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Home » Academics » Academic Programs » Aviation: Professional Pilot Technology

Aviation: Professional Pilot Technology

Aviation: Professional Pilot Technology

An Exciting New Program

This exciting new bachelor degree program will provide graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the sciences and technologies involved in aviation and the communication skills necessary to perform and compete in the aviation industry in addition to comprehensive flight training.

Graduates will hold multiple Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and ratings and will be well-prepared for a wide range of careers in aviation, including professional pilots. Most major airlines are now requiring their professional pilots to have a baccalaureate degree, preferably in aviation.

Benefits

The benefits of a degree in Professional Pilot Technology from Vermont Tech are many and include:
  • Unique flying opportunities due to weather, topography, and location
  • Small class sizes, hands-on experience, and personalized instruction from professionals who care about your success
  • Wide range of career opportunities


For more information, please call our Admissions department at 1-800-442-8821.

Curriculum

First Year - FallCredits
Private Pilot - Ground3
Private Pilot - Flight
2
Aviation Meteorology I3
Algebra and Trigonometry5
Freshman Orientation
1
English
3
 Total: 17
 
First Year - SpringCredits
Pilot Instrument Rating - Ground
3
Pilot Instrument Rating - Flight
2
Aviation Meteorology II3
Physics I4
AH/SS Elective3
 Total: 15
 
Second Year - FallCredits
Commercial Pilot - Ground4
Commercial Pilot - Flight Phase 1
3
Aviation Project I2
21st Century Avionics / Instrumentation
3
Intro Occupational Physiology & Psychology3
Total: 15
 
Second Year - SpringCredits
Commercial Pilot - Flight Phase II
3
Aviation Safety & Accident Investigation3
Aviation History
3
Technical Communication3
AH/SS Elective3
Opr Sys SS & Db
2
Total: 17
 
Third Year - FallCredits
CFI - Ground
3
Human Factors, Risk Management/CRM
3
Principles of Management
3
Business Ethics
3
Upper Level AH/SS Elective3
Total: 15
 
Third Year - SpringCredits
CFI - Airplane
3
AC Maintenance for Pilots
3
Org Behavior & mgt3
AH/SS Elective3
Statistics3
Total: 15
 
Fourth Year - FallCredits
Multi-Engine Ground/Flight
1
CFI - Instrumental Ground/Flight
1
CFI - Multi-Engine Ground/Flight
1
Corporate Flying and the Aviation Business3
Adv Aerodynamics & Flight Controls
3
Elective3
Business Information Architecture3
Total: 15
 
Fourth Year - SpringCredits
Adv Transport Category Systems
3
Upper Level Open Elective
3
High Altitude Nav & Int'l Flight Ops3
Aviation Senior Project
3
Open Elective3
Total: 15


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