Program Learning Outcomes

B.S. in Aviation Management

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Evaluate current market conditions and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and procedures to successfully manage aerospace operations in a simulated aviation business setting.
  • In a team setting, students will create a viable business plan that includes business overview, market analysis, sales and marketing plan, ownership and management plan, operating and financial plan.
  • Synthesize acquired knowledge, judgment, and expertise in a business setting.

A.A.S. in Aviation Science

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of FAA written exam material with score of 80% or above.
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge, maneuvers, and skills of an instrument-rated commercial, multi-engine pilot to FAA standards.
  • Students will manage all available equipment, systems, and people in normal and emergency operations while mitigating threats and errors.
  • Students will self-critique ability to gather available data, identify possible courses of action, evaluate risk inherent in each course of action, and make appropriate decisions.
  • Students will produce professional-quality reports and effectively present the information to an audience using appropriate technology.

A.S. in Aviation Science

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of FAA written exam material with score of 80% or above
  • Demonstrate knowledge, maneuvers and skills of an instrument rated commercial, multi-engine pilot to FAA standards.
  • Manage all available equipment, systems and people in normal and emergency operations while mitigating threats and errors.
  • Self-critique ability to gather available data, identify possible courses of action, evaluate risk inherent in each course of action and make appropriate decisions.
  • Produce professional quality reports and effectively present the information to an audience using appropriate technology.

Aviation Science Certificate of Proficiency

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Investigate aviation/aerospace career opportunities and associated skills required in aviation in preparation for employment.
  • Identify aviation applications, including aerospace technology and terminology.
  • Explain the aerodynamic principles of flight that affect aircraft operation.
  • Apply knowledge of pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation in conjunction with the aeronautical charts, plotters, flight computers, and flight publications necessary for cross-country flight.

B.S. in Professional Pilot

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Students will satisfactorily demonstrate knowledge, maneuvers, and skills of an instrument-rated commercial, multi-engine pilot to FAA standards.  
  • Students will manage all available equipment, systems, and people in normal and emergency operations while mitigating threats and errors.
  • Students will self-critique their ability to gather available data, identify possible courses of action, evaluate risk inherent in each course of action, and make appropriate decisions.
  • Students will produce professional-quality reports and effectively present the information to an audience using appropriate technology.
  • Students will demonstrate self-directed learning to complete a professional industry certification, training course, or an approved internship program.