Bachelor of
Science Degree Plan of Study (B.S.A.T.)
Credit Hours Required
for Bachelor Degree: 128
The Professional Flight Technology program
is designed for persons interested in a career as a pilot
for a regional or major airline, corporate flight department,
or general aviation. The plan of study is structured into
an academically oriented, four-year baccalaureate degree
program where contemporary collegiate coursework is blended
with progressive aviation studies. Within the first two
years, students earn a commercial pilot certificate with
an instrument rating and study traditional subjects including
English, calculus, and physics. The multi-engine rating
is acquired either during semester four or semester five.
The final two years of the program emphasize
transport category aircraft systems, provide extensive
transport category flight simulator experience, crew resource
management training, advanced navigation, advanced meteorology,
and turbine aircraft flight training.
Students are awarded an Associate of
Science degree after completing the first two years of
the program and the Baccalaureate degree after meeting
academic requirements for the last two years.
An additional fee is assessed for each
flight and flight training device course. Flight
& Simulator Fee information is available from
the Bursar.
Because of limited space, selection
for this program is academically competitive. Completed
applications must be received at the Office
of Admissions by November 15th for
the following fall semester. Students who have been
selected must possess a valid Federal Aviation
Medical and student pilot certificate. However all incoming
students are encouraged to obtain the First Class
FAA medical and student pilot certificate. The First Class
medical will ultimately be required to pursue a career
in commercial aviation. The medical certificate
must be obtained from a specially certified physician
called an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). Names of local
AME's are typically available at nearby airports offering
flight training. For more information on the FAA
medical and AME's click on http://www.cami.jccbi.gov/AAM-300/amcdfaq.html.
International students are eligible
to apply for admission to the Professional Flight Technology
major. International applicants must demonstrate
proficiency in English written and verbal skills.
Additional requirements imposed by the Federal Aviation
Administration, Transportation Security Administration,
and other United States government agencies may affect
your eligibility for flight training. Click the
link below for specific requirements for international
students interested in Professional Flight Technology.
For more general information about International
Students attending Purdue, contact the Office
of International Students & Scholars.
Criteria Necessary to Become a Junior
in Professional Flight
The
flight faculty has established minimum standards for sophomores
to proceed into the junior year. In general, students:
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Must have at least 30 hours of
non-aviation collegiate level coursework applicable
to the Professional Flight Plan of Study taken at
Purdue or directly transferable to Purdue.
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An unrestricted U.S. FAA Commercial
Pilot Certificate, single engine land.
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An unrestricted U.S. FAA Instrument
Rating Airplane.
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An FAA medical certificate valid for
at least second-class privileges.
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A minimum cumulative overall (not semester)
grade point average of 2.5 out of 4.0 in all coursework.
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A minimum cumulative overall (not semester)
grade point average of 2.5 out of 4.0 in all AT
coursework.
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All AT coursework within the first
two years of the flight curriculum must be taken
as graded ø the pass/no-pass option is not allowed.
NOTE: Non-flight
majors wishing to transfer into Professional Flight as
juniors must also meet these requirements and are accepted
on a space available, academically competitive basis.
Degrees, Certificates, and Ratings Awarded
The Degree of Associate
in Applied Science is awarded once the student completes
the first two years of the flight plan of study.
Additionally, students earn private and commercial pilot
certificates and an instrument rating.
The Bachelor of Science
Degree in Aviation Technology is awarded to students successfully
completing requirements of the second two years.
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