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The Aviation program provides students with a foundational understanding of manned and unmanned aircraft systems and students will learn about various career pathways within the aviation industry. This program is in partnership with the University of Central Missouri and encompasses dual credit courses of Introduction to Aeronautics, History of Aviation, Private Pilot Ground School, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Students will have the opportunity to take the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Remote Pilot examination to become certified as a commercial drone pilot and will get real-world learning experiences through a flight simulator

BSSD Credit Type: Practical Art

BSSD Weighted Credit: Honor Point

High School Credits: 2.0 units

Location: Career Innovation Center

Prerequisite:

  • Grade: 11 or 12
  • CIC Application Process
  • 2.5 GPA or higher
  • UCM Dual Enrollment Requirements

Dual credit:

  • 12 College Hours - University of Central Missouri
  • AVIA 1020 Intro to Aeronautics (3 college hours)
  • AVIA 1211 UAS Regulations and Applications (1 college hour)
  • AVIA 1212 sUAS Operations (1 college hour)
  • AVIA 1213 sUAS Maintenance and Components (1 college hour)
  • AVIA 1310 Private Pilot Ground School (3 college hours)
  • AVIA 1903 History of Aviation (3 college hours)

Fees:

  • $99.50 per college credit hour
  • $175 fee to take the 107 Remote Pilot License
  • industry recignized credential (IRC):
  • FAA 107 Remote Pilot License

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