Aviation - Professional Pilot Helicopter- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Program Description
The Aviation - Professional Pilot Helicopter AAS trains individuals to work as professional pilots in the air transportation industry. Students in the helicopter track will be eligible to earn the FAA Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot certificates, the Instrument rating and Certified Flight Instructor certificate/rating (CFI, CFII). Training will be conducted under Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate skills necessary to independently operate rotory wing aircraft safely and proficiently.
- Recall rotory wing aviation knowledge commensurate with level of qualification.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop rotory wing aviation lesson plans.
- Demonstrate the ability to teach from a lesson plan in a clear and effective manner (one-on-one and in small classroom settings).
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver practical rotory wing flight training.
Entrance Requirements
Academic Entrance Requirements
- There are no formal academic entrance requirements for the Aviation - Professional Pilot Helicopter AAS.
Other Entrance Requirements
- Required:
- Students who enroll in this course of study must have a valid FAA Medical Certificate and a student pilot certificate. A doctor designated by the FAA as an Aviation Medical Examiner must conduct the medical exam.
- Recommended:
- Incoming students in the professional pilot program are encouraged to obtain at least a second-class medical certificate prior to entry into the program to ensure that they can eventually pursue a career in commercial aviation.
Additional Program Costs (beyond standard tuition/fees and textbooks)
- All fees for the term must be paid in full by 5 p.m. on Friday of the second week of the term.
- Unless under unusual, nonacademic and documented circumstances simulator fees are non-refundable.
- Used portions of flight fees are non-refundable.
- Licensure fees are non-refundable.
- Pilot headset, approximately $350.
- Flight Labs: Authorized Aircraft and Hourly Rates: Helicopter Series I Aircraft: Robinson R22, R44, B206, FTD
- AV 227A Helicopter Flight Lab, Private Pilot (AV115)
- Robinson R22
- 15 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $525
- 24 hrs. Dual flight @ $360 = $8,640
- 3 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $585
- Total = $9,750.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =27 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 227B Helicopter Flight Lab, Private Pilot (AV115)
- Robinson R22
- 16 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $560
- 24 hrs. Dual flight @ $360 = $8,640
- 2 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $390
- Written Exam Fee = $160
- Total = $9,750.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =26 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 227C Helicopter Flight Lab, Private Pilot (AV115)
- Robinson R22
- 16 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $560
- 14 hrs. Dual flight @ $360 = $5,040
- 10 hrs. Solo flight @ $360 * = $3,600
- 2 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $390
- DPE Fee = $750
- Total = $10,340.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =26 hrs. (1 credit)
- *Supervised Solo- charged at a dual rate due to required presence of a certified flight instructor
- AV 227D Helicopter Flight Lab, Instrument Pilot (AV215)
- Robinson R44
- 20 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $700
- 20 hrs. Dual flight @ $650 = $13,000
- (Dual flight includes 15 hrs Pilot in Command)
- 10 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $1,950
- Written Exam Fee = $160
- Total = $15,810.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =30 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 227E Helicopter Flight Lab, Instrument Pilot (AV215)
- Robinson R44
- 25 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $875
- 15 hrs. Dual flight @ $650 = $9,750
- 10 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $1,950
- DPE Fee = $750
- Total = $13,325.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =25 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 227N Helicopter Flight Lab, Instrument Pilot (AV215)
- Robinson R44
- 10 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $350
- 10 hrs. Dual flight @ $760* = $7,600
- NVG Fee = $500
- Total = $8,450.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =10 hrs. (1 credit)
- * Flown in a night vision google compatible helicopter
- AV 227F Helicopter Flight Lab, Commercial Pilot (AV225)
- Robinson R22
- 18 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $630
- 35 hrs. Dual flight @ $360 = $12,600
- (Dual flight includes 15 hrs Pilot in Command)
- 2 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $390
- Total = $13,620.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =37 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 227G Helicopter Flight Lab, Commercial Pilot (AV225)
- Robinson R22
- 18 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $630
- 35 hrs. Dual flight @ $360 = $12,600
- 2 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $390
- Written Exam Fee= $160
- DPE Fee= $750
- Total = $14,530.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =37 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 227H Helicopter Flight Lab, Commercial Pilot (AV225)
- Bell 206
- 12 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $420
- 20 hrs. Dual flight @ $935 = $18,700
