Aviation

A.A.S. Degrees, Certificates, Minor
The aviation programs at the UAF Community & Technical College offer certificate and associate degree programs that prepare students for careers in aviation maintenance and professional piloting.
The aviation maintenance program is one of the only Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified, Part-147 school programs in the nation in which students can complete the FAA mechanic’s certificate requirements with airframe and powerplant ratings in as little as one year. Graduates who pass the FAA examinations for the airframe and powerplant ratings qualify for entry-level positions in aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification.
The professional piloting program offers a series of aviation piloting courses ranging from ground school classes for private through commercial flying, Arctic survival, weather, and aircraft maintenance.
Learn more about available certificates and degrees:
- Aviation Maintenance (A.A.S.)
- Airframe and Powerplant (Cert)
- Airframe (Cert)
- Powerplant (Cert)
- Professional Piloting (A.A.S.)
Course Lists by Subject
Airframe and Powerplant
AFPM F111 General Airframe and Powerplant
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Shop practices, basic math, applied physics, FAA regulations, basic electricity, aircraft weight and balance, ground operations and servicing, cleaning and corrosion control, and materials and process. Preparation for the FAA Mechanics Airframe Structures Written, Oral and Practical Exam.
Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F145 Basic Mathematics
1 Credit
Offered Fall
Review of applied and technical mathematics related to the construction and engines of aircrafts. Common, decimal, fractions and mixed numbers; extracting square roots and raising numbers to a given power; solving ratios, proportions and percentage problems; fundamental algebraic operations.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F146 Basic Electricity
2 Credits
Offered Fall
Electrical theory and concepts for the aviation mechanic. Ohm's law, electrical circuits, diagrams, batteries and a variety of electrical components.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F147 Physics for Mechanics
0.5 Credit
Offered Fall
Applications of mechanics; levers, sound, fluid and heat dynamics. Basic aircraft structures and aerodynamics. (Course does not fulfill natural science requirements for any degree.)
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F148 Aircraft Drawing
1 Credit
Offered Fall
Basic drafting. Drawings, symbols and schematic diagrams, sketches of repairs and alterations, blueprint information, graphs and charts.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F149 Fluid Lines and Fittings
0.5 Credit
Offered Fall
Rigid and flexible fluid lines and fittings, fabrication and installation.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F150 Materials and Processes
2 Credits
Offered Fall
Basic shop practices, including selection, identification and installation of aircraft hardware and materials, precision measuring tools and operations, basic heat treating processes, forms of nondestructive inspections.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F151 Cleaning and Corrosion Control
1 Credit
Offered Fall
Basic aircraft cleaning materials, methods and corrosion control.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F152 Federal Aviation Regulations
1 Credit
Offered Fall
Federal Aviation Regulations for maintenance of aircraft. Maintenance forms and records, publications, privileges and limitations of aircraft mechanics.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F153 Weight and Balance
1 Credit
Offered Fall
Weighing procedures, weight, arms, moments, center of gravity computations and placarding. Aircraft loading, required forms, weighing.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F154 Ground Operations and Servicing
0.5 Credit
Offered Fall
Starting, moving, servicing, securing and fueling aircraft.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F205 Airframe Structures
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Aircraft wood, dope, fabric finishes, welding, sheet metal, assembly and rigging and inspection. Preparation for the FAA Mechanics Airframe Structures written, oral and practical exam.
Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F206 Airframe System and Components
2 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Aircraft electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Landing gear, instruments, fuel, communication and navigation, cabin atmosphere control, and fire protection systems. Inspection, checking, troubleshooting, repair and servicing. Preparation for the FAA Mechanics Airframe Structures written, oral and practical exam.
Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F215 MOS Powerplant Theory/Maintenance
2 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Jet engine fundamentals, analysis and testing. Inspecting turbo jets, turbo shaft and turbo fan engines. Overhaul, inspection and fundamentals of reciprocating engines. Preparation for the FAA Mechanics Airframe Structures written, oral and practical exam.
Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F216 MOS Powerplant System/Components
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Fuel metering, induction systems, propellers, control systems and powerplant electricity. Repair, inspection, service and troubleshooting. Preparation for the FAA Mechanics Airframe Structures written, oral and practical exam.
Prerequisites: Experience requirements of FAR 65.77.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F217 FAA Airframe & Powerplant Test Preparation
9 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Preparation for the FAA Mechanics General, Airframe, Powerplant written, oral and practical exams.
