Aviation Certificates I-IV & Commercial Pilot GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The Commercial Pilot Program provides students with a career path for attaining the foundational knowledge, technical ground school training, and degree necessary for pursuing a career as a commercial pilot. Students completing the degree will develop an advanced understanding of the requirements necessary to work as a pilot in the aviation industry.
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■ Aviation I- Private Pilot (17-18 units) ■ Aviation II- Instrument Pilot (24-26 units) ■ Aviation III- Commercial Pilot (31-34 units) ■ Aviation IV- Advanced Pilot (32-38 units) To earn a certificate, students must complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of all coursework must be completed at Cypress College.
DEGREE Commercial Pilot Associate in Science Degree PROGRAM CODE: 1S03814 To earn an Associate in Science Degree, students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a minimum grade of “C”; (2) Cypress College Native General Education requirements; California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or IGETC General Education requirements; (3) the cultural diversity and reading requirements; (4) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (5) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Combine the above Aviation Certificate IV Advanced Pilot with the General Education requirements outlined in the Cypress College Catalog. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center.
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Aviation I - Private Pilot = 17-18 Units PROGRAM CODE: 1C22916 Required courses are listed in numeric sequence: ATC 102 C Career Communication/Portfolio (F, S, Su) ATC 104 C Air Transportation (varies) or ATC 270 C Airline Operations (F, S) ATC 132 C Private Pilot (F, S) ATC 140 C Meteorology (F) ATC 144 C Aircraft and Engines (F) ATC 196 C Flight Simulator Private Pilot (F, S) or ATC 190 C Flight Training-Private Pilot (FAA verification) Total Units Required
Units 3 3 4 3 3 1-2 17-18
Aviation II - Instrument Pilot = 34-26 Units PROGRAM CODE: 1C22917 Core Course Requirements: Aviation Certificate I puls 3 course ATC 136 C Air Navigation (S) ATC 197 C Flight Simulator Instrument (F, S) or ATC 194 C Flight Training Instrument Rating (FAA verification) ATC 232 C Instrument Rating (S) Total Units Required
Units 3 1 2 3 24-26
Aviation III - Commercial Pilot = 31-34 Units PROGRAM CODE: 1C22918 Core Course Requirements: Aviation Certificate I puls 3 course ATC 198 C Flight Simulator Commercial (F, S) or ATC 195 C Flight Training Commercial Pilot (FAA verification) ATC 240 C Commercial Pilot Seminar (S) ATC 256 C Crew Resource Management (F) Total Units Required
Units 1 2 3 3 31-34
Aviation Certificate IV- Advanced Pilot = 32-38 Units PROGRAM CODE: 1C22919 Core Course Requirements: Aviation Certificate I puls 3 course ATC 189 C Flight Training Device - Introduction (varies) ATC 190 C Flight Training-Private Pilot (F, S) ATC 193 C Flight Training-Flight Instructor (F, S) ATC 194 C Flight Training Instrument Rating (F, S) ATC 195 C Flight Training Commercial Pilot (F, S) ATC 196 C Flight Simulator Private Pilot (F, S) ATC 197 C Flight Simulator Instrument (F, S) ATC 198 C Flight Simulator Commercial (F, S) ATC 199 C Flight Simulator Instructor* (F, S) ATC 212 C Airline/Aviation Management (S) ATC 244 C Aviation Instructor (varies) ATC 250 C Turbine Simulator Observation (S) ATC 255 C Turbine Simulator Orientation ATC 295 C Aviation/Travel Internship (F, S) ATC 298 C Aviation/Travel Seminar (varies) ATC 299 C Independent Study (F, S) Total Units Required
Units 0.5 2 1-5 2 2 1 1 1 1 3 3 0.5 0.5 3 0.5-12 0.5-2 32-38
2019/2020; Rev Feb 2020
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(F) = class offered fall semester (S) = class offered spring semester (F, S) = class offered both fall and spring (Su) = class offered summer term
Aviation Certificates I-IV & Commercial Pilot Student Educational Planner Commercial Pilot Associate in Science Degree Certificate I Certificate II Certificate III Certificate IV General Education
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1st TERM
2nd TERM
3rd TERM
ATC 132 C (4 Units) Private Pilot
ATC 102 C (3 Units) Career Communication/Portfolio
ATC 144 C (3 Units) Aircraft and Engines
ATC 104 C or ATC 270 C (3 Units) Choose a course
ATC 136 C (3 Units) Air Navigation
ATC 256 C (3 Units) Crew Resource Management
ATC 140 C (3 Units) Meteorology
ATC 240 C (3 Units) Commercial Pilot Seminar
ATC 198 C or ATC 195 C (2 Units) Customer Care: Airline/Travel
ENGL 100 C (4 Units) College Writing
Cypress College GE: C1 Arts (3 Units) (Check Cypress College Catalog)
ATC 196 C or ATC 190 C (2 Units) Choose a course
Cypress College GE: D Social Sciences (3 Units) (Check Cypress College Catalog)
MATH 120 C (4 Units) Intro to Probability and Statistics
Cypress College GE: A2 Analytical Thinking (4 Units) (Check Cypress College Catalog) 1-4 Unit Elective Course (1-4 Units) ATC 189/ ATC190/ ATC 193/ ATC 184/ ATC 195/ ATC 196/ ATC 197/ ATC 198/ ATC 199/ ATC 212/ ATC 244/ ATC 250/ ATC 255/ ATC 295/ ATC 299
4th TERM ATC 232 C (3 Units) Instrument Rating ATC 194 or ATC 197 C (2 Units) Choose a course Cypress College GE: C2 Humanities (3 Units) (Check Cypress College Catalog)
For more information, go to the Transfer Center at cypresscollege.edu/services/transfer-center/
Cypress College GE: B1 Life Science & Physical Sciences (3 Units) (Check Cypress College Catalog)
Please note: This student education plan (SEP) is offered as a suggestion only. Students may modify it by taking more or fewer classes as needed. Students wishing to exceed 19 units per semester will need to meet with a counselor. Students wishing to complete an AS Degree and/or transfer should meet with a counselor to modify their course plan to include general education courses.
Cypress College GE Cultural Diversity (3 Units) (Check Cypress College Catalog)
Key Tips: You may opt to “double major” by applying some of these courses to other ATC Degree/Certificate Programs. Remember to apply for certificates/degrees/ graduation at the beginning of your last semester.
Cypress College GE: E Physical Activity and Health (1 Unit) (Check Cypress College Catalog)
Cypress College GE: D Social Sciences (3 Units) (Check Cypress College Catalog) 2019/2020; Rev Feb 2020
For For more information: | (714) 484-7004 | Cypress, CACA 90630 more information:CypressCollege.edu www.CypressCollege.edu I (714) 484-7004 I Cypress, 90630 ATC news available at careers.cypresscollege.edu University transfer information available at assist.org
(F) = class offered fall semester (S) = class offered spring semester (F, S) = class offered both fall and spring (Su) = class offered summer term