Commercial Pilot (AAS)
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Commercial Pilot has as its goal the formation of professionals who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enable them to work as commercial pilot.
The Bayamón Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The Program is designed to develop the competencies that will enable students to:
Knowledge
- Understand the professional ethics and decision making in the aviation industry.
- Know the contemporary problems in the aviation industry.
Skills
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences and applied sciences to the disciplines related to aviation.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Analyze and process data.
- Work effectively in multidisciplinary and diverse work teams.
- Use the techniques, skills and modern technology necessary for professional performance.
- Apply the pertinent knowledge in the identification and solution of problems.
Attitudes
- Engage in and recognize the need and the capacity to participate in a process of life-long learning.
Admission Requirements
To be a candidate for admission to the program, the student must comply with the following:
- Be a high school graduate or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.50.
- Present a First Class Medical Certificate issued by a doctor of medicine recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (14 CFR Part 67), in order to take flight laboratory courses.
- Have an interview in English, with a panel directed by the chief of flight instructors of the Aeronautical School or the designated person and be recommended for admission by the panel.
Transfer or Change of Major Requirements
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.50 from the campus or institution of origin.
- Present a First Class Medical Certificate issued by a doctor of medicine recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (14 CFR Part 67), in order to take flight laboratory courses.
- Have an interview in English, with a panel directed by the chief of flight instructors of the Aeronautical School or the designated person and be recommended for admission by the panel.
Graduation Requirements
- Achieve a minimum general and major grade point average of 2.50.
- Approve the courses AWSC 2116, AWSC 2117, AWSC 3155, and AWSC 3160 with a minimum grade of C.
Requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Commercial Pilot
| General Education Requirements |
24 credits |
| Major Requirements |
36 credits |
| Total |
60 credits |
General Education Requirements - 24 credits
Major Requirements - 36 credits