Aviation Management Technology
Aviation Management Technology
The Aviation Management major focuses on the skills and knowledge required for aviation related careers including those in general aviation, the aerospace industry and state and federal aviation organizations.
Begin Your Journey
- Gain the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to succeed in the field of aviation management.
- Enjoy smaller class sizes taught by qualified instructors.
- Take advantage of free tutoring and drop-in labs.
Aviation management prepares you for opportunities in various aviation and aviation-related careers. Explore careers with commercial airlines, general aviation, the aerospace industry, the military, unmanned aircraft systems industries, and state and federal aviation organizations.
Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline.
| ITEM | IN-STATE COST | OUT-OF-STATE COST |
| Tuition* | $5,168.00-5,396.00 | $18,224.00-19,028.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Technology Fee | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| General Education Course fees | $0-100.00 | $0-100.00 |
| Additional Program Fees^ | $0-1,000.00 | $0-1,000.00 |
| Textbooks | $400.00 | $400.00 |
*Program credit hours: 68-71 – $76.00 per credit hour in-state tuition, $268.00 per credit hour out-of-state tuition.
Tuition is determined based on concentration selected.
^Flight training cost for the Professional Pilot program will be paid directly to
the flight school attended and is not included in tuition costs.
Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education more accessible.
Students in the Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology program will be required to fly simulator hours during the Air Navigation course and within the Flight-Private Pilot, -Instrument Pilot, -Commercial Pilot and -Certified Flight Instructor courses toward their FAA certification which are required to receive credit for flight courses. There will be a per hour fee for simulator use that will be set by the department.
Nondegree seeking pilots who want to prepare for the FAA written exams may apply to SCC as a special student and attend our FAA Part 141 ground schools for Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, Commercial Pilot or Certified Flight Instructor licenses and certifications. These courses are generally offered spring and fall semesters, according to student demand.
Sandhills Community College allows entry points into the program based on prior certifications earned as a hobbyist or through military training.
* This program is financial aid eligible.
Course Hours Per Week
Semester Hours
First Semester (Fall)
Class
Lab
Credit
ACA-115
Success & Study Skills
0
2
1
AER-110
Air Navigation
2
2
3
AER-111
Aviation Meteorology
3
0
3
AER-150
Private Pilot Flt Theory
2
2
3
ENG-111
Writing and Inquiry
3
0
3
MAT***
MAT-121 or MAT-171
2-3
2
3-4
Credit Hours
12-13
8
16-17
Second Semester (Spring)
Class
Lab
Credit
AER-112
Aviation Laws and FARs
2
0
2
AER-113
History of Aviation
2
0
2
AER-160
Instrument Flight Theory
2
2
3
BUS-137
Principles of Management
3
0
3
ENG-112 or
Writing/Research in the Disc or
3
0
3
PHY-110
Conceptual Physics
3
0
3
PHY-110A
Conceptual Physics Lab
0
2
1
Credit Hours
15
4
17
Third Semester (Summer)
Class
Lab
Credit
COM-120 or
Intro Interpersonal Com or
3
0
3
***
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3
0
3
Credit Hours
6
0
6
Fourth Semester (Fall)
Class
Lab
Credit
AER-114
Aviation Management
3
0
3
AER-170
Commercial Flight Theory
3
0
3
AER-211
Air Traffic Control
2
0
2
AER-216
Engines & Systems
2
2
3
AER-218
Human Factors in Aviation
2
0
2
***
Aviation Elective
1-3
0-3
2-3
Credit Hours
13-15
2-5
15-16
Fifth Semester (Spring)
Class
Lab
Credit
ACC-120
Prin of Financial Accounting
3
2
4
AER-215
Flight Safety
3
0
3
AER-217
Air Transportation
3
0
3
PSY-150
General Psychology
3
0
3
***
Aviation Elective
1-3
0-2
2-3
Credit Hours
13-15
2-4
15-16
Total Required Minimum
Semester Hours Credit
69
Aviation Electives: Please select two electives from the following:
Class
Lab
Credit
AER-115
Flight Simulator
1
3
2
AER-116
Private Pilot Flight Simulato
1
2
2
AER-119
Aircraft Structures
2
0
2
AER-210
Flight Dynamics
3
0
3
AER-213
Avionics
2
0
2
AER-220
Airport Management
2
0
2
AER-280
Instructor Pilot Flt Theory
3
0
3
UAS-110
Intro to UAS Operations
3
0
3
UAS-115
Small UAS Certification
2
0
2
WBL-112V
Work-Based Learning I
0
20
2
WBL-113V
Work-Based Learning I
0
30
3
WBL-122V
Work-Based Learning II
0
20
2
WBL-123V
Work-Based Learning II
0
30
3