Commercial Aviation

Program of Study
In the Commercial Aviation program at Hinds Community College, you can earn a two-year Associate’s of Arts degree and a private pilot license. You’ll also be able to transfer credits to other four-year programs in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree and advanced pilot ratings.

Overview

In the Commercial Aviation program at Hinds Community College, you can earn a two-year Associate’s of Arts degree and a private pilot license. You’ll also be able to transfer credits to other four-year programs in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree and advanced pilot ratings.

Regardless of where you currently are in your aviation career, our program will give you the essential education and experience you’ll need to thrive. You’ll get all the ground-level education you need to launch your career as a commercial pilot. Our program is located in the hangar facilities at John Bell Williams Airport, which is owned and operated by Hinds Community College. We own several aircraft and items of simulation to support the program’s training mission, and we employ a staff of FAA certified instructors and technicians.

Quick Facts

Program Name
Commercial Aviation
Degree / Certificates
  • Associate of Arts in Commercial Aviation
Locations
  • Raymond
Delivery Mode
  • Face-to-Face
*Select courses required for this program are available online.

Sample Curriculum

Course Hours
Introduction to Aviation 3
Private Pilot Ground I 3
Private Pilot Flight I 3
English Composition I 3–4
Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication 3
Orientation 2
Total Hours 17–18
Course Hours
Private Pilot Ground II 3
Applied Meteorology 3
Private Pilot Flight II 3
College Algebra 3–4
Fine Arts/Humanities Elective 3
Total Hours 15–16
Course Hours
Aircraft Engine Operation 3
Principles of Microeconomics 3
English Composition II 3
General Physics I (lecture & lab) 4
General Psychology 3
Total Hours 16
Course Hours
Computer Applications I 3
Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Business Calculus I or Calculus I 3
History Elective 3
English Literature 3
Total Hours 15

Contact

Beth Robbins
Aviation Student Navigator
601-857-3300
Brett Oleis
District Director of Aviation
601-857-3300
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