Program Overview

University of Alaska Fairbanks Academic Catalog

Degrees and Programs

The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a range of academic programs, including the Aviation Technology program.

Aviation Technology

Overview

The aviation technology curriculum leads to an associate of applied science degree for individuals pursuing a career as a professional pilot. Courses are also offered for currently rated flight crew members to refresh or upgrade their aeronautical knowledge to maintain and enhance their qualifications. Ground schools and related courses are taken in residence, while flight training is arranged through local flying schools.

Undergraduate Program

• Major: Aviation Technology -- A.A.S. Degree
  • Complete the general university requirements.
  • Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements.
  • Complete the following program (major) requirements:
    • AVTY 100 -- Private Pilot Ground School (4 credits)
    • AVTY 101 -- Private Pilot Flight Training (2 credits)
    • AVTY 102 -- Commercial Ground Instruction (3 credits)
    • AVTY 103 -- Commercial Flying (2 credits)
    • AVTY 155 -- Preventive Maintenance for Pilots (3 credits)
    • AVTY 200 -- Instrument Ground School (4 credits)
    • AVTY 201 -- Instrument Flight Training (2 credits)
    • AVTY 231 -- Arctic Survival (3 credits)
    • AVTY 235 -- Elements of Weather (3 credits)
  • Complete 15 credits from the following major specialty electives:
    • AVTY 105 -- Seaplane Flight Training (1 credit)
    • AVTY 107 -- Multi-Engine Flight Training (1 credit)
    • AVTY 108 -- Introduction to Skis (1 credit)
    • AVTY 109 -- Glider Flight Training (1 credit)
    • AVTY 110 -- Biennial Flight Review (1 credit)
    • AVTY 116 -- Aviation History (3 credits)
    • AVTY 117 -- Aviation Weather (3 credits)
    • AVTY 202 -- Flight Instructor Ground School (3 credits)
    • AVTY 203 -- Flight Instructor Flight Training (2 credits)
    • AVTY 205 -- Instrument Instructor Flying (3 credits)
    • AVTY 206 -- Transport Pilot Ground School (4 credits)
    • AVTY 207 -- Transport Pilot Flight Instruction (2 credits)
    • AVTY 208 -- Flight Simulator Operations (3 credits)
    • AVTY 226 -- Flight Engineer Ground School (4 credits)
    • AVTY 232 -- Aviation Astronomy and Navigation (3 credits)
    • AVTY 233 -- Loran C and GPS Navigation (1 credit)
    • AVTY 239 -- Aircraft Dispatcher (4 credits)
  • Complete general electives (4 credits)
  • Minimum credits required (60 credits)
• Minor:
  • Complete the following foundation courses:
    • AVTY 100 -- Private Pilot Ground School (4 credits)
    • or AVTY 111 -- Fundamentals of Aviation (3 credits)
  • Complete the following core courses:
    • AVTY 117 -- Aviation Weather (3 credits)
    • AVTY 231 -- Arctic Survival (3 credits)
    • AVTY 305 -- Legal Aspects of Aviation (3 credits)
  • Complete 3 credits from the following electives:
    • AVTY 301 -- Air Worker Strategies (3 credits)
    • AVTY 302 -- Aerial Data Collection (2 credits)
    • AVTY 302L -- Aerial Data Collection Lab (1 credit)
    • AVTY 402 -- Aircraft Management (3 credits)
    • AVTY 405 -- Advanced Aircraft Operations (3 credits)
  • Minimum credits required (15 credits)

Accreditation

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.