Transportation Courses

PHSC’s transportation program provides individual courses and certificates in aircraft dispatching, drone operation and primary flight training. Some courses may apply to an associate degree. To determine the best pathway to success based on their interests and career goals students should consult with an Academic Advisor.

Note: No classes January 15 and March 4-10

Spring 2024 (2024-2) Individual Course Schedule

FAA Approved Aircraft Dispatcher

Course: NCJ0022-0100 (hybrid)
Dates: Feb. 7 – Apr. 26
Days: Monday – Friday and online
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours: 208 
Online test prep: Feb. 7-Apr. 14 and in-classroom instruction at East Campus, A204: Apr. 15-Apr. 26
Cost: $4170 

Description: This 11-week course will prepare students to sit for the FAA Part 65 Aircraft Dispatcher certification for both the knowledge exam as well as the practical test. This course directly responds to current industry needs, as well as offering an accelerated pathway for students to rewarding, high-wage careers in Aviation with average annual starting salaries of $52,023.

There is an opportunity to apply for funding for this course. Please visit phsc.edu/academics/job-training/scholarship to fill out an Open-Door Grant Application or email ce@phsc.edu for more information.

FAA Approved Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety (Drone) Operator

Course: NCJ0024-0101 (virtual)
Dates: Mar. 18 – Apr. 29
Days: Mon., Wed.
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Hours: 26 (remote access)
Cost: $795

Description: This 7-week course is designed to prepare students to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge exam to gain industry certification. The curriculum covers all pertinent aeronautical knowledge as outlined by the FAA, augmented with safety practices, and also gives students a sound foundation in the theoretical in order to develop well-informed and responsible remote pilots ready to lead in the sUAS industry.

Primary Flight Training I

Course: NCJ0027-0102 
Dates: Jan. 16 – Apr. 26
Days/Times – Varies Depending on Flight Schedule
Hours: 21
Cost: $5913
Total Cost of Course is $5913.00. Open Door Grant covers (if eligible) $2956.50. All other required fees above $2956.50 are covered by the student.

Description:

This course comprises required training to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot Certificate, a pre-requisite to professional pilot training. This course contains Stage 1 (pre-solo flight) in accordance with the Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) syllabus. 
It includes:

  • 17 hours of dual flight instruction
  • 4 hours of ground instruction and pre-/post-flight briefings with an FAA-approved flight instructor 
  • Course requirements are met when the student completes their first solo flight. 
  • These hours are based on FAA-approved syllabus minimums, and students will likely exceed these minimum hours. 
  • The costs for these additional flight hours and additional ground instruction are not covered by the course fee. 
  • Student pilots are expected to fly at least 3 flights/week.

Required Course Co-Requisite: ATT1100 (not included in price)
Conditions:  Students must:

  1. Have or obtain an FAA 3rd Class Medical certificate prior to first flight.
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or have TSA authorization for flight training.
  3. Meet with the Program Manager to verify documentation, review course requirements, and flight training costs.

There is an opportunity to apply for funding for this course. Please visit phsc.edu/academics/job-training/scholarship to fill out an Open-Door Grant Application or email ce@phsc.edu for more information.

Primary Flight Training II

Course: NCJ0028-0103
Dates: Jan. 16 – Apr. 26
Days/Times – Varies Depending on Flight Schedule
Hours: 27
Cost: $6981* 
Includes: Cost of Airmen Knowledge Test (AKT)
*Total Cost of Course is $6981.00. Open Door Grant covers (if eligible) $6981.00. All other required fees above $6981.00 are covered by the student.

Description:

This course comprises required training to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot Certificate, a pre-requisite to professional pilot training. This course contains Stage 2 and Stage 3 training in accordance with the Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) syllabus. 
It includes:

  • 13 hours of dual flight instruction 
  • 10 hours of solo flight
  • 4 hours of ground instruction and pre-/post-flight briefings with an FAA-approved flight instructor
  • Course requirements are met when the student earns his or her Private Pilot Certificate through the practical test. Students must pass the Private Pilot Airplane Airman Knowledge Test (AKT) before taking the private pilot practical test. 
  • The hours above are based on FAA-approved syllabus minimums, and students will likely exceed these minimum hours. 
  • The costs for these additional flight hours, additional ground instruction, and FAA designated pilot examiner practical test (“checkride” flight) costs are not covered by the course fee. 
  • Student pilots are expected to fly at least 3 flights/week.

