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The Aviation Operations Program integrates simulator flight training with rigorous academic study, proving a strong foundation for leadership positions within the aviation industry. The program emphasizes the study of a unique combination of group dynamics, human factors, and safety awareness along with the technical fundamentals of flight in order to enhance students' development of situational awareness, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Miramar College's Aviation Operation Program meets all requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration's Part 141 Pilot Ground School.

Aviation Operations Career Pathway

Certificate of Performance*

Certificate of Achievement

Commercial Pilot
Courses	Units
AVIA 133, Human Factors in Aviation	3
AVIA 201, Commercial Airline Pilot Instruction	3
Total Units = 6

Flight Instructor
Courses	Units
AVIA 133, Human Factors in Aviation	3
AVIA 212, Flight Instructor Ground School	4
Total Units = 7

Helicopter Operations
Courses	Units
AVIA 133, Human Factors in Aviation	3
AVIA 151, Helicopter Pilot Ground School	3
Total Units = 6

Instrument Pilot
Courses	Units
AVIA 133, Human Factors in Aviation	3
AVIA 199, Instrument Ground School	4
Total Units = 7

Private Pilot
Courses	Units
AVIA 101, Private Pilot Ground School	3
AVIA 133, Human Factors in Aviation	3
Total Units = 6
College credit earned in high school

Team Resource Management
Courses	Units
AVIA 128, Group Dynamics: Teams Under Stress	3
AVIA 133, Human Factors in Aviation	3
AVIA 228, Group Dynamics II	3
Total Units = 9

When passed with a "C" or better, indicates student qualification to take the FAA Commercial Pilot Knowledge Examination.

*This is a department award in recognition of information on the transcript and does not imply that a graduation requirement has been met. See description

Management
Courses	Units
AVIA 101, Private Pilot Ground School	3
AVIA 105, Introduction to Aviation & Aerospace	3
AVIA 125, Aviation and Airport Management	3
AVIA 128, Group Dynamics: Teams Under Stress	3
AVIA 133, Human Factors in Aviation	3
AVIA 195, Basic Instrument Flight Procedures	3
AVIA 196, Basic Instrument Flight Lab	1
BUSE 119, Business Communications	3
BUSE 201, Business Organization and Management	3
Total Units = 25
College credit earned in high school

Professional Pilot
Courses	Units
AVIA 101, Private Pilot Ground School	3
AVIA 105, Introduction to Aviation and Aerospace	3
AVIA 125, Aviation and Airport Management	3
AVIA 128, Group Dynamics: Teams Under Stress	3
AVIA 133, Human Factors in Aviation	3
AVIA 199, Instrument Ground School	4
AVIA 201, Commercial Airline Pilot Instruction	3
AVIA 212, Flight Instructor Ground School	4
Total Units = 26
College credit earned in high school


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