- Total = $19,120.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =20 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 227I Helicopter Flight Lab, Certified Flight Instructor (AV255)
- Robinson R22
- 53 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $1,855
- 20 hrs. Dual flight @ $360 = $7,200
- 2 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $390
- Written Exam Fee = $320
- DPE Fee = $850
- Total = $10,615.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =22 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 227J Helicopter Flight Lab, Certified Flight Instructor (AV255)
- Robinson R44
- 25 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $875
- 10 hrs. Dual flight @ $650 = $6,500
- 5 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $975
- Written Exam Fee = $160
- DPE Fee = $750
- Total = $9,260.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =15 hrs. (1 credit)
- Series II Aircraft: Robinson R44, B206, FTD
- AV 228A Helicopter Flight Lab, Private Pilot (AV115)
- Robinson R44
- 15 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $525
- 24 hrs. Dual flight @ $650 = $15,600
- 3 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $585
- Total: $16,710.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =27 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 228B Helicopter Flight Lab, Private Pilot (AV115)
- Robinson R44
- 16 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $560
- 24 hrs. Dual flight @ $650 = $15,600
- 2 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $390
- Written Exam Fee = $160
- Total: $16,710.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =26 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 228C Helicopter Flight Lab, Private Pilot (AV115)
- Robinson R44
- 16 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $560
- 14 hrs. Dual flight @ $650 = $9,100
- 10 hrs, Solo Flight @ $650 * =$6,500
- 2 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $390
- DPE Fee = $750
- Total: $17,300.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =26 hrs. (1 credit)
- *Supervised Solo- charged at a dual rate due to required presence of a certified flight instructor
- AV 228D Helicopter Flight Lab, Instrument Pilot (AV215)
- Robinson R44
- 20 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $700
- 20 hrs. Dual flight @ $650 = $13,000
- (Dual flight includes 15 hrs Pilot in Command)
- 10 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $1,950
- Written Exam Fee = $160
- Total = $15,810.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =30 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 228E Helicopter Flight Lab, Instrument Pilot (AV215)
- Robinson R44
- 25 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $875
- 15 hrs. Dual flight @ $650 = $9,750
- 10 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $1,950
- DPE Fee = $750
- Total = $13,325.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =25 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 228N Helicopter Flight Lab, Instrument Pilot (AV215)
- Robinson R44
- 10 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $350
- 10 hrs. Dual flight @ $760* = $7,600
- NVG Fee = $500
- Total = $8,450.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =10 hrs. (1 credit)
- * Flown in a night vision google compatible helicopter
- AV 228F Helicopter Flight Lab, Commercial Pilot (AV225)
- Robinson R44
- 18 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $630
- 35 hrs. Dual flight @ $650 = $22,750
- (Dual flight includes 15 hrs Pilot in Command)
- 2 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $390
- Total: $23,770.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =37 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 228G Helicopter Flight Lab, Commercial Pilot (AV225)
- Robinson R44
- 18 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $630
- 35 hrs. Dual flight @ $650 = $22,750
- 2 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $390
- Written Exam Fee= $160
- DPE Fee= $750
- Total: $24,680.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =37 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 228H Helicopter Flight Lab, Commercial Pilot (AV225)
- Bell 206
- 12 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $420
- 20 hrs. Dual flight @ $935 = $18,700
- Total = $19,120.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =20 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 228I Helicopter Flight Lab, Certified Flight Instructor (AV255)
- Robinson R44
- 53 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $1,855
- 20 hrs. Dual flight @ $650 = $13,000
- 2 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $390
- Written Exam Fee = $320
- DPE Fee = $850
- Total: $16,415.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =22 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 228J Helicopter Flight Lab, Certified Flight Instructor (AV255)
- Robinson R44
- 25 hrs. Pre/Post Instruction @ $35 = $875
- 10 hrs. Dual flight @ $650 = $6,500
- 5 hrs. Dual FTD @ $195 = $975
- Written Exam Fee = $160
- DPE Fee = $750
- Total = $9,260.00
- Total Flight Hrs. =15 hrs. (1 credit)
- AV 227A Helicopter Flight Lab, Private Pilot (AV115)
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| AV 101 | Introduction to Aviation 1 | 3 |
| AV 104 | Introduction to Aircraft Systems 1 | 4 |
| AV 108 | Meteorology I 1 | 4 |
| AV 112 | Technically Advanced Aircraft | 2 |
| AV 115 | Private Pilot-Helicopter 2 | 5 |
| AV 117 | Helicopter Fundamentals | 3 |
| AV 150 | Aerodynamics 1 | 4 |
| AV 200 | Aviation Law 1 | 3 |
| or AV 201 | Airport Management | |
| AV 208 | Meteorology II 1 | 4 |
| AV 215 | Instrument Helicopter 4 | 5 |
