Aviation Science Airplane AAS

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Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree

Course of Study

The Aviation program trains students to work as professional pilots in the air transportation industry. Career paths with this degree include the following: commercial pilot, pilot for a private corporation, charter pilot, and flight instructor to new student pilots.

Students will receive multiple- industry-relevant certificates throughout their AAS degree.
Students will receive professional ground and private pilot licenses.
Students will become certified flight instructors with instruments.
Most labs take place in a 1:1 student-to-instructor learning environment.

The AAS Aviation Science Airplane degree program is designed to produce high-quality graduates who are prepared to enter the field of aviation pilots. This field offers high-wage careers that are global in scope. Klamath Community College’s workforce partner, Precision Aviation, is a well-established, local company offering numerous local industry contracts, federal approval, and a curriculum that enables students to begin working in the industry upon graduation. The AAS Aviation Science Airplane degree provides students with the mandatory flight hours along with industry-specified instruction. Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress to the next course and remain enrolled in the program. Instruction takes place primarily in a 1:1 student-to-instructor learning environment to ensure that students acquire the academic knowledge necessary to be a safe pilot and to pass the FAA knowledge exams. Federal Aviation Regulations 14 CFR parts 61 and 141 set forth the qualifications, testing, and certification requirements for pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors. All flight training will be delivered through KCC by Precision Aviation (www.flyprecision.com).

Admission Requirements

The Aviation Science Airplane AAS degree program has special admission requirements. There are entry-level expectations for skill levels in reading, writing, and mathematics. The first step to entering this program is to take the college’s free placement test and meet with KCC Admissions staff. Placement tests can be scheduled by calling the KCC Testing Center at 541-880-2334. If students have questions about the requirements, they may call KCC Student Services at 541-882-3521. Failure to complete the placement test will delay entry into the Aviation Science Airplane program.

For admission into the program, an application is required. Aviation Science Airplane Application packets are available from the KCC Student Services Office in Building 3. All applicants who are accepted will receive an Aviation Science Airplane Orientation. We recommend that students contact KCC Student Services at 541-882-3521 for details if they are considering the Aviation Science Airplane AAS degree.

Program Requirements

Students are required to take a placement test to determine their academic level and readiness to enter the program; some exceptions may be made for short-term certificates. General education prerequisites of MTH 070 and WRI 121 will be assessed in this placement test.

Candidates for the program must satisfactorily complete all requirements, including a minimum of 96 credits, 21 of which are in the general education components (currently available online). Successful pursuit of this program requires students to possess collegiate skills in reading, communication, computation, and critical thinking.