College of Aviation

Captain David M. Powell
Interim Dean

Captain Stephen K. Jones
Interim Assistant Dean and Managing Director of Operations

Gil Sinclair
Faculty Chairman

Dace Copeland
Business Manager

Jorge Fierro
Director, Academic Advising

Tracey Moon
Manager, College Services

Academic Advising

Students should contact an advisor as early as possible. Advisors are available to assist in the individual program planning, recommend electives appropriate to a student’s educational objectives, discuss employment opportunities, and help solve academic problems. Substitutions and special transfer credit must be approved by the advisor, the curriculum committee, or the Faculty Chair. Academic advising is available; phone (269) 387-0347. Because of the prerequisites and the limited offering times, students must consult an academic advisor for proper course sequence.

Career Advising

Students should contact Tracey Moon at (269) 964-6375 to discuss internships and other employment opportunities. Internships are often limited, but there are several offered. Contact the college services area for more information.

Academic Performance

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree must satisfy the following requirements and University requirements stated elsewhere in this catalog:

For students entering the Aviation Flight Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, and Aviation Science and Administration programs prior to Fall 2005, a “C” average or better must be earned in required courses with an AVS prefix. For students entering the Aviation Flight Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, and Aviation Science and Administration programs Fall 2005 and thereafter, a minimum grade of “C” in all AVS courses is required for graduation.
No more than two grades of “D” or “DC” in courses presented for graduation may be counted for graduation.

Approved Electives

Electives must be approved by a department academic advisor. While choice of electives is intended to provide flexibility for students, they must be selected to provide a thrust and add strength to the individual’s program. Non-related courses will not normally be approved.

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit for FAA certification may be accepted providing the courses were taken at another accredited collegiate institution. Although these transfer courses may be approved for AVS credit, the use of these courses for AVS course substitution may not necessarily be approved.

Additional Costs

Special lab fees are in effect for all flight courses to cover the cost of flight instruction and aircraft operations. The fee is subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in operating costs. Flight fees are based on the scheduled flight time required to complete the course. Students may require additional or less instruction. Refund of flight fees is subject to departmental refund policy, depending on whether a student completes a course of instruction or withdraws. Flight fees are due at the beginning of the semester.

Students are required to have their own tools for courses required for the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.

Class-related charges are assigned for laboratory courses. Refer to current semester course offerings booklet for course fees.