Aviation: Professional Pilot BS, Commercial Pilot Specialization

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This specialization prepares graduates for commercial aviation employment opportunities. Students must earn a minimum grade of B- in CWU’s FAA approved ground school courses to receive an FAA course graduation certificate as required by FAR141.

To be eligible for the FAA Restricted ATP certificate, students must complete the instrument/commercial pilot course with CWU in-house flight training and in the manner approved by the FAA under FAR Part 141 and the R-ATP LOA.

Professional Pilot Core Requirements

The Professional Pilot major prepares graduates for entry level careers and leadership roles in the aviation community. Students select one of two technical specializations leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Pilot. The Aviation curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in the liberal arts as well as a thorough education and training in a technical discipline.

AVM 330 - Aviation Law Credits: (3)
AVM 350 - Aviation Career Planning and Professionalism Credits: (3)
AVM 418 - Threat and Error Management in Aviation Credits: (3)
AVP 101 - Private Pilot Flight Laboratory I Credits: (2)
AVP 102 - Private Pilot Flight Laboratory II Credits: (2)
AVP 103 - Private Pilot Flight Laboratory III Credits: (2)
AVP 131 - Introduction to Aviation Credits: (1)
AVP 141 - Principles of Flight I Credits: (4)
AVP 142 - Principles of Flight II Credits: (4)
AVP 201 - Instrument Pilot Flight Laboratory I Credits: (2)
AVP 202 - Instrument Pilot Flight Laboratory II Credits: (2)
AVP 203 - Instrument Pilot Flight Laboratory III Credits: (2)
AVP 211 - Meteorology for Pilots Credits: (4)
AVP 221 - Aircraft Systems I - Reciprocating Credits: (4)
AVP 237 - Outdoor Survival for Pilots Credits: (1)
AVP 241 - Instrument Flight I Credits: (4)
AVP 242 - Instrument Flight II Credits: (3)
AVP 304 - Commercial Pilot Flight Laboratory I Credits: (2)
AVP 305 - Commercial Pilot Flight Laboratory II Credits: (2)
AVP 306 - Commercial Pilot Flight Laboratory III Credits: (2)
AVP 312 - Aviation Weather Services Credits: (3)
AVP 319 - Applied Aerodynamics Credits: (3)
AVP 340 - Human Factors in Flight Credits: (5)
AVP 352 - Multiengine Principles Credits: (2)
AVP 354 - Commercial Pilot Credits: (4)
AVP 470 - Professional Pilot Capstone Credits: (1)

Total Core Credits: 70

Commercial Pilot Specialization Courses Credits: 20

Any AVM or AVP course(s) that is/are not used in required core course.

Total Credits: 90

College and Department Information

Aviation Department
College of Education and Professional Studies

Program Outcomes
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