AVI.FLT.AAS - Aviation Flight Technology

The Aviation Flight Technology program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International and provides flight instruction for the Private and Commercial certificates and Instrument rating. MCCC operates flight instruction in accordance with Air Agency Certification issued to the college by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

In order to complete the program, every student must successfully pass the FAA Private, Commercial, and Instrument computer examinations and be certified as a commercial pilot with instrument rating. Ninety-seven percent of Mercer’s students have passed the examinations on the first attempt.

MCCC has approved examining authority for FAA computer tests which can be conducted at the college. Additionally, the college has examining authority to conduct flight tests for the issuance of private and commercial pilots’ licenses as well as the instrument and multiengine ratings.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Obtain the appropriate ground and flight certificates;

• Fill related aviation positions requiring specific aviation knowledge with airport service operators located at numerous airports in the United States and possessions.

Most aviation courses are offered during the day, and certain ones may be available during the evening as well as online. The program maintains a number of articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities for students who wish to transfer their credits.

Students in the Aviation Flight Technology program receive classroom and laboratory instruction on the West Windsor Campus. Actual flight training takes place with our flight training partner at Trenton-Mercer County Regional Airport, where the college has access to a fleet of aircraft and supervises the flight instructors.

An active advisory commission consisting of experts from the government and civilian areas of aviation recommends changes necessary to maintain a quality program.

Admission to the program requires a high school diploma with one year of algebra. High school courses in trigonometry and physics are an advantage. Proof of citizenship or Transportation Security Administration approval is required for enrollment in the Flight program. Before flight training begins, a minimum of a second-class aviation medical will be required. Contact the Aviation program coordinator for details. Flight fees required.

Graduates of the program often return to take a flight training course toward the certified flight instructor rating.