Flight Technology, Associate Degree

Fall 2002

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

  

ADMISSIONS

 

Standard Number:  FG03-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

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

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Admission refers to regular admission into a degree program.

 

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

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The requirements for admission to the Flight Technology Associate Degree program are:

 

a.      attainment of 17 years of age;

b.      documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c.       achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores;

d.      qualification in the FAA required medical and special flight examination as appropriate; and

e.      completion of application and related procedures.

 

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

 

a.      regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited, FAA approved, diploma or degree granting institution; and

b.      proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

Standard Number: FG03-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Flight Technology Associate Degree 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 and implements clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into degree programs on a provisional basis.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

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

 

The requirements for provisional admission to the Flight Technology Associate Degree program are:

 

a.      attainment of 17 years of age;

b.      documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements, or high school student under joint enrollment;

c.       achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores;

d.      qualification in the FAA required medical and special flight examination as appropriate; and

e.      completion of application and related procedures.

All Flight Technology Associate Degree 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: FG03-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

 

Standard Statement

 

A Major Code of FG03 and CIP Code 49.0102 are applied to the Flight Technology, Associate Degree program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Assignment of a statewide Major Code FG03 and CIP Code 49.0102 to the associate degree 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.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major code for each option.

 

Standard Number: FG03-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

 

Standard Statement:

 

The Flight Technology, Associate Degree 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 assigned an identical Major Code FG03 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, Associate Degree program is assigned a Major Code of FG03, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

 

Program Title

 

Flight Technology

 

Program Description

 

The Flight Technology associate degree program is intended to provide instruction in 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 humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics.  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 Instrument Airplane and Multi-Engine rating and the Airplane Flight Instructor certificate with Single-Engine privileges

 

 

  

Program Final Exit Point

 

Flight Technology Associate Degree

 

Credits Required for Graduation

 

109 minimum quarter hour credits required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Flight Technology, Associate Degree 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 Associate Degree.

 

APPENDIX B

General Information

 

Flight Technology, Associate Degree Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for the Flight Technology, Associate Degree 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, Associate Degree 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, Degree

 

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