| AV 225 | Commercial Pilot-Helicopter 4 | 4 |
| AV 235 | Human Factors 1 | 4 |
| AV 245 | Advanced Helicopter Operations | 4 |
| AV 246 | Aviation Safety 1 | 3 |
| AV 255 | Certified Flight Instructor-Helicopter | 5 |
| Helicopter Flight Labs (Choose Series I or Series II) 3 | 11 | |
| Series I | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | ||
| Series II | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series II | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series II | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series II | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series II | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series II | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series II | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series II | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series II | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series II | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series II | ||
| Helicopter Flt Lab Series II | ||
| Other Required Courses | ||
| BA 206 | Management Fundamentals I | 4 |
| or BA 101 | Introduction to Business | |
| BA 285 | Business Human Relations | 3 |
| or COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| CIS 120 | Computer Concepts (or Computer Competency Test) | 0-4 |
| Discipline Studies Courses | 8 | |
| MTH 085 | Technical Mathematics I (or MTH 111 or higher) | 4 |
| WR 121 | Academic Composition 5 | 3-4 |
| or BA 214 | Business Communications | |
| Total Credits | 90-95 | |
| 1 | May be taken in any order, in any term and may be taken before, with or after the flight courses. |
| 2 | Must be taken as the first flight course. May be taken any term. |
| 3 | Flight fees, simulator fees and FAA testing fees are required in addition to normal tuition for all flight labs and must be paid by the end of the second week of the term. Used portions of flight and simulator fees are not refundable. Contact the Aviation program director at 541.318.3702 for more information. |
| 4 | The Private Pilot Helicopter course AV 115 shall be completed prior to the Instrument Helicopter course AV215, and the Instrument Helicopter course AV215 shall be completed before the Commercial Pilot Helicopter course AV225. |
| 5 | WR 121 is recommended for students who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree. |
Performance Standards
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Academic Requirements:
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
- Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA while enrolled in the program. Students who do not maintain this standard and desire to continue the program, require completion of a training plan approved by their COCC advisor.
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All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
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Additional Requirements:
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The FAA requires applicants pass an airman knowledge exam for pilot certificates/ratings.
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Students must be prepared to fly three to four days per week in order to maintain the rigorous schedule that is required in order to complete the flight training in a timely manner.
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Sample Plan
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AV 101 | Introduction to Aviation | 3 |
| AV 104 | Introduction to Aircraft Systems | 4 |
| AV 115 | Private Pilot-Helicopter | 5 |
| AV 117 | Helicopter Fundamentals | 3 |
| AV 227A | Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | 1 |
| AV 227B | Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| AV 108 | Meteorology I | 4 |
| AV 246 | Aviation Safety | 3 |
| AV 227C | Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | 1 |
| MTH 085 or MTH 111 | Technical Mathematics I College Algebra | 4 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Third Term | ||
| AV 112 | Technically Advanced Aircraft | 2 |
| AV 215 | Instrument Helicopter | 5 |
| AV 227D | Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | 1 |
| AV 227E | Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | 1 |
| WR 121 or BA 214 | Academic Composition Business Communications | 3-4 |
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| AV 200 or AV 201 | Aviation Law Airport Management | 3 |
| AV 227F | Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | 1 |
| AV 227N | Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | 1 |
| BA 285 or COMM 218 | Business Human Relations Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CIS 120 | Computer Concepts (Computer Competency Test) | 0-4 |
| Credits | 8-12 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| BA 101 or BA 206 | Introduction to Business Management Fundamentals I | 4 |
| AV 150 | Aerodynamics | 4 |
| AV 225 | Commercial Pilot-Helicopter | 4 |
| AV 227G | Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | 1 |
| AV 227H | Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | 1 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| Discipline Studies Course | 4 | |
| Discipline Studies Course | 4 | |
| AV 245 | Advanced Helicopter Operations | 4 |
| AV 227I | Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | 1 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| AV 208 | Meteorology II | 4 |
| AV 235 | Human Factors | 4 |
| AV 227J | Helicopter Flt Lab Series I | 1 |
| AV 255 | Certified Flight Instructor-Helicopter | 5 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 90-95 | |
