Aircraft Piloting & Navigation

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Topics of Study

In Aircraft Piloting & Navigation you will learn to:

• Fly aircraft that carry people and cargo, dust crops, and rescue people
• Understand aircraft design, flight systems, and controls
• Work as a member of a flight crew
• Use radios and navigation systems
• Follow safety and traffic rules
• Follow government rules and regulations for pilots
• qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercial and airline tests

Degrees

The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Aircraft Piloting & Navigation will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:

• 2-year degree: required by most airlines before hiring; commercial and professional pilot training programs may qualify individuals to sit for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exams
• New airline pilots start as first officers or flight engineers, usually with smaller regional or commuter airlines, where they obtain experience flying passengers.