Prerequisites: Must meet the experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.77 as evidenced by an approved FAA Form 8610-2.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 7.5 + 3 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F230 Aircraft Electrical Systems
2.5 Credits
Offered Spring
Wiring, control, indication and protection devices for AC and DC systems. Inspection, troubleshooting service and repair of these systems.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F231 Powerplant Electrical Systems
1.5 Credits
Offered Fall
Installation, inspection, testing, servicing engine electrical system wiring, controls, indicators and protective devices. Repair and service of electrical generating systems.
Prerequisites: Admission to A&P program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F235 Aircraft Reciprocating Engines
4.5 Credits
Offered Spring
History and development of the aircraft reciprocating engine. Repair, overhaul and inspection of various types of engines. Operation and troubleshooting of engines.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 4.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F240 Turbine Engines
2 Credits
Offered Summer
Development, theory and operation of turbine engines. Engine design, performance, accessories and subsystems. Engine maintenance and overhaul.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F244 Lubricating Systems
1.5 Credits
Offered Spring
Identification and selection of lubricants for aircraft powerplants. Inspection, service, troubleshooting and repair of the lubrication systems and components.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F245 Ignition Systems
2 Credits
Offered Summer
Overhaul, inspection and troubleshooting of reciprocating and gas turbine ignition systems. Repair and bench testing of components.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F246 Fuel Metering Systems
2 Credits
Offered Spring
Fundamental operation of fuel metering systems in aircraft powerplants. Technical data to repair and overhaul carburetors and components. Inspecting, troubleshooting and adjusting turbine engine fuel metering systems and electronic fuel controls.
Prerequisites: Admission to the A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F248 Induction Systems
0.5 Credit
Offered Spring
Operation and service of aircraft induction, preheat, anti-ice and supercharger systems.
Prerequisites: Admission to A&P program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F249 Powerplant Cooling Systems
0.5 Credit
Offered Spring
Inspection, service and repair of engine cooling systems -- both air and liquid cooled installations.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F250 Powerplant Exhaust Systems
0.5 Credit
Offered Spring
Inspection, service and repair of engine exhaust systems. Includes operations of turbo compounded engines, thrust reversers and noise suppressors.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F251 Fuel Systems
1.5 Credits
Offered Fall
Inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and engine fuel systems and components.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F252 Propellers
2 Credits
Offered Spring
Identification and nomenclature of aircraft propellers. Operation, control and repair of both reciprocating and turbine engine installations.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F253 Transport Category Aircraft
1 Credit
Offered Spring
Introduction to transport category aircraft systems and components.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F254 Ice and Rain Control Systems
0.5 Credit
Offered Spring
Inspection, operation and troubleshooting of de-ice and anti-ice systems.
Prerequisites: Admission to A&P program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F255 Fire Protection Systems
0.5 Credit
Offered Fall
Inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and engine fire detection and extinguishing systems.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F256 Communications and Navigation Systems
0.5 Credit
Offered Spring
Operation of aircraft avionics, autopilots and antennas, including inspection and installation.
Prerequisites: Admission to A&P program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F257 Instrument Systems
0.5 Credit
Offered Fall
Inspection, troubleshooting, removal and replacement of aircraft and engine instruments and indicating systems.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F258 Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems
1 Credit
Offered Spring
Aircraft pressurization, air conditioning, heating and oxygen systems. Operation, inspection, troubleshooting, service and repair.
Prerequisites: Admission to A&P program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F259 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
1.5 Credits
Offered Spring
Operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and uses in aircraft. Identification of hydraulic fluids, seals, hydraulic and pneumatic control devices, inspection and servicing and troubleshooting.
Prerequisites: Admission to A&P program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F260 Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
1.5 Credits
Offered Spring
Simple and complex landing gear systems. Operation, service and repair of mechanical and hydraulic retraction mechanisms. Wheel, tire and brake service. Aircraft speed and configuration warning systems, electric brake controls, anti-skid systems, landing gear position and warning systems.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F261 Nonmetallic Structures
1 Credit
Offered Summer
Inspection, service and repair of wood structures. Preliminary and secondary repair of interior and service of plastic, honeycomb, bonded, and composite and laminated structures.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F262 Aircraft Coverings
1 Credit
Offered Summer
Selection, application, inspection and testing of fabric and fiberglass coverings and methods of repair.
