Flight Operations

The Bachelor of Science in Flight Operations is centered on a Pilot Training School certified under FAA 14 CFR Part 141, and prepares students for FAA certification (licensing) and ratings. A flight training program is available to majors and non-majors.

The Flight Operations Program includes courses from primary flight through multi-engine, commercial pilot with instrument rating, and certified flight instructor ratings, each supported by the appropriate ground school.

The learning outcomes for the Flight Operations program are:

• an understanding of the impact of aviation and technology in a global/societal context,
• an ability to apply the techniques, skills, and modern aviation tools to perform aviation related tasks,
• an ability to function on a multi-disciplinary team and operate as a crew member in an aircraft cockpit,
• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and aerodynamic principles to ensure safe and efficient flight operations,
• an ability to accurately analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources,
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility,
• an abiltiy to communicate with agency representatives, superiors, subordinates, and peers with precision an clarity,
• recognition of the need for the ability to engage in lifelong learning, and
• knowledge of contemporary aviation industry issues.

Required Flight Operations (Professional Aeronautics) courses are:

The core courses result in a minimum of 52 credits.  Additionally, students must also complete one of two areas of concentration:  Corporate Pilot or Airline Operations.

Corporate Pilot

The above concentration and the core courses result in a total of 58 credits.

Airline Operations

The above concentration and the core courses result in a total of 62 credits.

The Flight Operations minor will result in a private pilot certificate with instrument rating.  These 20 credits include:

Flight Operation internship opportunities with aviation companies are available in the Dubuque area and nationally for majors with Junior or Senior standing.  A maximum of 12 credit hours can be used toward graduation.

Course Descriptions

Four Year Paradigm, Corporate Focus

Four Year Paradigm, Airline Focus

Average Flight Costs 2010-2011