Overview

This course provides the student the opportunity to develop an understanding of various aspects of the aviation industry to include general regulations and laws associated with the field. Included is an overview of the aviation field and all employment opportunities. Students will also learn of the departments associated with an airport and their impact on the industry as a whole.  It introduces the challenges and complexity of aviation security faced by aviation professionals across the industry and traces the evolution of current security approaches and explores technologies and processes targeting threat mitigation and improved operational efficiency. After successful  completion of  this course, students will be eligible to complete the flight portion of the private pilots license

In this program, you will learn:

• Aerodynamics, aircraft systems, performance, weight and balance, physiology, regulations, cross country planning, weather, and decision-making skills.
• Students will receive ground school knowledge required for certification as a private pilot with an airplane single engine land rating.
• Operation and management of the Fixed Base Operation (FBO).