Aviation, Associate in Applied Science Degree
This is an archived copy of the 2020-2021 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit https://catalog.nmc.edu.
NMC Code: 920 (Pre Aviation) /562 (Aviation)
Admission Requirements
NMC's Aviation Program has a competitive admissions process. Please see the Competitive Points Rubric for additional details. All students applying to the Aviation program will need to complete an NMC general application by selecting Pre Aviation, NMC Code 920. An additional application is required for the Aviation program. Contact program advisor at aviation@nmc.edu for details.
Complete the admission process for Aviation:
- Review Competitive Points Rubric
- Complete Aviation application by submitting the following:
- Birth Certificate or Passport
- Driver's License or State ID
- First Class Medical1
- Financial Plan
- Student Information Sheet
Prior to beginning Aviation coursework it is recommended that students complete the following required general education courses. Refer to the Competitive Points Rubric to see how these courses apply to the admissions process.
- ENG 111 English Composition with a 2.0 grade or higher
- Choice of ENG 112 English Composition or ENG 220 Technical Writing or BUS 231 Professional Communications
- MTH 23 Beginning Algebra with a 2.0 grade or higher
- Any Group One Humanities course
- Any Group One Science course with a lab
- Any Group One Social Science course
1 | Before beginning flight training, students must obtain a medical certificate from an FAA-approved medical examiner. Visit www.flightphysical.com or www.faa.gov for a list of FAA-approved medical examiners. Students must be cleared to fly by the TSA before receiving flight instruction. |
Major Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
General Education Requirements | ||
ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
English Composition | ||
Technical Writing | ||
Professional Communications | ||
Any Group 1 Humanities course | 3 | |
Math Competency 1 | ||
Any Group 1 Science course with a lab | 4 | |
Any Group 1 Social Science course | 3 | |
Occupational Specialty Requirements | ||
AVF 111 | Private Flight | 5 |
AVF 132 | Instrument Flight | 4 |
AVG 101 | Private Ground School | 5 |
AVG 161 | Mechanics for Pilots | 3 |
or AVG 190 | Aviation Weather | |
AVG 202 | Advanced Aircraft Systems | 3 |
AVG 252 | Instrument Ground School | 4 |
Directed Electives | ||
Select 23 credits from the list below | 23 | |
Total Credits | 64-65 |
1 | Placement into MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or higher, or completion of MTH 23 Beginning Algebra. |
Directed Electives
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
AVF 141 | Remote Pilot Flight | 3 |
AVF 211 | Commercial Drone Operations | 4 |
AVF 230 | Commercial Flight I | 2 |
AVF 232 | Commercial Flight II | 3 |
AVF 234 | Commercial Flight III | 2 |
AVF 241 | Advanced Drone Operations | 3 |
AVF 271 | Multi-Engine Flight | 1 |
AVF 274 | Tailwheel Flight | 1 |
AVF 275 | Seaplane Flight | 2 |
AVF 283 | Upset Maneuver Training | 1 |
AVF 284 | Instrument Flight Instructor | 2 |
AVF 382 | Flight Instructor Rating | 4 |
AVG 102 | Leadership in Aviation | 2 |
AVG 161 | Mechanics for Pilots | 3 |
AVG 190 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
AVG 201 | International Aviation | 3 |
AVG 204 | Airline Aircraft Ground School | 3 |
AVG 231 | Aviation Law | 3 |
AVG 240 | Corporate Aviation Ground | 3 |
AVG 251 | Commercial Ground School | 4 |
AVG 285 | Crew Resource Management | 3 |
AVG 381 | Instructor Ground School | 5 |
Students seeking an AAS Degree in Aviation from NMC shall earn the required aviation credits listed for their degree or a combination of three methods:
- Aviation courses listed in the NMC catalog;
- Approved transfer credit;
- NMC competency testing - maximum of 17 aviation credits may be obtained through competency testing, not including AVF 271 Multi-Engine Flight, AVF 284 Instrument Flight Instructor, AVF 382 Flight Instructor Rating and AVG 381 Instructor Ground School.Testing is allowed only with director’s approval.
To obtain the AAS Degree, students must complete a minimum of three flight courses listed in this catalog through the normal process for obtaining credit. All AVF and AVG courses must be completed with a 2.0 grade or higher. Please consult an aviation advisor for scheduling guidelines.
Independent study and specialty courses are also available. Examples: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Unmanned Systems, and Advanced Aviation topics.
Before beginning flight training, students must obtain a medical certificate from an FAA-approved doctor. Visit www.flightphysical.com or www.faa.gov for a list of FAA-approved doctors. Students must be cleared to fly by the TSA before receiving flight instruction.
Year 1 | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | |
AVF 111 | Private Flight | 5 |
AVG 101 | Private Ground School | 5 |
AVG 231 | Aviation Law | 3 |
Credits | 13 | |
Spring | ||
AVF 132 | Instrument Flight | 4 |
AVG 190 | Aviation Weather | 3 |
AVG 252 | Instrument Ground School | 4 |
Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
English Composition | ||
Technical Writing | ||
Professional Communications | ||
Credits | 14-15 | |
Summer | ||
AVF 230 | Commercial Flight I | 2 |
AVF 232 | Commercial Flight II | 3 |
AVG 251 | Commercial Ground School | 4 |
Credits | 9 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
AVF 234 | Commercial Flight III | 2 |
AVF 271 | Multi-Engine Flight | 1 |
AVG 202 | Advanced Aircraft Systems | 3 |
Group 1 Social Science course | 3 | |
Group 1 Science with Lab | 4 | |
Credits | 13 | |
Spring | ||
AVF 382 | Flight Instructor Rating | 4 |
AVG 202 | Advanced Aircraft Systems | 3 |
AVG 381 | Instructor Ground School | 5 |
Group 1 Humanities course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 64-65 |
Estimated Flight Time: 225 hours
Special Notes:
- Flight time varies by student. Flight times listed are expected completion times.
- Students are encouraged to fly during the summer term to ensure program completion on time.
- Students may start the Aviation program in Fall, Spring or Summer semester. This Course Sequence Guide is a general guide for appropriate course selection.
- Contact the Aviation Academic Advisor for more information at 231-995-2911.
Criteria | Possible Points | Max Points Possible | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Academic Degree | 5 | ||
Bachelor Degree |
5 | ||
Associate Degree |
3 | ||
Private Pilot License and/or Ground Completed | 5 | ||
Private Pilot License |
3 | ||
Private Ground Completed |
2 | ||
General Education Credits Earned Toward Aviation Degree | 3 | ||
17 Credits |
3 | ||
12 Credits |
2 | ||
4 Credits |
1 | ||
High School GPA | 5 | ||
3.5 to 4.0 |
5 | ||
3.0 to 3.49 |
4 | ||
2.5 to 2.99 |
3 | ||
2.0 to 2.49 |
1 | ||
Other Requirements Completed | |||
First Class Medical |
Verified by Advisor | ||
Financial Plan Signed |
Verified by Advisor | ||
Total Maximum Points | 18 |