Student Learning Outcomes

The Flight Operations program, available to majors and non-majors, prepares students for FAA certification (licensing) and ratings. The Flight Operations program includes courses ranging from private pilot through commercial pilot with instrument and multi-engine ratings, each supported by an appropriate ground school. Upon completion of the Flight Operations major, students will be able to:

• Understand the impact of aviation and technology in a global/societal context.
• Apply the techniques, skills, and modern aviation tools to identify and solve problems.
• Function on a multi-disciplinary team and operate as a crew member in an aircraft cockpit.
• Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and aerodynamic principles to ensure safe and efficient flight operations.
• Accurately analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources.
• Understand professional and ethical responsibility.
• Communicate with agency representatives, superiors, subordinates, and peers with precision and clarity.
• Recognize the need for the ability to engage in lifelong learning.
• Understand contemporary aviation industry issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge of business applications relating to the management of flight operations.