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BS in Aeronautics Professional Pilot Version: 4.0 (17 Oct 20) 1 Mission BS in Aeronautics Professional Pilot Version: 4.0 (17 Oct 20) 1 Mission Build a world-class, leading-edge collegiate aviation program, with a focus on advanced technologies and instructional methods, dedicated to preparing students of character with a Christian world view for success in a dynamic professional environment. Vision Reach diverse students aspiring to professional aviation careers through local, state and national aviation, STEM and Christian networks, and educate, empower and inspire them through leading-edge technologies and training systems Core Values We will raise one another up in faith, hope and love “RAISE” Respect Accountability Integrity Service Excellence Opportunity Opportunity Ø U.S. GAO: Return on Investment (ROI) for aviation higher per-dollar than medicine or law Ø South Carolina is one of only 2 states without a collegiate aviation training degree program Liberty MTSU CSU Auburn ERAU Professional Pilot Program - Overview Ø Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics – Professional Pilot Ø 3 Tracks: Commercial, Military and Missionary Pilot Ø Commercial Track: Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI Ø All Tracks to qualify for reduced hours for Restricted ATP (1000 Hrs) Ø 1500 Hours normally required for ATP Ø All Ground School and Academic Courses taught at CSU Campus Ø FAA Part 141 Ground Certified* Ø Flight & Sim Training Curriculum Administered by CRAFT Flight Training and Simulation Ø FAA Part 141 Certified* Ø DA-20, DA-40 and DA-42 Ø Redbird AATD & BATD * FAA Certification Pending Professional Pilot – Commercial Track Ø Total Credits: 125 Ø LAC Credits (Core): 47-48 Ø (MATH 110 or 111) Ø AERN Core: 45 Ø Electives: 32 Ø Commercial Track Electives (Required): 17 Ø Required AERN Credits for Commercial Track: 62 * 60 hours of aviation curriculum required for FAA R-ATP certification Professional Pilot Flight Curriculum & Fees* Ø AERN 160 / 161 / 162 – Private Pilot & Labs 1, 2 Ø Cost: $13,014.00 Ø AERN 260 / 261 – Instrument Pilot & Lab Ø Cost: $11,894.00 Ø AERN 270 / 271 / 372 / 373 – Commercial Pilot & Labs 1, 2, 3 Ø Cost: $23,410.00 Ø AERN 460 / 461 – Multi-Engine Pilot (2hr) & Lab Ø Cost: $8,990.00 Ø AERN 490 / 491 – Certified Flight Instructor & Lab Ø Cost: $8,585.00 *Note: Scholarships, grants, federal loans, private loans and VA funding may be used to offset flight training lab fees Military & Missionary Track Flight Curriculum Ø Military Track – Private, Instrument, Commercial & CFI Ø Pattern Operations Ø Basic Aerobatics Ø Formation Ø Low Level Navigation Ø Emergency Procedures Ø Missionary Track – Private, Instrument, Commercial & ME Ø FAA Airframe and Powerplant* Ø Austere Field Operations Ø ICAO Operations & Procedures Ø Internship * Trident Tech University Professional Pilot Additional Curriculum Ø AERN 170 – Flight Safety Ø AERN 190 - Aviation Career Planning (1hr)* Ø AERN 240 - Aviation Weather (4hr)* Ø AERN 330 - AeroDynamics Ø AERN 340 - AdvanceD Aircraft Systems Ø AERN 350 - Global Navigation Ø AERN 380 - Airport Management Ø AERN 390 - Aviation Regulation Ø AERN 440 - Safety Management Systems Ø AERN 470 - Aviation Law Ø AERN 495- Capstone (1hr)* Courses in BOLD are Professional Pilot Core (remainder are electives) *Note: All courses are 3 credit hour courses, unless otherwise indicated Aviation Science Minor Ø 18 credit-hour requirement (any combination of courses, below) Ø Qualifying Courses (creDit hours in parenthesis): Ø AERN 160 (3), 161* (2), 162** (2) – Private Pilot License Ø AERN 170 (3) – Flight Safety Ø AERN 240 (4) – Aviation Weather Ø AERN 260 (3), 261* (2) – Instrument Rating Ø AERN 330 (3) – Aerodynamics Ø AERN 340 (3) – Advanced Aircraft Systems Ø AERN 390 (3) – Aviation Regulation Ø AERN 440 (3) – Safety Management Systems *These courses are flight training labs, requiring 2-3 flights per week and substantial lab fees ** Private Pilot License Labs (AERN 161 and 162) must be taken in consecutive semesters 12 Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds – and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting winds aloft, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I’ve topped the windswept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or even eagle flew. And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, And touched the face of God. 13 Questions? Christopher ”CJ” Will Chair, Department of Aeronautics [email protected] W: 843-863-7270.
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