The Program
Aviation is one of the most exciting career fields in today’s transportation
industry. Because the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area is recognized as one of the world’s
leading aviation centers, Mountain View College’s unique Aviation Technology Program
provides training to meet the demand for college-trained personnel in all phases
of aviation. Students desiring a career in aviation may choose from one of the following
programs:
Professional Pilot
Aircraft Dispatcher
Airport Management
Qualified aviation personnel who possess a well-rounded education are essential
to many important positions in the aviation industry. Mountain View’s program includes
selected aviation, english, mathmatics, computer science, business, humanities,
fine arts, and psychology courses.
Aviation Careers
Professional Pilot
The Professional Pilot Program at Mountain View College provides the flight training
and ground school instruction necessary to complete the Commercial Pilot and Certificated
Flight Instructor certificates. Successful completion of the program results in
achieving an associate degree from Mountain View College. In addition to the associate
in applied sciences degree requirements, students may train for the Instrument Flight Instructor certificate
and the Multi-engine rating. All ground school instruction and flight training conforms
to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 61 and 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). Students completing
this option will have the basic FAA certificates and ratings required for careers
as airline pilots, corporate pilots, flight engineers, flight instructors, air taxi
pilots, aerial applicator pilots, aircraft salespersons, pilots for law enforcement
agencies, and other general aviation positions. Admission to this program will be
in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and upon consultation
with and approval by an Aviation Technology instructor. Flight fees, simulator fees,
pre- and post-flight briefing fees are in addition to the regular tuition.
Aircraft Dispatcher
The job of an aircraft dispatcher is an integral part of the overall flight operations
of an airline. An individual in this position works in conjunction with an airline
pilot and is responsible for regulation compliance, weather analysis, and aircraft
loading prior to aircraft departure. In the Aircraft Dispatcher Program, students
may earn a certificate after approximately one year, or complete the Associate in
Applied Sciences Degree. Mountain View College operates an FAR Part 65 approved
training program. Admission to this program will be in accordance with all applicable
Federal Aviation Regulations and upon consultation with, and approval by, an Aviation
Technology Instructor.
Airport Management
This option provides students with a general overview of administrative functions
related to aviation businesses. It combines aviation and business courses, stressing
terminology and management techniques and functions as they apply to the aviation
industry. Students completing this program may qualify for support or training positions
in airport management, or as staff members to operations superintendents and aviation
authority boards.
Why Mountain View College?
Quality
At Mountain View College, your instructors are dedicated teachers who place students
and teaching above their personal research and publications. Special emphasis is placed upon personalized
instruction in a small classroom environment. In addition to quality instruction,
support services such as financial aid, counseling, tutorial assistance, and a health
center are available.
Convenience
The college is located in southwest Dallas County near Loop 12 and Illinois Avenue.
It is readily accessible to residents in Oak Cliff, Duncanville, Grand Prairie,
DeSoto, Cedar Hill, and other southwest Dallas County areas. Accessibility to north
and east Dallas is adequately provided by I-30 and Loop 12. For those students who
must coordinate work and class schedules, classes are offered days, evenings, and
Saturdays.
Reasonable Cost
Tuition and fees at Mountain View are kept at the lowest possible level. Tuition’s
is charged on a sliding scale and is based upon your legal place of residence and
the number of credit hours in which you are enrolled.
Final Approach
Summary
The Aviation Technology at Mountain View College will provide you with the aviation
training you desire. Whether you are seeking an associate degree, wish to add an
additional certificate or rating, or just learn to fly for fun, the right choice
is Mountain View College. Take the first step towards your career in aviation. Enroll
in one of the Aviation Technology Program options at Mountain View College.