Prerequisites: Admissions to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F263 Aircraft Finishes
0.5 Credit
Offered Summer
Identification and selection of aircraft finishing materials. Application of paints, dopes, primers and trim.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F264 Sheet Metal Structures
3 Credits
Offered Spring
Aircraft sheet metal fabrication, inspection and repair, including rivets and fasteners.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F265 Aircraft Welding
1.5 Credits
Offered Summer
Contemporary welding methods on aircraft structures. Oxyacetylene, arc, inert gas and brazing techniques. Inspection of welded structure and safety procedures.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F266 Assembly and Rigging
1.5 Credits
Offered Fall
Aerodynamic theory and function of aircraft control surfaces. Fabrication and installation of control devices for fixed and rotary wing aircraft; jacking and control surface balance.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F267 Airframe Inspections
0.5 Credit
Offered Summer
Inspection and return of aircraft to service. Procedural and legal aspects of 100 hour, annual and periodic inspections.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F270 Airframe Testing
0.5 Credit
Offered Summer
Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral and practical exams for the powerplant mechanics' license.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F271 Powerplant Inspections
0.5 Credit
Offered Summer
Methodology and record keeping for inspection of aircraft reciprocating and gas turbine engines.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F272 Powerplant Testing
0.5 Credit
Offered Summer
Preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral and practical exams for the powerplant mechanics' license.
Prerequisites: Admission to A & P Program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AFPM F325 Inspection Authorization Preparation
2 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Prepares FAA certificated Airframe and Powerplant mechanics eligible for an inspection authorization under FAR 65.91 for the FAA tests to obtain their inspection authorization. Course also includes practical aspects of the privileges and limitations of the holder of an IA.
Prerequisites: FAA A & P Certificate, meet additional requirements of FAR 65.91.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 2 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
Aviation Technology
AVTY F100 Private Pilot Ground School
4 Credits
Offered Fall
Study of aircraft and engine operation and limitations, aircraft flight instruments, navigation, navigation computers, national weather information and dissemination services. Federal aviation regulations, flight information publications, radio communications and navigation. Preparation for FAA private pilot-airplane written exam.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F101 Private Pilot Flight Training
2 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or independent flight instructor. Training will meet federal aviation regulations. Course completion requires awarding of private pilot certificate.
Prerequisites: Department approval required.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F102 Commercial Ground Instruction
3 Credits
Offered Spring
Advanced study of aircraft performance, airplane systems (including complex single engine, multi-engine and turboprop aircraft), navigation, regulations and meteorology. Employment considerations for commercial pilots surveyed. Preparation for the FAA commercial pilot-airplane written exam.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F103 Commercial Flight Training
2 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or independent flight instructor. Training will meet federal aviation regulations. Course completion requires awarding of commercial pilot certificate.
Prerequisites: Private Pilot certificate, AVTY F102 or concurrent enrollment, or passing score on FAA Commercial Pilot written exam, department approval required.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F105 Seaplane Flight Training
1 Credit
Offered As Demand Warrants
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or independent flight instructor. Training will meet federal aviation regulations. Course completion requires awarding of single-engine sea rating.
Prerequisites: Private pilot certificate or higher, department approval required.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F107 Multi-Engine Flight Training
1 Credit
Offered As Demand Warrants
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or independent flight instructor. Training will meet federal aviation regulations. Course completion requires awarding of multi-engine rating.
Prerequisites: Private pilot certificate or higher, department approval required.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F108 Introduction to Skis
1 Credit
Offered As Demand Warrants
Pilot instruction with a certified flight instructor or flight school in techniques of ski-plane operation and cold weather maintenance. The student is responsible for making arrangements for an appropriate aircraft, instructor and financing.
Prerequisites: Private pilot certificate.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F109 Glider Flight Training
1 Credit
Offered As Demand Warrants
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or independent flight instructor. Training will meet federal aviation regulations. Course completion requires awarding of glider and private or commercial pilot certificate with a glider category rating.
Prerequisites: Department approval.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F111 Fundamentals of Aviation
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Basic concepts associated with the aircraft and its environment. Aircraft and its components, including basic systems, Federal Aviation Administration regulations, airports and airspace utilization, aeronautical charts, navigation, weather theory, medical and emergency factors.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F116 Aviation History
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Aviation from its early days to the present. People, places and machines contributing to the development of Alaskan aviation.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F121 Introduction to Aviation Safety
2 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
An introduction to aviation safety designed to develop a positive attitude toward safety, refresh aeronautical knowledge and improve aeronautical skills. Proof required first day of class.
Prerequisites: Pilot's Certificate or enrollment in Aviation program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F155 Preventive Maintenance
1-3 Credits
Offered Spring
Mechanics of the airplane, its powerplant and systems to enable the student to evaluate malfunctions and make maintenance decisions. Designed for the pilot-owner. Proof required first day of class.
