Sinclair Community College

Aviation Technology (AVIAT.S.AAS)

60.0-68.0 Credit Hours

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Technology. The student, having completed this course work, would have the background and skills to enter the aviation industry or continue towards a bachelor's degree in aviation science (or related field).

Program Outcomes

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Exemplify a high standard of ethical and professional behavior.

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and their application in aviation business operations.

Apply aviation theory, business and leadership principles to serve in the capacity of an aviation business professional in airline and corporate operations, engineering and manufacturing.

Curriculum

Aviation Upper Level Elective
2 credit hours

Aviation Upper Level Elective
1 - 3 credit hour

Aviation Lower Level Elective
1 - 4 credit hour

Aviation Lower Level Elective
1 - 2 credit hour

AVT 1105

Orientation to Aviation

2 credit hours

AVT 1119

Aviation Meteorology

2 credit hours

AVT 1141

Principles of Aviation Leadership

2 credit hours

AVT 1245

Aviation Law

2 credit hours

AVT 2125

Developments in Aviation

2 credit hours

AVT 2146

Introduction to Airline Operations

3 credit hours

AVT 2240

Human Factors in Aviation

3 credit hours

AVT 2242

Aircraft Accident Investigation

3 credit hours

AVT 2700

Aviation Internship

2 credit hours

AVT 1140

Introduction to Business Aviation

2 credit hours

COM 2206

Interpersonal Communication

3 credit hours

ECO 2160

Principles of Macroeconomics

3 credit hours

ENG 1101

English Composition I

3 credit hours

MAT 1470

College Algebra

4 credit hours

MAT 1570

Trigonometry

3 credit hours

MET 1131

Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology

1 credit hour

PHY 1141

College Physics I

4 credit hours

SCC 1101

First Year Experience

1 credit hour

Aviation Technology (AVIAT.S.AAS)

60.0-68.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

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Exemplify a high standard of ethical and professional behavior.

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and their application in aviation business operations.

Apply aviation theory, business and leadership principles to serve in the capacity of an aviation business professional in airline and corporate operations, engineering and manufacturing.

Curriculum

2 credit hours Aviation Upper Level Elective

1 - 3 credit hour Aviation Upper Level Elective

1 - 4 credit hour Aviation Lower Level Elective

1 - 2 credit hour Aviation Lower Level Elective

2 credit hours AVT 1105: Orientation to Aviation

2 credit hours AVT 1119: Aviation Meteorology

2 credit hours AVT 1141: Principles of Aviation Leadership

2 credit hours AVT 1245: Aviation Law

2 credit hours AVT 2125: Developments in Aviation

3 credit hours AVT 2146: Introduction to Airline Operations

3 credit hours AVT 2240: Human Factors in Aviation

3 credit hours AVT 2242: Aircraft Accident Investigation

2 credit hours AVT 2700: Aviation Internship

2 credit hours AVT 1140: Introduction to Business Aviation

3 credit hours COM 2206: Interpersonal Communication

3 credit hours ECO 2160: Principles of Macroeconomics

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

4 credit hours MAT 1470: College Algebra

3 credit hours MAT 1570: Trigonometry

1 credit hour MET 1131: Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology

4 credit hours PHY 1141: College Physics I

1 credit hour SCC 1101: First Year Experience

Aviation Upper Level Elective

Aviation Lower Level Elective

AVT 1105 Orientation to Aviation
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Aviation Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Overview of aviation career specialties required for successful entry into aviation industry-related fields. Evaluation of career interests relative to the market for aviation opportunities. Guest lecturers and site visits will be used to illustrate the broad spectrum of aviation occupations available.

AVT 1119 Aviation Meteorology
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Aviation Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Prepares students with the knowledge necessary to comprehend the fundamentals of meteorology, analyze weather factors, hazards and in-flight weather conditions using aviation meteorology charts and internet weather resources.

AVT 1141 Principles of Aviation Leadership
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Aviation Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Strategic planning in business aviation operations, relationship among management, flight crews, corporate business aviation flight department employees and those external to the flight department, including fixed based operators (FBOs); team building, decision making, communication with the corporate business aviation flight department.

