Aviation Technology

Program Location

Aims Flight Training Center - Northern Colorado Regional Airport
Email: flightcenter@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 356-0790

Note: This location supports all flight courses using Aims aircraft, as well as the simulator-based course AVT 1013.

General Program Information

In addition to applying to Aims Community College, applicants to all Aviation degree programs must complete the aviation application.

For more information, please contact the Aviation Department.
Email: aviation@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6688

Flight Students

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 - see Flight Fees. Charges are subject to change without notice. Students engaged in flight training must hold a minimum of a Second-Class FAA medical certificate. All students must meet Transportation Security Administration requirements. To obtain FAA certification, students must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.

Air Traffic Control (ATC)

ATC applicants must be citizens of the United States of America and also be less than 31 years old at the time of hiring by the FAA; therefore, ATC students should be no more than 28 years old when beginning the program. It is required that all ATC students hold a Second-Class FAA medical certificate. A Second-Class FAA medical certificate, administered by an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME), is required to meet the necessary health standards for the ATC position/industry. To obtain FAA certification, students must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.

Potential Opportunities

This aviation program equips graduates with the technical knowledge, practical skills, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications required to pursue entry-level careers in professional aviation, including positions as pilots or air traffic controllers. Graduates are prepared to operate safely and efficiently in both commercial and general aviation environments, demonstrating proficiency in aviation regulations, navigation, communication, and operational decision-making.

Advising

For program-specific information, contact the Aviation Department or visit the program web page below:

Air Traffic Control, A.A.S.
https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/air-traffic-controller

General Aviation Pilot, A.A.S.
https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/general-aviation-pilot

Professional Pilot, A.A.S.
https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/professional-pilot

Advisory Committee

Nick Accardi - Senior Manager, Aircraft Maintenance, United Airlines

Lyle Achziger - Community Representative

Collin Caffrey - Founder and President, FlyRoute

Mark Fryan - Director of Quality Assurance and Chief Inspector, Frontier Airlines

Tim Guerrero - Aircraft Maintenance Representative

Todd Lawrence - Pilot, SkyWest Airlines

Jason Licon - Airport Certified Employee, American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

Seth Weigandt - Pilot, United Airlines

Aims Aviation Student Representative