Aviation Program Brochure - Alamo Colleges

Take flightwith anAviationTechnologyDegree!Soar into a High-Flying Career for the 21st CenturyAviation education is affordablePalo Alto College is rapidly becoming theleader of collegiate aviation education inSouth Texas and offers these advantages:• Lowest program cost anywhere• Financial aid available to qualifiedapplicants• Latest training technology in classroomand lab• Knowledgeable, qualified, caring facultyAviation graduates find exciting andrewarding careers as• Airline Pilots• Corporate Pilots• Cargo Pilots• Instructor Pilots• Airport Managers• Corporate Aviation Management• Fixed Base Operators• Tower Controller• In Route Air Traffic ControllerDegree OptionsAssociate of Applied Science in Aviation ManagementThis program prepares an individual for mid-level management careers in aviation support areas suchas airport management, air carrier operations, corporate aviation departments, fixed based operationsand flight school management, and in national, state and local aviation agencies, authorities or boards.Selected electives, field trips and guest speakers are incorporated into the program.This degree program places the graduate in the unique position as an entry-level manager in any aspectof the aviation industry.Associate of Applied Science in Professional PilotThis option prepares individuals who look forward to careers as air carrier pilots, general and corporate aviationpilots, instructor pilots and agricultural pilots. The professional pilot today flies many types of aircraft –from single-engine trainers to 777 air carriers. This program goes beyond the minimum pilot qualifications thatprepare the student to enter the job market upon graduation.Upon graduation the first opportunity will be as a certified flight instructor, which allows gaining flight experienceand building flight time for potential advancement.Associate of Applied Science in Air Traffic ControlThe Air Traffic Control program prepares the student to pass the entrance exam for the FAA Air Traffic ControlAcademy in Oklahoma City, Okla.Upon completion of the academy program, the individual will be in the FAA Air Traffic Control system.Classes at the college are designed to prepare the student with the knowledge needed to successfully pass theentrance exam. At any time during the course, should a student decide not to continue with the ATC program,he or she can transition to the Aviation Management degree and continue the path to an aviation career.Classes leading to FAA certification must adhere to FAA guidelines, and therefore, require students to attend aminimum number of classroom hours and maintain higher than average grades.Your Career Starts Here at Palo Alto College!