Dec 11, 2024

Catalog 2023-2024

Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Flight Training Certificate

Location(s): Catonsville

Important Information

Short Description

The Flight Training certificate provides academic, simulator and flight training required to be licensed as a commercial pilot.

Type of Credential

Credit Certificate

Program Code

285

Contacts and Additional Information

Aviation Program Faculty:

CCBC Catonsville, Professor Doug Williams
443-840-5498 or dwilliams@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Catonsville, Professor Chris Komsa
443-840-4209 or ckomsa@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Catonsville, Assistant Professor Joe Eichelberger
443-840-4463 or jeichelberger@ccbcmd.edu

Administrative Assistant:

Lisa McTaggart
443-840-4605 or lmctaggart@ccbcmd.edu

Contact the Aviation Technology Department
443-840-4157 or aviation@ccbcmd.edu or Schedule an online or in-person meeting

Additional Information:

FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program
FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative program
FAA approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification program
FAA approved for Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP)
Designated Statewide Programs include only the credit certificates and the Flight Operations Management degree.
Students considering applying for this program should read the information available on the CCBC Aviation Technology website at www.ccbcmd.edu/aviation.
Flight Training courses approved under FAA Part 141.
Some Aviation classes have lab fees. Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Community College of Baltimore County.
Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Aviation Technology, see Departmental Exam and Articulated Credit by Industry/Apprenticeship. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements (There are no program specific agreements currently.)

Pathway

Technology and Engineering Pathway

Disclosures

CCBC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the CCBC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, click here .

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Please contact the program coordinator for a suggested schedule starting in the Spring semester.

Courses Needed for This Program*

Program Requirements - 24 Credits

Program Requirements:

AVMT 131 - Private Pilot Ground School 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 132 - Private Pilot Certification Airplane I 2 Credit(s).
AVMT 133 - Private Pilot Certification Airplane II 2 Credit(s).
AVMT 231 - Instrument Pilot Ground School 4 Credit(s).
AVMT 232 - Instrument Pilot Rating Airplane I 2 Credit(s).
AVMT 233 - Instrument Pilot Rating Airplane II 2 Credit(s).
AVMT 236 - Commercial Pilot Ground School 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 237 - Commercial Pilot Certification Airplane I 2 Credit(s).
AVMT 238 - Commercial Pilot Certification Airplane II 2 Credit(s).
AVMT 257 - Commercial Pilot Certification Airplane Multi Engine 2 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 24*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

The Flight Training certificate prepares students for employment as professional pilots with regional and major airlines, corporate flight departments, charter or cargo operators, agricultural flying, flight schools, or with a government agency or military service. Non-flying positions are also available with the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal, state and local aviation agencies. A valid FAA second class medical certificate is required.

Students considering applying for this program should read the information available on the CCBC website at www.ccbcmd.edu/aviation.

Some aviation classes have lab fees . Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Community College of Baltimore County.

Program Outcomes

Educational Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will:

Be qualified for employment as a commercial pilot with regional and major airlines, corporate flight departments, business charter or cargo operators and fixed based operators.
Be qualified for employment for non-aviation positions available with other transportation related services, law enforcement, or other federal, state and local agencies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate program, graduates will be able to:

demonstrate leadership, teamwork, managerial, and organizational skills within the aviation industry;
analyze and assess airline and corporate flight operations, government regulations, and safety and environmental concerns to plan and implement appropriate strategic and tactical business methodologies;
measure the impact of global competition and security issues on the U.S. aviation industry, identify progressive actions to overcome these issues, and utilize technology to enhance efficiency and competitiveness;
respond to changing paradigms and unique challenges associated with a culturally diverse workforce; and
speak and write effectively for professional business communication in the aviation industry.