Prerequisites: Pilot's Certificate or enrollment in Aviation program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1-3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 3 times for up to 3 credits
AVTY F200 Instrument Ground School
4 Credits
Offered Fall
Instrument flight operations in detail, altitude instrument flying, air traffic control and navigation facilities, pilot responsibilities. IFR enroute charts, instrument approach procedures. Federal Aviation Regulations, flight planning, human factors and meteorology. Includes optional visits to FAA, RAPCO and ARTCC facilities. Proof required first day of class.
Prerequisites: Pilot's Certificate or enrollment in Aviation program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 3 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F201 Instrument Pilot Training
2 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or independent flight instructor. Cost of flight instruction varies with location of instruction. Training will be in accordance with current Federal Aviation Regulations. Course completion requires awarding of instrument rating.
Prerequisites: Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate or AVTY F200 (may be taken concurrently) or passing score on FAA Private or Commercial Pilot written exam; department approval.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F202 Flight Instructor Ground School
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Preparation for the FAA certified flight instructor or advanced ground instructor written exam.
Prerequisites: Commercial pilot certificate.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F203 Flight Instructor Flight Training
2 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or independent flight instructor. Training meets federal aviation regulations. Course completion requires awarding of certified flight instructor certificate.
Prerequisites: Commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating; AVTY F202; or concurrent enrollment; or passing score on FAA flight instructor written exams; department approval.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F205 Instrument Instructor Flying
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Preparation for certification as an instrument flight instructor.
Prerequisites: Commercial flight instructor certificate and department approval.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F206 ATP Ground Instruction
4 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Preparation for the FAA airline transport pilot written exam.
Prerequisites: Compliance with FAR 61.151 and 61.155 or department permission.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F207 ATP Flying
2 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Qualification for single- or multi-engine FAA airline transport pilot certificate.
Prerequisites: Commercial pilot certificate, 1500 hours of flight time as pilot or equivalent as described in FAR 61.155; AVTY F206 or passing score on FAA airline transport pilot written exam; current FAA first class medical certificate.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F211 Instrument Flying
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F220 Basic Flight Physiology
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Understanding the physiology of flight and using this knowledge to explain why certain phenomena occur to the mind and body during flight. Proof required first day of class.
Prerequisites: Pilot's Certificate or enrollment in Aviation program.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F226 Flight Engineer Ground School
4 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
A comprehensive examination of the major systems of one of the following aircraft: turbojet (B-727, DC-8, B-707); turboprop (L-382, L-188); or reciprocating (DC-6). Preparation for the FAA flight engineer written exam.
Prerequisites: FAA commercial pilot license and instrument rating or equivalent; department approval.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F231 Arctic Survival
3 Credits
Offered Spring
Use of principles, procedures, techniques and equipment to survive extreme Arctic conditions and assist in safe recovery. Lab required.
Cross-listed with EMS F257.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F232 Aviation Astronomy and Navigation
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Air navigation and astronomy, including charts, equipment, star and constellation identification, and calculations.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F235 Elements of Weather
3 Credits
Offered Fall
Weather as it affects aircraft operators with an emphasis on interior Alaska.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F239 Aircraft Dispatcher
4 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Coordinating functions involving the aircraft and other departments of an airline business. Those wanting to be eligible for aircraft dispatcher certificate must be 23 years of age.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F402 Aircraft Management
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Securing, dispatching and monitoring aircraft operations. Safety, security, community relations, cost-effective scheduling and personnel management for mission scheduling.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F405 Advanced Aircraft Operations
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Techniques and requirements associated with the operation of turbine-powered aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, helicopters and STOL aircraft for pilots and air workers; safety; systems; aerodynamics; operating characteristics.
Prerequisites: AVTY F100, AVTY F111.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
AVTY F410 Techniques of Bush Flying
2 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Flight training emphasizing emergency procedures in remote locations, off-airport operations, critical flight attitudes, low-level flight, terrain flying, special maneuvers and unique soft and short field takeoffs and landings.
Prerequisites: AVTY F231; AVTY F235; commercial rating; 20 hours taildragger time.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 2 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
Kevin Alexander
Associate Professor | Program Advisor | Program Director
Aviation MaintenanceEmail: kwalexander@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-455-2921
Location: Aviation Technology Hangar, 3504 University Ave S, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Roger Weggel
Assistant Professor | Program Advisor
Aviation MaintenanceProgram Advisor
Email: rfweggel@alaska.edu
Professional PilotingPhone: 907-455-2847
Location: Aviation Technology Hangar, 3504 University Ave S, Fairbanks, AK 99709