Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology AAS

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Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology AAS

Program Code: A60180B

Launch a new career as a commercial pilot and reach new heights with our Aviation Management and Career Pilot (AMCP) program, offered at the Institute of Aeronautical Technology on our Havelock campus. The AMCP program uses a combination of classroom, simulator, and real-life flight experience to prepare you for a variety of aviation careers with commercial airlines, general aviation, the aerospace industry, or state and federal aviation organizations. This is the only opportunity of its kind in the Carolinas.

Skills You’ll Learn

The Aviation Management and Career Pilot program is focused on job-related skills in the following areas:

  • Piloting an aircraft (for some positions, certain specific certifications are required, such as CFI and MEI)
  • Communicating effectively
  • Employing electronic resources to research and analyze data
  • Operating within the ethical, legal, and regulatory standards of the industry
  • Using critical thinking skills to solve aviation problems
  • Relating effectively to aviation customers
  • Employing scientific and aerodynamic principles to safely and efficiently operate an aircraft

Career Opportunities

There are many employment opportunities for Aviation Management and Career Pilot graduates, including:

  • Air carriers
  • Aircraft manufacturers
  • Fixed base operators
  • Flight schools
  • Government aviation operations
  • Repair stations
  • View more career opportunities

Plan of Study

The recommended course sequence for this program and a complete list of related classes are available in the Academic Catalog. Click the button below to view a copy of this plan of study, which is also available as a PDF.

View Plan of Study(link is external)

Questions others are asking.

Flight - Instrument Pilot (AER 161) - 40 hours
Flight - Commercial Pilot (AER 171) - 120 hours
Flight - Multi-Engine (AER 285) - 20 hours
Flight - CFI (AER 281) - 30 hours

We offer several credentials that provide the flexibility you need. Most degree programs last two years and provide the most in-depth study of a particular subject. Diplomas and certificates take less time and are often taken in conjunction with other degree programs. Specialized training is also available for workforce development programs that are completed in less than a year.

While the AAS is a degree leading to possible job placement upon graduation, Craven Community College has a special relationship for transfer to a BS Degree in Aviation Management with Southern Illinois University.

Contact Information

Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Program Director
Institute of Aeronautical Technology
Havelock Campus
252-444-1377

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