provide the graduate with the skills and/or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificates necessary for entry-level employment as a pilot or an Air Traffic Controller.

General Program Information: Air Traffic Controller applicants must be less than 31 years old at the time of hiring by the FAA; therefore, students should be no more than 28 years old when beginning the program. Air Traffic Controllers must be citizens of the United States of America. The aviation department requires students to pass all aviation (AVT) courses with a minimum grade of “C”.

Additional costs apply for aircraft rental and flight instruction. Charges are subject to change without notice. Per FAA requirements, students engaged in flight training must hold the appropriate FAA medical certificate. Beginning flight students will also need a Student Pilot Certificate. All students must meet Transportation Security Administration requirements. Contact the aviation department for further information. Any aviation course for which a grade of “D” or “F” is recorded must be repeated.

All flight students enrolled in any of the aviation flight training degree programs must receive flight training, both dual and solo, required for all certificates and ratings, at the Aims-designated provider for airplane and helicopter training.

Aviation Advisory Committee

Rick Beard, Corporate Pilot, NetJets

Joel Brouhle, Manager, Program Development, Jeppesen Sanderson

Tory Meisel, Director of Operations, Great Lakes Airlines

Andrew Schmidt, Pilot, Wyoming State Aeronautics

Mary Schwem, Center Director, FE Warren Center, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Doug Spence, Air Traffic Controller, Federal Aviation Administration
 

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