Central Oregon Community College

LOOK WHAT YOU CAN DO From a private or commercial pilot certification to certified flight instructor rating, Central Oregon Community College’s Aviation program offers you the skills needed for a successful career in the aviation industry. Classes include Aerodynamics, Aviation Meteorology Theory and Aircraft Systems. What if we add in courses on Small Business in Aviation and Instrument Ground? That’s what we thought! You’re intrigued, and you should be! COCC’s Aviation program offers students a world of opportunities . . . whether your goal is to earn your pilot’s license or transfer to Embry Riddle’s Professional Aeronautics program, we’ve got the options for you!

YOUR CHOICES General Courses Any member of the community can take aviation courses without entering the full degree program. Whether you want to learn to fly, earn a new certification or rating, or simply discover a little bit about the aviation industry, contact the program coordinator for course options today. Associate of Applied Science Degree The Associate of Applied Science in Aviation - Professional Pilot Airplane degree offers students opportunities to become a private or commercial airplane pilot, participate in search and rescue flight missions, build a career within the fire fighting field and more. Graduates of this program receive the following certificates and ratings: Private pilot certificate Commercial pilot certificate Instrument rating Multi-engine rating Certified flight instructor rating Students also have the option to earn the instrument flight instructor and multi-engine instructor ratings if they choose. On top of these exciting options, our instructors bring years of military, airline, and commercial aviation experience. The program also includes extensive hands on training with the state-of-the-art CAT IV Modular Flight Deck training simulator as well as over 200 hours of actual flight time. What could be better? (Read on . . . there is more!) Transfer to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University COCC’s AAS in Aviation - Professional Pilot program is articulated with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s bachelor of science program in Professional Aeronautics, allowing students easy transfer upon completion of the AAS degree. Note: Due to FAA rating/certification testing costs and required flight simulator use and actual flight time associated with aviation classes, this program carries significant additional fees. However, additional financial assistance is available to qualified students; contact COCC’s Student Financial Aid Office for details.

POTENTIAL CAREERS Flight Instructor General Aviation Business Aviation Corporate Aviation Search and Rescue Military Aviation Agricultural Flying Fire Fighting Note: Use of flight simulator and required flight time carries additional fees above and beyond tuition. Contact program coordinator for details and financial aid information.