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.
Standards for the evaluation of validations and transfers of credits applicable to flight experiences, training and FAA certificates from other institutions
The purpose of these standards is to establish a competency validation process in compliance with the requirements of the academic programs of the School of Aeronautics of the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico – Bayamón Campus. These standards are aligned with the institutional standard of Validation, Transfer and Transfer of credits, applicable to the academic program of the School of Aeronautics (Associate Degree in Applied Sciences in Commercial Pilot). At the same time, it values the acceptance of training and certifications granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These policies are as follows:
During the admission process
The validation and transfer of credits of the Private Pilot certification, issued by the FAA and its theoretical component, corresponding to the AWSC 2117 course for the associate degree, will be considered.
Each case will be evaluated individually. Validation and transfer of credits will be considered after completing a validation process that includes an oral and flight evaluation, in compliance with the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). The evaluation will be completed by an authorized flight instructor with a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) license from the FAA. The ACS evaluates competencies that must be passed satisfactorily in their entirety. If the ACS is not passed, the candidate for admission must take the required courses in the academic program of interest.
Exceptions
The Dean of the School of Aeronautics must evaluate each case individually. The Dean may consider granting exceptions in writing, which allow an active student of the academic programs of the School of Aeronautics to present a request for the validation and transfer of credits applicable to theoretical courses, flight experiences, training and certificates of the FAA. Once the student presents the certification, they must undergo the validation process.
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