Pilot Training*

Training offered in this field:

1. Instruction: This program is designed for those who wish to complete two years of college to become eligible to enter civil aviation as professional pilots.
2. Basic Pilot Training prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Written Examination for the private pilot license. Required course is Aviation and Transportation 120.
3. Advanced Pilot Training: A program designed to give private pilots adequate aeronautical knowledge and experience necessary to enter the field as commercial pilots with an instrument rating as their career. To enter this program, it is required that the student satisfactorily completes Aviation and Transportation 120 (may be taken credit by examination).

The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate the skills required to successfully pass the FAA knowledge exam appropriate to the rating sought. Students will demonstrate an understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations and proficiency in cross country flight planning. Students will demonstrate practical skills required to pass FAA practical testing for the rating sought.

Associate in Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE		UNITS
AT 112	Private Pilot Laboratory I	2
AT 113	Private Pilot Laboratory II	3
AT 120**	Private Pilot Ground School	5
AT 121	Navigation	3
AT 122	Meteorology	3
AT 123	Aircraft Structure and Aerodynamics	3
AT 124	Radio Procedures and Flight Regulations	3
AT 125	Instrument Rating Ground School	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		25

* AS and Certificate are Financial Aid Ineligible
** AT 120 may be taken credit by exam

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2023	GCC Catalog 2023-2024
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.