Students with an FAA Helicopter Commercial / Instrument Certificate should enroll in the Rotorcraft Transition Program (RTP) concentration.

The Rotorcraft Transition Program (RTP) concentration of the Aviation Flight Technology A.A.S. degree program completes the educational and flight training requirements for commercial/instrument rated helicopter pilots to be eligible for employment with a regional airline as a professional pilot.

MCCC operates flight instruction in accordance with Air Agency Certification issued to the college by the FAA.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Obtain the appropriate ground and flight certificates;
Eligibility for a position with a regional airline to begin their ATP training.

Along with proof of citizenship or Transportation Security Administration approval, enrollment in the flight program requires the student to possess an FAA commercial/instrument helicopter rating. Before flight training begins, an aviation medical will be required. Contact the aviation program coordinator for details.

Flight fees are required. AVI 216, 217, 250, and 251 are six-week courses; all others follow the standard semester schedule or may be taken online as applicable. Credit for prior experience will be evaluated by the program coordinator.

AVI.FLT.RTP.AAS - Aviation Flight Technology-Rotorcraft Transport Program

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