Aviation Operations & Airport Operations Management
Airport operations management and aviation operations are two degrees designed to teach you about a wide variety of staff, operational, management or administrative positions in the field of aviation. Aviation Operations offers a broad background in the aviation industry, while Airport Operations focuses mainly on the daily administrative tasks involved in running an airport.
You can practice real world experience and the day-to-day activities in the field, while learning the certification requirements of international airports. There are two intensive internships available to prepare you with real world experience:
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Air Traffic Control
One of the newest programs at Broward College, the Air Traffic Control A.S. was developed by industry air traffic operators and teaches you basic air traffic control. The program follows FAA standards for knowledge and skills to ensure your success as in airport towers across the country. Upon completion of BC's program and successfully passing the Air Traffic Selection and Training Aptitude Test (AT-SAT), you may qualify for the FAA Academy.
Professional Pilot Technology
Our pilot program offers a comprehensive education if you want to become a pilot for commercial airlines. All flight certificates required to put you in the pilot's seat are included in the curriculum. You will be trained by FAA certified flight instructors on state-of-the-art flight simulators.
Our training programs are conducted in partnership with Phoenix East Aviation and will lead to the following FAA flight certificates:
- Private Pilot
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot
- Multi- Engine Rating
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
The complete program is also available online for maximum flexibility.
Avionics Vocational Certificate
Our certificate program in Avionics will teach you to repair and maintain components and systems used for aircraft navigation such as:
- Radio communications
- Weather radar systems
- Computers that control flight, engine and other primary functions
Aviation Maintenance Management
The Aviation Maintenance program gives you the confidence to become a highly qualified technician in the competitive marketplace of aviation maintenance. As a graduate from the program, you will be qualified for any entry-level position. By the time you're done, you will have a thorough working knowledge of all basic structural design and system functions of aircrafts.
Aircraft Airframe Mechanics Certificate
The Airframe Maintenance Mechanics certificate program leads to the Federal Aviation Administration airframe certificate. The course of study complies with FAR Part 147 and the program is FAA certified.
Completion of the certificate programs may convert into college credit (30 credits per license) toward an Associate of Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Management.
This program is offered in two 400-hour blocks and requires special permission before registration.
Aircraft Powerplant Mechanics Certificate
The Powerplant Maintenance Mechanics certificate program leads to the Federal Aviation Administration powerplant certificate. The course of study complies with FAR Part 147 and the program is FAA certified.
Completion of the certificate programs may convert into college credit (30 credits per license) toward an Associate of Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Management.
This program is offered in two 400-hour blocks and requires special permission before registration.
Broward College has an excellent reputation for educating highly qualified aviation specialists. Most of our graduates have found work in the field of aviation soon after graduating and passing their certifications and license exams. Broward employers include:
- Banyan Air Service (Fort Lauderdale)
- Complete Turbine Service (Fort Lauderdale)
- Ultimate Aircraft Composites (Fort Lauderdale)
- Hamilton Sundstrand Worldwide Repair (Miramar)
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Faculty members and staff in our Aviation programs include graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Saint Mary's College in California and Florida Atlantic University, in addition to Broward College. Three faculty members have served our country in the military as Air Force personnel. Adjunct and full-time faculty are certified technicians and licensed pilots with years of experience. They have worked for such commercial airlines as United Airlines, Eastern Airlines, Discovery Airways, British Airways and Midway Airlines. Many faculty and staff members are also award winners in the field of aviation.
