The Commercial Pilot Training program combines course work in flight training along with other graound school courses to prepare students for obtaining a commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating. To meet these requirements, most students require more than six quarters to complete the training. Because of this need, classes are scheduled each summer quarter. Additional ratings for flight instructor, instrument flight instructor, multi-engine, and seaplane may be earned through special arrangements (usually the eight quarters).
Special departamental rules and procedures stated in the BBCC Professional Pilot Course Handbook apply to this program.
Students desiring admission into the Commercial Pilot Training Program must meet appropriate admission requirements stated in section 1.1 of the BBCC Professional Pilot Course Handbook. Contact the Aviation Department at (509) 793-2241 or Admissions (509) 793-2061 for specific admission requirements.
Associate in Arts and Science Transfer Option
Those students who wish to obtain a two-year transfer degree in order to continue at a transfer institution must contact their aviation advisor early in the program to ensure the required course work is taken. If some of the basic education requirements have pre-approved substitutions, and additional electives are taken, it is possible for the commercial pilot student to receive both the AAS and the AA&S degrees.
Associate in Applied Science Professional/Technical Program
BBCC offers a two-year Professional/Technical Program in aviation for students who wish to prepare for a career as a commercial pilot and not transfer to a four-year college. Students are also required to take all the courses listed below plus any electives necessary to meet quarterly and program credit totals.
Related instruction required for an Associate in Applied Science Degree**
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| BUS 120 |
Human Relations on the Job |
4 |
| CMST 100 |
Human Communications |
4 |
|
OR |
|
| AVF 225 |
Effective Comm. in Flight Instruction |
4 |
| ENGL 109 |
Applied Technical Writing |
3 |
| FAD 150 |
Industrial First Aid |
2 |
| MAP 104 |
Applied Mathematics (AVF) |
3 |
| AVF 111 |
Preflight Ground School |
1 |
| AVF 112 |
Private Pilot Ground School |
4 |
| AVF 113 |
Meteorology |
5 |
| AVF 114 |
Theory of Flight |
4 |
| AVF 117 |
Aviation Emergency Preparedness |
1 |
|
OR |
|
|
Flight Physiology* |
3 |
| AVF 141 |
Private Pilot Flight (Stage I) |
4 |
| AVF 142 |
Private Pilot Flight (Stage II) |
4 |
| AVF 143 |
Private Pilot Flight (Stage III) |
4 |
| AVF 221 |
Commercial Pilot Ground School |
4 |
| AVF 223 |
Instrument Ground School |
4 |
| AVF 251 |
Commercial Pilot Flight (Stage IV) |
4 |
| AVF 252 |
Commercial Pilot Flight (Stage V) |
4 |
| AVF 253 |
Commercial Pilot Flight (Stage VII) |
4 |
| AVF 254 |
Night Flying |
1 |
| AVF 261 |
Instrument Flight (Stage VI) |
4 |
| CSC 100 |
Microcomputer Software Survey** |
2.5 |
|
OR |
|
| CSC 108 |
Introductuion to Microsoft Applications |
2.5 |
| Electives** |
|
20.5-21 |
*Offered through CWU at BBCC
**To meet AA&S degree requirements, see advisor for substitute courses.
NOTE: AVF 141, 142, 143, 251, 252, 253, 254, 261 must be taken to complete the flight laboratory portion of the program.
Certificates of Achievement-Commercial Pilot
The Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide recognition for the student who does not plan to complete an Associate in Applied Science degree program. This certificate includes related instruction (listed below) and a minimum of 51 credits in the program.
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| BUS 120 |
Human Relations on the Job |
4 |
| CMST 100 |
Human Communications |
4 |
|
OR |
|
| AVF 225 |
Effective Comm. in Flight Instruction |
4 |
| ENGL 109 |
Applied Technical Writing |
3 |
| FAD 150 |
Industrial First Aid |
2 |
| MAP 104 |
Applied Mathematics (AVF) |
3 |
| Plus 51 credits listed below through AVF 261 |
|
Certificates of Accomplishment
Students who are interested in trainig in specialized areas of flight will be awarded Certificates of Accomplishment as follows:
Certificate of Accomplishment-Aircraft Solo
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| AVF 111 |
Pre-Flight Ground School |
1 |
| AVF 141 |
Private Pilot Flight (Stage I) |
4 |
Certificate of Accomplishment-Private Pilot License
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| AVF 112 |
Privaet Pilot Ground School |
4 |
| AVF 113 |
Meteorology |
5 |
| AVF 142 |
Private Pilot Flight (Stage II) |
4 |
| AVF 143 |
Private Pilot Flight (Stage III) |
4 |
Certificate of Accomplishment-Commercial Pilot
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| AVF 114 |
Theory of Flight |
4 |
| AVF 221 |
Commercial Pilot Ground School |
4 |
| AVF 251 |
Commercial Pilot Flight (Stage IV) |
4 |
| AVF 252 |
Commercial Pilot Flight (Stage V) |
4 |
| AVF 253 |
Commercial Pilot Flight (Stage VII) |
4 |
| AVF 254 |
Night Flying |
1 |
Certificate of Accomplishment-Instrument Pilot
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| AVF 223 |
Instrument Ground School |
4 |
| AVF 261 |
Instrument Flight Instruction (Stage VI) |
4 |
Certificate of Accomplishment-Flight Instructor
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| AVF 225 |
Effective Communication in Flight Instruction |
4 |
| AVF 270 |
Flight Instructor |
4 |
Certificate of Accomplishment-Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| AVF 271 |
Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane |
2 |
Certificate of Accomplishment-Sea Plane
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| AVF 272 |
Sea Plane Flight |
2 |
Certificate of Accomplishment-Multi-Engine
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| AVF 275 |
Multi-Engine Flight |
2 |
Certificate of Accomplishment-Simulator Training
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| AVF 276 |
Simulator Training |
1 |
Certificate of Accomplishment-Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| AVF 291 |
Multi-Engine Instructor |
2 |
Certificate of Accomplishment-A.T.P.: Multi-Engine
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| AVF 292 |
A.T.P.: Multi-Engine |
1 |
