Associate of Applied Science in Professional Piloting
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Professional Piloting prepares students with knowledge of aerodynamics, aircraft engine and system operation, aircraft operating limitations and performance, weather and atmospheric processes, as well as navigation and communication methods. This degree program prepares graduates for careers in professional flying. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized UAA to certify its professional piloting graduates as eligible for an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Reduced Aeronautical Experience (R-ATP).
Courses
- ATA A102 — Introduction to Aviation Technology 3 Credits
- ATA A133 — Aviation Law and Regulations 3 Credits
- ATA A233 — Aviation Safety 3 Credits
- ATA A331 — Human Factors in Aviation 3 Credits
- ATP A100 — Private Pilot Ground School 3 Credits
- ATP A101 — Pre-Professional Flying 2 Credits
- ATP A116 — Instrument Ground School 3 Credits
- ATP A126 — Instrument Flying 2 Credits
- ATP A200 — Commercial Ground School 3 Credits
- ATP A218 — Commercial Flying I 1.5 Credit
- ATP A219 — Commercial Flying II 1.5 Credit
- ATP A220 — Commercial Flying III 2 Credits
- ATP A235 — Elements of Weather 3 Credits
- ATP A300 — CFI Ground School 3 Credits
- ATP A301 — CFI Flying 2 Credits
- ATP A305 — Airplane Multiengine Land Rating 2 Credits
- MATH A151 — College Algebra for Calculus 4 Credits
- PHYS A123 — College Physics I 3 Credits
- PHYS A123L — College Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit
- WRTG A111 — Writing Across Contexts 3 Credits
- WRTG A212 — Writing and the Professions 3 Credits