AVT 1245 Aviation Law
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Aviation Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Prepares students with knowledge of the origins of aviation law and terminology and a general understanding of aviation industry laws, legislation and court decisions affecting the aviation community.

AVT 2125 Developments in Aviation
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Aviation Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Provides pilots and other aviation professionals with an in-depth understanding of how aviation technology has evolved, from the earliest balloon flights to the invention of the airplane, to today's sophisticated jet aircraft and their equally sophisticated flight systems and to the developments of space flight and travel.

AVT 2146 Introduction to Airline Operations
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Aviation Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

An introduction to the structure of an airline, including the functions of the operational control center, airline marketing, maintenance control, fleet planning and scheduling, dispatch release, airline operating certificates and specifications, Part 121 Federal Aviation Regulations and an understanding of the principles and concepts of crew and dispatcher resource management (CRM) through interactive discussion and scenario analysis as it relates to aircraft dispatchers and airline flight crews.

AVT 2240 Human Factors in Aviation
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Aviation Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Provides pilots and other aviation professionals with an in-depth knowledge of human performance capabilities and limitations and their relationship with aircraft systems operation. Automation and human errors, fatigue, diet, motivation and learning, training principles, human sensory capabilities and limitations, supervisory control and Crew Resource Management (CRM) are among the topics this course will address.

AVT 2242 Aircraft Accident Investigation
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Aviation Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Provides pilots and other aviation professionals with an understanding of techniques used by investigators to identify causes of accidents and how to make recommendations to reduce the likelihood of recurrence and reduce the consequences.

AVT 2700 Aviation Internship
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Aviation Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Supervised work experience related to the students' major or career program to develop new skills and professional work experience which will enhance marketability and networking. Twenty co-op hours per week.

AVT 1140 Introduction to Business Aviation
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Aviation Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Overview of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) definitions of aviation activities; definition of business and private aviation, reasons for using business aviation, the actual costs of use versus airlines and other modes of transportation, differences from job opportunities in other areas of aviation, opportunities for specific kinds of jobs from architect to aero engineering, discussions with professionals from the field.

COM 2206 Interpersonal Communication
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Exploration of the development, maintenance and termination of interpersonal relationships. The focus is on effective verbal and nonverbal interactions between two people, highlighting methods of initiating and maintaining effective communication with, and understanding of, others through learning and applying interpersonal communication theory.

ECO 2160 Principles of Macroeconomics
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Economics & Finance
Division: Business and Public Services

Basic economic principles with macro sequence. Interrelationship of households, business and government with an examination of Keynesian theory, fiscal policy and monetary policy. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections.

ENG 1101 English Composition I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: English
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics.

MAT 1470 College Algebra
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Mathematics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Polynomial, radical, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; roots of polynomial functions, rational and polynomial inequalities; conic sections; systems of linear and nonlinear equations; matrices; sequences and series; and applications. A scientific (nongraphing) calculator is required in most sections; however, some sections will require the use of a graphing calculator.

MAT 1570 Trigonometry
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mathematics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Trigonometric functions of angles, solving right and oblique triangles, identities, trigonometric and inverse trigonomoetric equations, vectors, radian measure, graphs of trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions.

MET 1131 Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Applied computer tools to solve engineering technology problems, emphasizing the integration of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and engineering research skills using the Internet. Applications of an integrated approach to research papers, engineering technology analysis, technical laboratory reports and technical presentations. One-half classroom, one and one-half lab hours per week.

PHY 1141 College Physics I
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Physics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Algebra-based university-parallel sequence in mechanics, including vectors, statics, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, elasticity, fluids and thermodynamics. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.

SCC 1101 First Year Experience
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Sinclair Community College
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

This course is designed to help new students make a successful transition to Sinclair Community College. Topics include college resources; academic, career and personal goals; learning styles; the learning process; financial responsibility; stress and wellness; and an introduction to the general education competencies at Sinclair.

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