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Aviation Sciences
The Pathway
Ready for your career to take off? The Aviation Pathway is a top-rated aviation training program in the nation offering two-year degree programs.
All CCBC Aviation program guidance and policies are contained in James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences guidelines.
Follow your pathway to success!
Start Early
College Here & Now
Get ahead with CCBC’s Aviation Academy, College in High School, or Dual Enrollment opportunities.
Start Small
Milestones
Complete milestones while completing your program
Professional Pilot & Advanced Piloting
Private License
#Instrument Rating
#Commercial Certificate
#Multi-Engine Rating
#CFI-Airplane Rating
#CFI-Instruments Rating
#CFI-Multi-Engine Rating
#Restricted Airline Transport Certificate
Air Traffic Control
Certified Tower Operator
Collegiate Training Initiative Certificate
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Start fresh or apply credits towards a CCBC associate degree.
Transfer Strong
Transfer seamlessly to a four-year university and stay on track toward your bachelor’s degree.
Slippery Rock University
Point Park University
Penn State Beaver
Robert Morris University
La Roche University
Finish Stronger
Be workforce-ready with the skills, credentials, and confidence to land high-paying, high-demand jobs.
Find your future career!
Salary: $78K – $124K
Jobs: 17K – 356K openings
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics: STEM & Science Fields)
The Programs
Choose below to learn more about each of CCBC’s Aviation Sciences programs.
Professional Pilot
Associate in Applied Science
Advanced Piloting
Associate in Applied Science
Air Traffic Control
Associate in Applied Science
Aerospace Management
Associate in Applied Science
Pathway Information
Tech Tips
CCBC’s aviation programs conduct testing online using Respondus software to ensure testing integrity to comply with FAA requirements. All CCBC aviation students are required to use Respondus software. Certain technical hardware and software limitations will need to be followed to ensure that Respondus is capable of operating on a device. Respondus LockDown Browser is a client application installed on the local computer.
Computer Operating Systems
Windows:
11 and 10*
* Includes x86 32- and 64-bit processors, ARM 64-bit processors using x86 emulation including CoPilot+PC devices.
* Windows 10/11 “S mode” is not a compatible operating system, nor can Respondus LockDown Browser be obtained via the Windows App Store. At present, support for Windows 10/11 “S Mode” isn’t on the roadmap for LockDown Browser.
* Windows 10/11 “SE” is currently not a compatible operating system for LockDown Browser.
Mac:
macOS 11 to 15.0+.
ChromeOS:
Lock Down Browser for Chromebook minimally requires the version of ChromeOS that Google makes available via their Long-Term Support (LTS) channel. For more information, visit:
Respondus recommends keeping your Chromebook updated to the most recent version that is available via Google’s ChromeOS “Stable channel at:
Memory
Windows:
2 GB RAM (A minimum 4gb of available RAM is necessary when using LockDown Browser to take an exam that also uses a webcam.)
Mac:
2 GB RAM (A minimum 4gb of available RAM is necessary when using LockDown Browser to take an exam that also uses a webcam.)
Hard Disk Space
Windows:
300 MB of free hard disk space
Mac:
400 MB of free hard disk space
Admissions Requirements
This is not intended to be nor is it complete, but a brief overview of the CCBC School of Aviation requirements. Additional information can be found through this catalog and in consultation with the CCBC academic counselors.
All CCBC Aviation students must be academically ready for college-level work.
Prospective students who test into CCBC developmental level courseware cannot schedule CCBC Aviation program courses until the successful completion of these courses.
All CCBC aviation students must obtain, prior to beginning classes, and keep current an FAA Second Class medical.
In addition to a Second Class medical, all student pilots are required to have student pilot licenses issued by the FAA Flight Surgeon to participate in the CCBC-required flight programs until completion of either the Private or Recreational licenses.
ATC students are required to have an FAA Second Class medical for ATC.
Should a prospective student have a history of traffic violations (i.e. DUI, reckless driving), drug violations, or convictions, please consult with the CCBC Dean of Aviation or the CCBC Pilot/ATC Coordinator prior to enrolling in the CCBC Aviation Program.  FAA Guidelines will ultimately determine whether or not an FAA medical certificate can/will be issued.
All CCBC Aviation students are subject to random drug and alcohol testing upon the beginning of classes and throughout their academic study at CCBC.
ATC students should be aware of the FAA age 31 requirement.  Therefore, students older than age 27 should consult with either the CCBC Dean of Aviation or the CCBC ATC coordinator prior to beginning the enrollment process for the CCBC CTI ATC program.
All students MUST fly with one of CCBC’s approved flight training providers. The only exception is for students who have already attained their pilot certificate.
Continuing Academic Course Requirements
All CCBC aviation students are required to maintain a “C” or better grade point in all CCBC Aviation-related courseware.
All CCBC Professional Pilot students must pass all FAA pt. 141 courseware as required for continued eligibility within CCBC FAA pt. 141 program.
Should a CCBC School of Aviation student be dismissed for “lack of academic and or flying progress” such student may reapply for reinstatement after 1 year and only after a successful (“B” or better) semester of college-level general studies work.  There is no guarantee that a student will be readmitted. This decision rests solely with and is at the discretion of the CCBC Dean of Aviation.