Mountain View College
4849 West Illinois Avenue
Dallas, TX 75211-6599
Business and Technology Division (214) 860-8656, 860-8852, or 860-8774
http://aviation.mvc.dcccd.edu
http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu
Educational opportunities are offered by the Dallas County Community College District
without regard to race, color, age, national origin, Religion, gender, or disability
Degrees and Certificates:
Associate in Applied Sciences Degree
Aviation Technology - Professional Pilot Option
|
Semester I |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
AIRP 1313 |
Introduction to Aviation |
3 |
|
AIRP 1317 |
Private Ground School
|
3 |
|
AIRP 1301 |
Air Navigation |
3 |
|
AIRP 1215 |
Private Flight |
2 |
|
AIRP 1311 |
Flight Theory |
3 |
|
*MATH 1314 |
College Algebra |
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester I |
17 |
|
Semester II |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
AIRP 1347 |
Human Factors in Aviation |
3 |
|
AIRP 1343 |
Aerodynamics |
3 |
|
AIRP 1351 |
Instrument
Ground School
|
3 |
|
AIRP 1307 |
Aviation Meteorology |
3 |
|
AIRP 1255 |
Intermediate Flight |
2 |
|
ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
|
|
|
Total Hours Semester II |
14 |
|
Semester III |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
AIRP 2337 |
Commercial Ground School
|
3 |
|
AIRP 2250 |
Instrument Flight |
2 |
|
AIRP 2355 |
Propulsion Systems |
3 |
|
*ITSC 1401 |
Introduction to Computers
|
4 |
|
*SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 |
|
PSYC 2301 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester III |
18 |
|
Semester IV |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
AIRP 2239 |
Commercial Flight |
2 |
|
AIRP 2333 |
Aircraft Systems |
3 |
|
AVIM 2335 |
Airport Management |
3 |
|
AIRP 2349 |
Instructor Ground School
|
2 |
|
AIRP 2236 |
Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane |
3 |
|
AVIM 2337 |
Aviation Law |
3 |
|
*HUMA 1315 |
Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester IV |
17 |
|
|
Total Hours |
71 |
* Courses may be substituted. |
Associate in Applied Sciences Degree
Aviation Technology - Aircraft Dispatcher
|
Semester I |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
AIRP 1313 |
Introduction to Aviation |
3 |
|
AIRP 1317 |
Private Pilot Ground School
|
3 |
|
AIRP 1311
|
Flight Theory |
3 |
|
*ITSC 1401 |
Introduction to Computers |
4 |
|
*MATH 1314 |
College Algebra
|
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester I |
16 |
|
Semester II |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
*SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication
|
3 |
|
AIRP 1351 |
Instrument Ground School
|
3 |
|
AIRP 1307 |
Aviation Meteorology |
3 |
|
BUSI 1301 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
|
ENGL 1301 |
Composition I
|
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester II |
15 |
|
Semester III |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
AIRP 2337 |
Commercial Ground School
|
3 |
|
AIRP 2355 |
Propulsion Systems
|
3 |
|
AIRP 2352 |
Practical Dispatching I
|
3 |
|
AIRP 2333 |
Aircraft Systems
|
3 |
|
PSYC 2301 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester III |
15 |
|
Semester IV |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
AIRP 1347 |
Human Factors in Aviation |
3 |
|
AIRP 2353 |
Practical Dispatching II
|
3 |
|
BMGT 1303 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
|
AVIM 2337 |
Aviation Law
|
3 |
|
*HUMA 1315 |
Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester IV |
15 |
|
|
Total Hours |
61 |
* Courses may be substituted.
|
Associate in Applied Sciences Degree
Aviation Technology - Airport Management
|
Semester I |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
AIRP 1313 |
Introduction to Aviation |
3 |
|
AIRP 1317 |
Private Pilot Ground School |
3 |
|
AIRP 1311 |
Flight Theory
|
3 |
|
*ITSC 1401 |
Introduction to Computers
|
4 |
|
BUSI 1301 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
|
*MATH 1314 |
College Algebra |
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester I |
19 |
|
Semester II |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
*SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 |
|
BMGT 1303 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
|
ENGL 1301 |
Composition I
|
3 |
|
AIRP 1307 |
Aviation Meteorology
|
3 |
|
*ACCT 2301 |
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester II |
15 |
|
Semester III |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
AVIM 2331 |
Airline Management |
3 |
|
AVIM 2339 |
Aviation Marketing |
3 |
|
*ACCT 2302 |
Principles of Accounting II
|
3 |
|
ECON 2301 |
Principles of Economics I |
3 |
|
AVIM 2337 |
Aviation Law |
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester III |
15 |
|
Semester IV |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
AVIM 2335 |
Airport Management |
3 |
|
ECON 2302 |
Principles of Economics II
|
3 |
|
BUSI 2301 |
Business Law |
3 |
|
PSYC 2301 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
*HUMA 1315 |
Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester IV |
15 |
|
|
Total Hours |
64 |
* Courses may be substituted.
|
Certificate
Aviation Technology - Aircraft Dispatcher
|
Semester I |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
AIRP 1313 |
Introduction to Aviation |
3 |
|
AIRP 1317 |
Private Pilot Ground School |
3 |
|
AIRP 1311 |
Flight Theory |
3 |
|
AIRP 1351 |
Instrument Ground School
|
3 |
|
AIRP 1307 |
Aviation Meteorology |
3 |
|
AIRP 2352 |
Practical Dispatching I |
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester I |
18 |
|
Semester II |
|
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
AVIM 2337 |
Aviation Law |
3 |
|
AIRP 2355 |
Propulsion Systems |
3 |
|
AIRP 2333 |
Aircraft Systems |
3 |
|
AIRP 2337 |
Commercial Ground School |
3 |
|
AIRP 2353 |
Practical Dispatching II |
3 |
|
|
Total Hours Semester II |
15 |
|
|
Total Hours |
33 |
* Courses may be substituted.
|
For a detailed listing of program requirements click on the following link:
https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0608/programs/degree.cfm?degree=13
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