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Aviation Technology

Program of Study
Our Aviation Technology program at Íæż½ã½ã includes a two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) and two certificates. It will prepare you for a wide range of entry-level positions in the aviation industry. The education and experience you’ll receive will last a lifetime and will widen your options as your career moves forward. You can choose to earn your Career Certificate, Technical Certificate, or graduate with an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Overview

Our Aviation Technology program at Íæż½ã½ã includes a two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) and two certificates. It will prepare you for a wide range of entry-level positions in the aviation industry.

Whether you’ve already got your foot in the door of the aviation industry, or you’re only getting started, this is the program for you. The education and experience you’ll receive will last a lifetime and will widen your options as your career moves forward. You can choose to earn your Career Certificate, Technical Certificate, or graduate with an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Positions available include airport management and operations specialist, airport communications specialist, aviation security specialist, customer services specialist, airline ramp and ticket agents, aircraft dispatch specialists, UAS pilots and operators, mission controllers, UAS tech support, and UAS data analysts.

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Quick Facts

Program Name
Aviation Technology
Degree / Certificates
  • Associate of Applied Science: 60–62 hrs.
  • College Career Certificate: 15 hrs.
  • Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
  • Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
Locations
  • Raymond
Delivery Mode
  • Face-to-Face
*Select courses required for this program are available online.

Sample Curriculum

Course Hours
Technical English or English Composition I 3–4
Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
Mathematics/Science Elective 3–4
Total Hours 60–62
Course Hours
Private Pilot Ground I 3
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Part 107 3
Applied Meteorology 3
Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems – UAS 3
UAS Intermediate Flight Skill Development 3
Total Hours 15
Course Hours
Introduction to Aviation 3
Aviation Systems 3
Private Pilot Ground I 3
Airport Management and Operations 3
Aviation Security 3
Applied Meteorology 3
Approved Electives (see college catalog) 12
Total Hours 30
Course Hours
Approved Electives (see college catalog) 15
Total Hours 45

The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use .

Contact

Beth Robbins
Aviation Student Navigator
601-857-3300
Ron Lacour
Instructor
601-857-3771
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