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.
Cost of Attendance
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.
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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
Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ allows entry points into the program based on prior certifications
earned as a hobbyist or through military training.
* This program is financial aid eligible.
Plan of Study Grid
|
First Semester (Fall) |
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) |
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 |
|
|
|
|
Prof Research & Reporting
|
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) |
COM-120 or |
Intro Interpersonal Com or |
|
|
|
|
Public Speaking or
|
|
|
|
|
Business Communication
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
*** |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Credit Hours |
6 |
0 |
6 |
Fourth Semester (Fall) |
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) |
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: |
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 |
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