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Location
Aviation (Ground, ATC, UAS/Drone) classes are located:
- Gateway Building (Windsor Campus): 1140 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
For program specific information, contact the Aviation Department or go to our web pages via the following web addresses.
Degrees/Certificates Offered
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Air Traffic Control (A.A.S degree)
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Professional Pilot (A.A.S degree)
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General Aviation Pilot (A.A.S degree)
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Sciences (A.A.S. degree)
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Private Pilot, Airplane (Certificate)
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Commercial Pilot, Airplane (Certificate)
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Instrument Rating, Airplane (Certificate)
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Single-Engine, Airplane (Certificate)
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Multi-Engine, Airplane (Certificate)
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Multi-Engine Rating, Airplane (Certificate)
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Flight Instructor, Airplane (Certificate)
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Flight Instructor Rating, Airplane (Certificate)
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UAS Basic Operator (Certificate)
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UAS Professional Operator (Certificate)
- UAS Design and Fabrication (Certificate)
Program Length: The A.A.S. degree programs are four to five semesters in length. The certificate programs vary from one to five semesters in length. 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, air traffic controller, or UAS professional.
General Program Information: Air traffic control 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 Control applicants 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 at (970) 339-6688 or aviation@aims.edu.
Aviation Advisory Committee
Aims Aviation Student (changes semester to semester)
Seth Weigandt, Pilot for United Airlines
Todd Lawrence, Pilot for SkyWest Airlines
Jason Licon, American Association of Airport Executives Certified Member, Airport Certified Employee
Collin Caffrey, Founder and President at FlyRoute
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