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 100 Quantitative Literacy 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

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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

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Math Competency may be fulfilled by completing MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy with a grade of 2.0 or better, or placement into any math course higher than MTH 100. (MTH 100 credits do not count toward the total degree requirement credits)

Directed Electives

*Does not count toward requirements of 14 CFR §61.160(c)(1-3). See advisor for details.

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:

1. Aviation courses listed in the NMC catalog; 
2. Approved transfer credit;
3. A maximum of 17 aviation credits may be obtained through certification credit. AVF 271 Multi-Engine Flight, AVF 284 Instrument Flight Instructor, AVF 382 Flight Instructor Rating and AVG 381 Instructor Ground School are not approved for certification credit.

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.

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. The Course Sequence Guide may be adjusted with advisor approval.
• Contact the Aviation Academic Advisor for more information at 231-995-2911.