Aviation & Airport Management
Are you looking for a great career that is fun and pays well too? Then our Aviation & Airport Management program may be a great fit for you. Whether you choose to work as an airline pilot, corporate or charter pilot, ag pilot, flight instructor, or airport manager, you will earn the skills, knowledge, and credentials needed to succeed right here at Iowa Lakes.
The Aviation & Airport Management program is one of the best flight training values in the country. Your flight path to success includes Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, and may also include Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor, and Multi-Engine Flight Instructor. With these credentials, you will be cleared for takeoff in your new career!
With the demand for pilots on the rise, there is a huge need for new pilots to enter the workforce each year. Not only will you earn your Associate in Applied Science degree and FAA licenses and ratings, but with our great industry connections, we’ll help place you in an entry-level job and your dream career! If you want to continue to earn your four-year degree, we will show you how to do it while being paid to build hours toward your dream career. We’re here to help you succeed!
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Program Details
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Curriculum
Term 1
AVI 140 – Private Pilot Ground School
This course prepares students for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot Knowledge Exam (PAR).
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Required
Corequisite: AVI 180 – Private Pilot Flight Lab I
2023-2024 Fees (Average): Additional ground training (25 hrs @ $45/hr): $1125, FAA Knowledge Test Fee: $175.
AVI 180 – Private Pilot Flight Lab I
This course prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot Practical Test, resulting in an FAA Private Pilot certificate.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Required.
Corequisite: AVI 140 – Private Pilot Ground School
2023-2024 Fees: (Average) Airplane & Instructor Dual (45 hrs @ $210/hr): $9450, Airplane Solo (10 hrs @ $150/hr): $1500, Simulator Dual (5 hrs @ $75/hr): $375, Ground Instruction (20 hrs @ $45/hr): $900, FAA Practical Test Fee: $700.
CSC 110 – Intro to Computers
CSC-110 is an introductory course that surveys a variety of topics to include history, hardware, software, terminology, communications, computer ethics, and societal impact of computers. In addition to computer literacy, students will complete hands-on modules using operating systems, word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software; such as Microsoft Office programs.
ENG 105 – Composition I
Emphasis on expository and argumentative writings including a review of usage and mechanics.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the ACT, Accuplacer, ASSET,COMPASS as determined by Iowa Lakes policy
MAT 110 – Math for Liberal Arts
This is a general survey course which includes sets; number systems; elementary algebra; exponents; equations and inequalities; fractions; ratios; proportion and variation; probability and statistics; elementary graphing; consumer mathematics; and an introduction to geometry.
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score or MAT 054 – Math Strategies
MAT 140 – Finite Math
An applied mathematics course dealing with mathematics related to most academic disciplines .It provides introduction to matrices, linear programming, combinations, permutations, statistics, mathematics of finance.
Prerequisites: MAT 110 – Math for Liberal Arts, MAT 120 – College Algebra, MAT 121 – College Algebra, or MAT 127 – College Algebra and Trig
Choose MAT 110 or MAT 140
Term 2
AVI 212 – Instrument Ground School
This course prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Instrument Pilot (IRA), FAA Instructor Ground Instrument (IGI) and FAA Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane Knowledge Exams (FII).
Prerequisite: AVI 140 – Private Pilot Ground School
Corequisite: AVI 245 – Instrument Rating Flight Lab
2023-2024 Fees: (Average): Additional ground training (25 hrs @ $45/hr): $1125, FAA Knowledge Test Fee: $175.
AVI 245 – Instrument Rating Flight Lab
This class prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Instrument Rating Practical Test, resulting in an FAA Instrument Rating certificate.
Prerequisites: Student must hold an FAA Private Pilot certificate and AVI 180 – Private Pilot Flight Lab I
Corequisite: AVI 212 – Instrument Ground School
2023-2024 Fees (Average): Airplane & Instructor Dual (55 hrs @ $210/hr): $11550, Simulator Dual (20 hrs @ $75/hr): $1500, Ground Instruction (25 hrs @ $45/hr): $1125, Pre/Post Briefings (20 hrs @ $45/hr): $900, FAA Practical Test Fee: $700.
SPC 101 – Fundamentals of Oral Communication†
The fundamentals course develops the basic skills involved in a variety of communication situations, including oral presentations and interpersonal speaking. Emphasis is placed on organization, audience analysis, vocal and physical delivery, listening, nonverbal communication, critical thinking, and methods of dealing with communication apprehension through class discussion and activities.
SPC 112 – Public Speaking
This course examines both the theoretical and practical basis of speech communication, particularly public speaking. Emphasis is placed on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery, and audience analysis.
SPC 122 – Interpersonal Communications
Examines how humans communicate in one-on-one situations through personal and professional relationships.
Choose either SPC 101, SPC 112, or SPC 122
Math: 3 credits
Science: 4 credits
Term 3
AVI 261 – Commercial Pilot Ground School
This class prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Knowledge Exam (CAX).
Corequisite: AVI 248 – Commercial Pilot Flight Lab
2023-2024 Fees (Average): Additional ground training (25 hrs @ $45/hr): $1125, FAA Knowledge Test Fee: $175.