Required Course Pre-Requisites: 
ATT1100 and NCJ0027 

Conditions:  Students must:

  1. Have or obtain an FAA 3rd Class Medical certificate prior to first flight.
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or have TSA authorization for flight training.
  3. Meet with the Program Manager to verify documentation, review course requirements, and flight training costs.

There is an opportunity to apply for funding for this course. Please visit phsc.edu/academics/job-training/scholarship to fill out an Open-Door Grant Application or email ce@phsc.edu for more information.

Summer 2024 (2024-3) Individual Course Schedule

Note: No classes May 27 and July 4

FAA Approved Aircraft Dispatcher

Course: NCJ0022-0100 (hybrid)
Dates: May 13 – July 26
Days: Monday – Friday and online
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours: 208 
Online test prep: May 13-July 14 and in-classroom instruction at East Campus, A204: July 15-July 26
Cost: $4170 

Description: This 11-week course will prepare students to sit for the FAA Part 65 Aircraft Dispatcher certification for both the knowledge exam as well as the practical test. This course directly responds to current industry needs, as well as offering an accelerated pathway for students to rewarding, high-wage careers in Aviation with average annual starting salaries of $52,023.

There is an opportunity to apply for funding for this course. Please visit phsc.edu/academics/job-training/scholarship to fill out an Open-Door Grant Application or email ce@phsc.edu for more information.

FAA Approved Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety (Drone) Operator

Course: NCJ0024-0101 (virtual)
Dates: June 3 – July 18
Days: Mon., Wed.
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Hours: 26 (remote access)
Cost: $795

Description: This 7-week course is designed to prepare students to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge exam to gain industry certification. The curriculum covers all pertinent aeronautical knowledge as outlined by the FAA, augmented with safety practices, and also gives students a sound foundation in the theoretical in order to develop well-informed and responsible remote pilots ready to lead in the sUAS industry.

Primary Flight Training II

Course: NCJ0028-0103
Dates: May 13 – Aug. 5
Days/Times – Varies Depending on Flight Schedule
Hours: 27
Cost: $6981
Includes: Cost of Airmen Knowledge Test (AKT)
Total Cost of Course is $6981.00. Open Door Grant covers (if eligible) $6981.00. All other required fees above $6981.00 are covered by the student.

Description:

This course comprises required training to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot Certificate, a pre-requisite to professional pilot training. This course contains Stage 2 and Stage 3 training in accordance with the Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) syllabus. 
It includes:

  • 13 hours of dual flight instruction 
  • 10 hours of solo flight
  • 4 hours of ground instruction and pre-/post-flight briefings with an FAA-approved flight instructor
  • Course requirements are met when the student earns his or her Private Pilot Certificate through the practical test. Students must pass the Private Pilot Airplane Airman Knowledge Test (AKT) before taking the private pilot practical test. 
  • The hours above are based on FAA-approved syllabus minimums, and students will likely exceed these minimum hours. 
  • The costs for these additional flight hours, additional ground instruction, and FAA designated pilot examiner practical test (“checkride” flight) costs are not covered by the course fee. 
  • Student pilots are expected to fly at least 3 flights/week.
  • Students must complete at least 2 flights by June 1, 2024.

Required Course Pre-Requisites: 
ATT1100 and NCJ0027 

Conditions:  Students must:

  1. Have or obtain an FAA 3rd Class Medical certificate prior to first flight.
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or have TSA authorization for flight training.
  3. Meet with the Program Manager to verify documentation, review course requirements, and flight training costs.

There is an opportunity to apply for funding for this course. Please visit phsc.edu/academics/job-training/scholarship to fill out an Open-Door Grant Application or email ce@phsc.edu for more information.

 

How to Register 

Steps to Register
  1. Visit PHSC Continuing Professional Education Course Registration website.
  2. Select the current term in the drop-down menu.
  3. Select Continue, then select Continuing Education.
  4. Select Course Type.
  5. Select Search.
  6. Select the desired class shopping cart icon to add it to the shopping cart.
  7. Select View Cart to display the course selection, view fees, etc.
  8. Proceed to checkout, enter your student ID number for existing students or your social security number; follow the prompts to receive a student ID number.
  9. Complete the online payment.

 

Questions?

Direct your questions, concerns or requests for more information to the PHSC Workforce Development Office at careertraining@phsc.edu.

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