Student Handbook
All students should read and review the James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences student handbook on an annual basis.
Top Transfers
Transfer Pathways
Are you planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree after graduation? Look no further than one of our premier transfer partners, and continue to soar toward success.
Are you considering pursuing a bachelor’s degree? Students can earn an Associate’s degree at CCBC and a Bachelor’s degree at
Geneva College
(only ten minutes from the Beaver County Airport). Students can select a Bachelor’s in
Aviation Business Administration
or any other
Geneva major
. If interested, please contact the Geneva admissions office at:
Dave Layton
Email Geneva
724-847-6500
OR
Geneva Admissions at 1-855-979-5563
Request info
Here
SIU offers its
Aviation Management
(AVM) bachelor’s degree on location at CCBC ‘s Aviation Sciences Center in Chippewa. If interested, please contact our local Site Coordinator:
Ally Mesinere
Email SIU
618-521-0808
Saint Vincent College’s (SVC) Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management is offered in collaboration with CCBC and Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy and seamlessly integrates a pilot ‘s license, an online associate degree from CCBC, and a bachelor ‘s degree and business education from Saint Vincent within a four-year timeframe. Students reside at SVC during all years of study.
If interested, please contact:
Dr. Michael J. Urich
Dean – Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government
724-805-2654
Email SVC
Earn your wings and a bachelor’s degree. Slippery Rock University’s aviation pathway, offered in partnership with the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC), provides students with a seamless way to earn flight credentials through CCBC while completing a four-year SRU degree. Through this concurrent, co-enrollment model, students take courses at both institutions at the same time, allowing them to progress through pilot training and an associate degree in applied science from CCBC and a bachelor’s degree from SRU in one streamlined plan.
Point Park University’s (PPU) Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management is offered in collaboration with the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) and provides aspiring aviation professionals the opportunity to earn their associate’s degree from CCBC while earning a bachelor’s degree at PPU.
If interested, please contact:
Dr. Patrick Mulvihill
Chair, Management Department
Rowland School of Business
412-742-1550
Email PPU
Flight Providers
Flight Providers in Pennsylvania:
Aces Aviation
: Beaver Falls, PA – Beaver County Airport (KBVI)
AirQuest Aviation
: Beaver Falls, PA and Butler, PA – Beaver County Airport (KBVI) and Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (BTP)
Fly Legacy Aviation
: Philadelphia, PA – Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
Fundamentals Flight Training:
Erie, PA – Erie International Airport (ERI)
High Flight Academy
: Butler, PA – Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (BTP)
Innovative Aviation
: Indiana, PA – Indiana County – Jimmy Stewart Airport (IDI)
Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy
: Latrobe, PA – Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE)
Moore Aviation
: Beaver Falls, PA – Beaver County Airport (KBVI)
Moyer Aviation, Inc.
: Tobyhanna, PA – Pocono Mountain Regional Airport (MPO)
North Coast Flight School, Inc.
: Meadville, PA – Port Meadville Airport (KGKJ)
Nulton Aviation Flight Academy:
Johnstown, PA – John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)
Pittsburgh Flight Training Center:
Pittsburgh, PA – Allegheny County Airport (AGC)
Pittsburgh Pilot Training
: Finleyville, PA – Finleyville Airport (G05)
Ravotti Air LLC
: Zelienople, PA – Zelienople Municipal Airport (PJC)
Flight Providers in the South East Region:
Academy of Aviation
Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field (KFFC)
Charlotte, NC – Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)
Phoenix East Aviation
: Daytona Beach, FL – Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB)
Sunstate Aviation:
Orlando, FL – Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM)
Orlando, FL – Orlando Executive Airport (OEA)
Superior Flight School
: Kennesaw, GA – Cobb County International Airport -McCollum Field (RYY)
The Flight School of Gwinnett
: Lawrenceville, GA – Gwinnett County Airport-Briscoe Field (KLZU)
Triad Aviation Academy
: Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
USAeroFlight
: Greenville, SC – Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU)
Start Early
College Here & Now
Get ahead with CCBC’s
Aviation Academy
College in High School
, or
Dual Enrollment
opportunities.
The Faculty
CCBC faculty are highly qualified professional within their fields. They not only design, develop, and teach program curricula, but they also actively advise students. Get to know your faculty members and meet with them regularly to schedule classes, set goals, and address questions.
Ursula Tierney
Professor of Aviation
ursula.tierney@ccbc.edu
724-480-3602
James Tompkins
Assistant Professor, Air Traffic Control
james.tompkins@ccbc.edu
724-480-3619
Ethan Cirinelli
Assistant Professor, Assistant Chief Ground Instructor
The Support You Need
Receive the Support and Experiences YOU Want Along the Way!
At CCBC, we are committed to your success every step of the way.  Now that you have chosen a career path, be sure to take advantage of CCBC’s supportive services to help you
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Register for graduation and prepare for your next chapter.
Get from here to there through our transfer services!
Ready for the workforce? Take advantage of our career services.
Program News
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