AVI 248 – Commercial Pilot Flight Lab
This course prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Rating Practical Test, resulting in an FAA Commercial Pilot certificate.
Prerequisites: Student must hold an FAA Private Pilot certificate with Instrument Rating and AVI 180 – Private Pilot Flight Lab I
Corequisite: AVI 261 – Commercial Pilot Ground School
2023-2024 Fees (Average): Airplane & Instructor Dual (80 hrs @ $210/hr): $16800, Airplane Solo (40 hrs @ $150/hr): $6000, Ground Instruction (25 hrs @ $45/hr): $1125, Pre/Post Briefings (30 hrs @ $45/hr): $1350, FAA Practical Test Fee: $700.
AVI 407 – Multi-Engine: Commercial Rating Flight Lab
This class prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Multi-Engine Instructor Rating Practical Test, resulting in an FAA Multi-Engine Instructor certificate.
Prerequisite: Student must hold an FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate.
2023-2024 Fees (Average): Airplane & Instructor Dual (20 hrs @ $340/hr): $6800, Ground Instruction (20 hrs @ $45/hr): $900, Pre/Post Briefings (20 hrs @ $45/hr): $900, FAA Practical Test Fee: $700.
Term 4
AVI 300 – Flight Instructor Ground School
This class prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) and Flight Instructor Airplane (FIA) Knowledge Exams.
Prerequisite: AVI 248 – Commercial Pilot Flight Lab
Corequisite: AVI 350 – Flight Instructor Flight Lab
2023-2024 Fees (Average): Additional ground training (50 hrs @ $45/hr): $2250, FAA Knowledge Test Fee: $350.
AVI 350 – Flight Instructor Flight Lab
This class prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor Practical Test, resulting in an FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate.
Prerequisites: Student must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with Instrument Rating and AVI 248 – Commercial Pilot Flight Lab
Corequisite: AVI 300 – Flight Instructor Ground School
2023-2024 Fees (Average): Airplane & Instructor Dual (25 hrs @ $210/hr): $5250, Ground Instruction (50 hrs @ $45/hr): $2250, Pre/Post Briefings (25 hrs @ $45/hr): $1125, FAA Practical Test Fee: $1400.
MGT 101 – Principles of Management†
Principles of Management provides the student with a conceptual framework for understanding the basic theories of management. Emphasis is placed on the internal and external environment, ethics, planning, goal setting, decision making, organizational structure, motivation and group dynamics, and effective control mechanisms for establishing and accomplishing business objectives.
BUS 161 – Human Relations†
Students are given the opportunity to apply human relations concepts and evaluate experience and observations. Social skills required in various occupational settings will be developed, emphasizing how appropriate personal attitudes lead to social and business success.
PSY 111 – Intro to Psychology†
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior; a brief history of psychology as a science, and topics fundamental to human behavior including developmental issues, sensory abilities, cognitive performance, social and emotional factors in behavior, and abnormal behavior and therapies.
SOC 110 – Intro to Sociology†
A survey course applying basic sociological concepts, theories, and methods to examine society, culture, cultural institutions, cultural diversity, and cultural stability and change.
Choose either BUS 161, PSY 111, or SOC 110
Term 5
AVI 301 – Instrument Instructor
This class prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Instrument Flight Instructor Rating Practical Test, resulting in an FAA Instrument Flight Instructor certificate.
Prerequisite: Student must hold an FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate.
2023-2024 Fees (Average): Airplane & Instructor Dual (20 hrs @ $210/hr): $4200, Ground Instruction (25 hrs @ $45/hr): $1125, Pre/Post Briefings (20 hrs @ $45/hr): $900, FAA Practical Test Fee: $700.
AVI 406 – Multi-Engine: Flight Instructor Flight Lab
This course prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Multi-Engine Practical Test, resulting in an FAA Multi-Engine Rating.
Prerequisite: Student must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot certificate.
2023-2024 Fees (Average): Airplane & Instructor Dual (20 hrs @ $340/hr): $6800, Ground Instruction (20 hrs @ $45/hr): $900, Pre/Post Briefings (20 hrs @ $45/hr): $900, FAA Practical Test Fee: $700.
AVI 129 – Employment Prep for Aviation Careers
The course prepares students for the careers in the aviation industry.
2023-2024 Fees: $100
MKT 110 – Principles of Marketing
This course is designed to give students a clear understanding of the elements of the marketing mix (4P’s) and explanation of environmental issues that are employed in business to gain a competitive edge in the global economy. Includes identification of consumer and organizational needs and an understanding of the basic consumer behavior components.
ENG 106 – Composition II
Continuation of ENG 105 with emphasis on research and documentation as well as literary analysis.
Prerequisites: ENG 105 – Composition I
AVI 941 – Practicum
This course gives students practical experience in aviation-related activities, and airport or aviation-related business.
2023-2024 Fees: None
Choose either ENG 106 or AVI 941
Business or Humanities approved by Advisor: 6 credits
† indicates a course that fulfills the diversity requirement. This course may also fulfill another general AA requirement.
