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Course Criteria
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits The student will develop an in-depth knowledge of helicopter components, functions, systems, aerodynamics, and performance at the commercial pilot level. The student will also gain necessary knowledge on en route flight to include weather, navigation, and regulations. By the end of the course, the student will have met the aeronautical knowledge requirements to take the FAA Commercial Pilot, Rotorcraft- Helicopter written knowledge test. Prerequisite: AS 142 or FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter Rating.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits During this course, the student obtains the foundation for helicopter operations in terrain flight and in varying environmental conditions. The student will be introduced to aspects particular to helicopter flight as it pertains to adverse weather, day and night environments specifically pertaining to take-off, cruise, and landing. Emphasis will be placed on understanding principles of flight close to the Earth and hazards both natural and man-made. Additional emphasis will be placed on helicopter flight in and around mountains. The student will be exposed to visual references and how to adjust perceptions to maintain safe, low-level flight in and around hazardous conditions present in commercial helicopter operations. By the end of the course, the student will have sufficient knowledge to understand the concepts necessary for employment in the commercial helicopter industry. Prerequisite: AS 372 or approval of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(1,0) 1 Credit A course in which students will discuss and develop short-term and long-term job and career goals, conduct career research using various University and industry resources, prepare a personal job search portfolio, prepare resumes and letters of application, and gain insights and proficiency in interviewing skills so they are better prepared to enter the job market upon graduation. Students will participate in simulated interview scenarios, will be expected to correspond with at least one company, and will be involved in the evaluation of letters, resumes, and interviews. This course will be graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits A capstone course designed to develop a detailed understanding of the organizational behavior, interpersonal relationships skills, and other critical behavioral dynamics of professional flight crews. The course builds upon the knowledge of crew resource management (CRM) acquired during the student's private, instrument, and commercial pilot certification training. The history of CRM, CRM concepts of communication processes, problem solving, group dynamics, workload management, and situational awareness will be investigated. Aircraft incidents and accidents related to the evolution of CRM training programs and FAA regulations will be analyzed. Intrapersonal and psycho-motor skills will be addressed as they relate to safe, legal, and efficient flight operations. Prerequisites: AS 350 and PSY 101.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits During this course, the student obtains the foundation for the FARs as they relate to flight planning and navigation for various operations. The student will be able to use regulatory and operations requirements to plan flights. Remote location flight and terrain flight navigation procedures will be studied closely. Cargo planning for internal and/or external loads will also be considered. Communications procedures with internal and external operations nodes during near-ground operations will be discussed. By the end of the course, the student will have sufficient knowledge to understand the concepts necessary for effective flight planning and operation in the commercial helicopter industry. Prerequisite: AS 372 or approval of instructor.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits A study of the scope and function of a major air carrier's organizational structure and the specific relationships of the operations department with those of marketing, maintenance, and safety are discussed. A study of corporate issues including the industry in general, market structure, certification, FAR Part 121 regulations, economic issues, mergers, corporate culture, and international topics will be included. From an operational perspective, topics include flight operations employment policies, domiciles, operating specifications, types of services provided, training, passenger considerations, decision making, communications, and pertinent FARs.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course will introduce the advanced student to the U.S. Constitution as well as to federal, state, and local statutes. The student will become familiar with case law and common law and develop an understanding of the chronological development of these laws and their application to aviation. The student will be introduced to civil law, including tort, product liability, contract, sales, secured credit, property, environmental, and labor laws. Criminal statutory law and government, airman, and operator rights and liabilities will also be studied, as well as international laws and conferences. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits A capstone course designed to assist the student in developing an attitude and philosophy for accident prevention. The course includes ideal and practical, personal and organizational safety procedures and goals; safety philosophies; aircraft accident reports; human factors; principles of accident investigation, accident prevention programs, and accident statistics; current events; and NTSB special studies. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits This capstone course includes a review of pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations, navigation systems and procedures, manual flight planning, emergency and abnormal procedures, the general operating manual, aircraft systems and performance development, human factors, and practical dispatching applications. Prerequisite: AS 310. Corequisites: AT 300, WX 301. (AT 300 and WX 301 are only applicable for those students in the Dispatcher Program.)
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course will provide the student with detailed knowledge of complete turbojet systems. The student will: (1) be exposed to complex air carrier aircraft systems; (2) conduct a detailed exmination of the B-747- 400. Air carrier procedures are examined from a crew members' operational perspective. Prerequisite: AS 356 or permission of the instructor.
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