Flight Technology, Diploma

Fall 2002

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: FG02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Flight Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Flight Technology profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Flight Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Flight Technology, Diploma program are:

1. attainment of 17 years of age;
2. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
3. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores;
4. qualification in the FAA required medical and special flight examination as appropriate; and
5. completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Flight Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

1. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited, FAA approved diploma or degree granting institution; and
2. proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

Standard Number: FG02-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Flight Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Flight Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Flight Technology, Diploma program are:

1. attainment of 17 years of age;
2. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements, or high school student under joint enrollment;
3. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores;
4. qualification in the FAA required medical and special flight examination as appropriate; and
5. completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Flight Technology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis must meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number:  FG02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of FG02 and a CIP Code of 49.0102 are applied to the Flight Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code FG02 and CIP Code 49.0102 to the diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: FG02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Flight Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code FG02 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Flight Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of FG02, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Flight Technology, Diploma

Program Description

The Flight Technology program is intended to provide students with an introduction to the occupational area of commercial flight as currently understood and practiced by Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot certificate holders.  Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of communications, mathematics, and interpersonal relations.  In addition, graduates are to be competent in the specific areas of flight navigation, aviation meteorology, aerodynamics, aviation regulation, instrument navigation, commercial pilot flight operations, flight instructional methods, and aviation instruction design.  Program graduates obtain the FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with an Instrument-Airplane and Multi-Engine rating, and the Airplane Flight Instructor certificate with Single-Engine privileges.

 

*	[P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score level
**	[P] MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and algebra scores in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

 

Program Final Exit Point

Flight Technology, Diploma

89 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Flight Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

The Federal Aviation Administration certifies pilot skills.  Prospective graduates of the Flight Technology program must pass FAA written and performance examinations in order to obtain certification as a commercial pilot, and to receive a Flight Technology diploma.

APPENDIX B

General Information

 

Flight Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for the Flight Technology, diploma program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization.  Technical colleges may implement the Flight Technology, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

 

Fourth Quarter

 

Fifth Quarter

Sixth Quarter 

 

APPENDIX C

Flight Technology, Diploma

 

Suggested Equipment List

 

Aircraft Aircraft fuel tester Aircraft fuel testing cup Aircraft tiedown straps Aircraft wheel chocks Audiovisual equipment stand, portable Aviation fuel tanker Chairs Computer, holding pattern Computer, landing pattern Computer, w/modem and monitor Flammable materials storage   container, OSHA-approved Flashlight, w/red filter Flight computer, pocket-sized Flight control locks Flight planning tables Flight simulation trainer Flight training aids Flightline fire extinguisher Instrument plotter Laser color printer Lectern/podium Navigation Charts Overhead projector Projector screen Student personal equipment   lockers, securable Television Transceiver battery charger Transceiver headsets VHF transceiver, ground-based VHF transceiver, hand-held Videocassette recorder Wall locker, securable Weather forecast display equipment

 

Student Pilot Kit (FAA Part 141)

 

Final examination

Flight computer

Logbook

Maneuvers manual

Stage examinations

Standard plotter

Student flight record

Textbook

Workbook

 

Updated: 09/24/04

Updated: 03/17/05