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Professional Pilot, BS - Program Information

Professional Pilot Program Mission Statement

To prepare students for ready placement and advancement in the aviation industry as airline pilots, by providing a solid foundational skill-set to include critical thinking and teamwork, aviation related technical knowledge and the appropriate FAA pilot certification and ratings, an awareness of the current trends and issues within the context of modern flight operations, all infused with an emphasis on safety and risk management with practical applications in the real world environment.

 

Program Educational Goals

UCM鈥檚 Professional Pilot program is designed to support your growth within the aviation industry. Throughout your studies, you will:

  1. Obtain Commercial, MEL/SEL Certificate with Instrument Rating and CFI.
  2. Become eligible for the Restricted ATP Certificate.
  3. Learn to effectively communicate and network with industry professionals.
  4. Obtain the skills needed to build and promote a culture of safety in the aviation industry.
  5. Learn to solve complex and/or technical problems using emerging technologies relating to aviation.

 

Unique Learning Opportunities

At UCM we strive to provide our students with hands-on learning and research opportunities that will prepare them to advance throughout their flying careers. Some opportunities you may be presented as a Professional Pilot major at the 欧美视频 in Warrensburg include:

  • Participate in the Department of Aviation鈥檚 Flight Team (Flying Mules).
  • After earning your Certified Flight Instructor credential you will have the opportunity to work for UCM while building the necessary flight hours to enter the industry.
  • Airline pipeline programs that are designed to help you get an interview and begin your career. These pipeline programs include Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines, and Republic Airways.
  • Train with state-of-the-art flight training devices including:
    • Redbird FTD
    • Frasca RTD
    • B-737 FTD

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Department of Aviation
T.R. Gaines 210
Warrensburg, MO
Tel: 660-543-4969

Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies

Department of Aviation

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Flight Training Equipment

Cessna 172 Skyhawk airplane

Cessna 172 Skyhawk

The 欧美视频鈥檚 Department of Aviation is currently using 20 plus C-172 aircraft to complete training requirements in the Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Flight Instructor training courses.

 
Beechcraft B58 Baron airplane

Beechcraft B58 Baron


The 欧美视频鈥檚 Department of Aviation is currently using two B58 aircraft to complete the Multi-Engine Rating training course.

 
 Man stading in front of a flight simulator

Simulators


The 欧美视频鈥檚 Department of Aviation flight training program also includes several state-of-the-art Frasca and Redbird flight training devices to supplement the student鈥檚 flight training. When using the Frasca or Redbird simulators, students can train on various types of aircraft. UCM trains on the Skyhawk 172, both G1000/glass cockpit and steam gauge; and Beechcraft Baron.

The 欧美视频鈥檚 Department of Aviation is one of the few in the country that offers students the opportunity to fly a Boeing 737-800 simulator. This device is an identical representation of the airplane made by Boeing and gives pilots hands-on experience running checklist flows, systems and the avionics package associated with an aircraft of this size. Students also are given various flying scenarios, including working as a crew

Admission Requirements

Admission into the Professional Pilot degree program has the same GPA/ACT requirements as admission into the university.

Due to the critical nature of flight operations, a certain level of academic performance is expected of all UCM Aviation students. A minimum final grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better is required for all coursework that is to be applied to meet degree requirements. Further, a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to remain on the flight schedule.

At mid-term of each semester, any student with a 鈥淒鈥� or 鈥淔鈥� grade in an aviation course will be notified that they will have four weeks to show improvement in the associated course and they will be advised that free tutoring sessions are available to them. If, at the end of four weeks, no progress has been made to improve the grade, they will be removed from flight status so that they may focus on improving the course grade.

 

Pre-Aviation Status

Incoming Professional Pilot students will be considered as 鈥淧re-Aviation鈥� students for the first semester and certain academic performance benchmarks must be met to be eligible to begin flight training.

During the first semester, two courses will be required; AVIA 1310-FAA Private Pilot Requirements and AVIA 1903-Aviation History. These two courses will need to be completed with a final grade of 鈥淏鈥� or better and the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test will need to be passed at the end of that semester. Students meeting this benchmark will be placed on the flight schedule and begin flight training the following semester.

There is the possibility of beginning flight training during the first semester based on exemplary academic performance in AVIA 1310-FAA Private Pilot Requirements and AVIA 1903-Aviation History. At mid-term, the top academic performing students in these classes will be identified and the opportunity to begin flight training at that time may be offered to them, based upon resource availability.

NOTE: For incoming Professional Pilot students who come to UCM holding an FAA Private Pilot Certificate, an evaluation test, comprised of an oral and flight examination will be scheduled with the Chief Flight Instructor. The result of this evaluation will determine what flight lab and courses the student will be enrolled in for the first semester. The results of the evaluation flight may require remedial flight training or recommended courses that will need to be completed before progressing in the Professional Pilot plan of study.

 

FAA Medical Certification Requirements

All FAA certificated pilots, with limited exceptions, are required to undergo periodic medical examinations and hold an FAA issued Medical Certificate of the appropriate class. The UCM Department of Aviation requires all students in the Professional Pilot degree program to hold the Second Class Medical Certificate. For questions related to FAA medical certification contact the Chair of the Department of Aviation and/or refer to the FAA website at .

 

Financial Considerations

Although UCM Aviation works diligently to keep costs as low as possible while delivering the highest levels of quality and safety, flight training is still an expensive undertaking. It is important that students planning to major in Professional Pilot understand that financial planning is vital to successfully completing this degree. A delay in flight training progress due to a lack of funds is frustrating and, in the end, even more expensive due to the need for refresher training.

The cost of the flight training associated with the Professional Pilot degree is approximately $70,000.00-$75,000.00. The actual amount will vary due to individual circumstances and rates of learning, but this is a good range for planning purposes. This amount is in addition to room, board, tuition, and other costs associated with the educational process.

  • Students should have a set plan for funding and/or financing the cost of the aviation program prior to enrolling.

Current Fee Listing and Estimated Costs    |    Flight Fees by Lesson/Course

 

Flight Operations Manual

This standardization manual is designed as a reference source for all flight training courses. Flight course information, UCM policies and procedures, and flight maneuvers are explained.

It is understood that there are acceptable variations to different maneuvers, some more so than others. UCM has developed the most effective and efficient training methods for our program. Remember this text was created for the students鈥� benefit and should be the primary reference for all maneuvers done at UCM.

Each maneuver will include a list of references indicating where further information about the maneuver may be obtained. UCM strongly suggests the references be used to help develop a complete understanding of each maneuver prior to attempting them in flight.

Flight Operations Manual

 

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The UCM Professional Pilot degree program is accredited by by the .

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The UCM Professional Pilot degree program is certificated under 14 CFR Part 141 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

 

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