Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Aviation
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Location:
Effective through the Fall Semester 2023, Aviation (ground, simulator, ATC) classes are located:
- Aviation Building (Greeley Campus): 5401 W. 20th St., Greeley, CO 80634
- (970) 339-6688 aviation@aims.edu
Effective starting in Spring Semester 2024, Aviation (ground, ATC, and UAS/Drone) classes are located:
- Gateway Building (Windsor Campus): 1000 Southgate Dr., Windsor, CO 80550
- (970) 339-6688 aviation@aims.edu
All flight courses that take place using Aims aircraft are located:
- Aims Flight Training Center (Northern Colorado Regional Airport): 6350 Aviation Circle, Loveland, CO 80538
- (970) 356-0790 flightcenter@aims.edu
Advising:
All new students to Aims or the Aviation program should first contact Ottley Wright (970) 378-3635.
All continuing Aims Aviation students contact the department at (970) 339-6688 to be further directed and advised.
For program specific information, contact the Aviation department or go to our web pages via the following web addresses:
Degrees/Certificates Offered:
Air Traffic Controller (A.A.S degree)
Professional Pilot (A.A.S degree)
General Aviation 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)
UAS Basic Operator (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, 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 and programmatic progress.
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.
All flight students enrolled in any of the aviation flight training degree or certificate programs must receive flight training, both dual and solo, required for all certificates and ratings, at the Aims Flight Training Center. Aircraft rental fees and flight instruction fees apply- Flight Fees. Charges are subject to change without notice. Students engaged in flight training must hold a minimum of a class 2 FAA medical certificate. All students must meet Transportation Security Administration requirements. Contact the aviation department for further information.
Aviation Advisory Committee
Aims Aviation Student (changes semester to semester)
Ryan Kuenning, Pilot for Delta Airlines
Jason Licon, Director of the Northern Colorado Regional Airport
Josiah Slaydon, UAS Aeronautics Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District
Seth Weigandt, Pilot for United Airlines
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