Aviation – Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Course Catalog
Use this course outline to follow your Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot training from private pilot instruction to commercial flight certification. See how each semester builds the skills needed for a career in professional aviation.
Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.
Aviation – Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot Info
On-Campus (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 67
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLT 105 | Aviation Meteorology | 45 | 3 |
| FLT 107 | Reciprocating Engine Technology | 28 | 1 |
| FLT 112 | Private Pilot Ground School | 45 | 3 |
| FLT 117 | Private Pilot Flight | 84 | 3 |
| FLT 120 | Human Factors In Aviation | 15 | 1 |
| FLT 127 | Private Pilot Check Ride | 14 | 0.5 |
| Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| (choose one) CSC 102 CSC 105 | Windows Applications for Technicians Computer Software Applications | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 321 | 17.5 | |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLT 137 | Instrument Ground School | 45 | 3 |
| FLT 142 | Instrument Flight | 112 | 4 |
| FLT 145 | Aviation Safety | 30 | 2 |
| FLT 150 | Aviation Law | 30 | 2 |
| FLT 155 | Airspace Systems And Operations | 56 | 2 |
| FLT 162 | Instrument Pilot Check Ride | 14 | 0.5 |
| FLT 165 | Intro To Unmanned Flight | 28 | 1 |
| CMST 101 | Foundations of Communication* | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 360 | 17.5 |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLT 200 | Aviation Seminar | 60 | 4 |
| FLT 215 | Commercial Cross Country Flight | 168 | 6 |
| FLT 222 | Commercial Pilot Ground School | 30 | 2 |
| FLT 225 | Advanced Aircraft Systems | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Communications Course (choose one) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 348 | 18 | |
Second Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLT 255 | Multiengine Flight | 28 | 1 |
| FLT 260 | Check Ride Prep | 14 | 0.5 |
| FLT 267 | Multiengine Pilot Commercial Check Ride | 14 | 0.5 |
| FLT 276 | Cfi Sel Maneuvers | 42 | 1.5 |
| FLT 282 | Cfi Check Ride | 14 | 0.5 |
| FLT 287 | Cfii Check Ride | 28 | 1 |
| FLT 292 | Fundamentals Of Instruction | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 275 | 14 | |
Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.
Optional Courses (Dual Credit Students)
FLT 102 – Intro to Unmanned Aerial Systems 3 Credits 84 Clock Hours
FLT 132 – Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems 3 Credits 84 Clock Hours
On-Campus: Uncrewed Aerial Systems Operator Option (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 62
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLT 105 | Aviation Meteorology | 45 | 3 |
| FLT 107 | Reciprocating Engine Technology | 28 | 1 |
| FLT 112 | Private Pilot Ground School | 45 | 3 |
| FLT 117 | Private Pilot Flight | 84 | 3 |
| FLT 120 | Human Factors In Aviation | 15 | 1 |
| FLT 127 | Private Pilot Check Ride | 14 | 0.5 |
| Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| (choose one) CSC 102 CSC 105 | Windows Applications for Technicians Computer Software Applications | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 321 | 17.5 | |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLT 137 | Instrument Ground School | 45 | 3 |
| FLT 142 | Instrument Flight | 112 | 4 |
| FLT 145 | Aviation Safety | 30 | 2 |
| FLT 150 | Aviation Law | 30 | 2 |
| FLT 155 | Airspace Systems And Operations | 56 | 2 |
| FLT 162 | Instrument Pilot Check Ride | 14 | 0.5 |
| FLT 165 | Intro To Unmanned Flight | 28 | 1 |
| CMST 101 | Foundations of Communication* | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 360 | 17.5 |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLT 200 | Aviation Seminar | 60 | 4 |
| FLT 215 | Commercial Cross Country Flight | 168 | 6 |
| FLT 222 | Commercial Pilot Ground School | 30 | 2 |
| FLT 225 | Advanced Aircraft Systems | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Communications Course (choose one) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 348 | 18 | |
Second Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLT 255 | Multiengine Flight | 28 | 1 |
| FLT 260 | Check Ride Prep | 14 | 0.5 |
| FLT 267 | Multiengine Pilot Commercial Check Ride | 14 | 0.5 |
| FLT 269 | Uncrewed Aerial Systems Evolution And Advanced Operations | 84 | 3 |
| FLT 271 | Uncrewed Aerial Systems Flight And Maintenance Lab | 56 | 2 |
| Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 286 | 13 | |
Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.
Optional Courses (Dual Credit Students)
FLT 102 – Intro to Unmanned Aerial Systems 3 Credits 84 Clock Hours
FLT 132 – Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems 3 Credits 84 Clock Hours