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25 courses with the subject AVI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

AVI 101Introduction to the Aviation Industry3

This foundational course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the aviation industry and its various career paths. Students will explore the history of aviation, current industry structure, major sectors including commercial airlines, general aviation, cargo operations, airports, air traffic control, aircraft manufacturing, and maintenance. The course examines aviation’s role in the global economy, emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and future trends. Students will gain understanding of professional opportunities within aviation while developing foundational knowledge essential for success in aviation degree programs. Field trips to aviation facilities and guest speakers from industry professionals enhance the learning experience.

Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
AVI 102Introduction to Aviation Systems3
Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 101 Introduction to the Aviation Industry or permission of instructor.
AVI 103Technical Applications of sUAS1

ENGR103 (1 credit) Introduction to sUAS sufficient to enable the student to complete the FAA knowledge test concerning unmanned aircraft. Course will include both a theory component and a flight practicum emphasizing the technical applications of sUAS. As Needed.

Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
AVI 110Private Pilot Theory3

This course provides the foundation of knowledge needed to progress to the theory course and flight labs required for professional certificates and ratings. Commonly referred to as “ground school,” the course covers the basic components of an airplane as well as elements of aerodynamics, weather, navigation, safety, the national airspace system, and general operating rules and regulations required for the Private Pilot knowledge requirements. Successful completion of this course will provide an endorsement to take the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test. As needed.

Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
AVI 111Private Pilot Flight Lab I1

This course will develop the foundation of knowledge that a pilot will need to possess to safely exercise the privileges of the FAA Private Pilot Certification and progress further to professional certifications and ratings. Pre/Post briefings on the FAA practical test standards required maneuvers will be provided before and after every training flight. The student must successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot knowledge exam and the FAA Private Pilot practical exam to receive the Private Pilot Certification.

Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
Prior to beginning flight training, students must possess at least a 3rd class FAA aero-medical certification; proof of U.S. Citizenship as evidenced by birth certificate or passport or successful TSA screening; and the ability to read, clearly speak, and write in English.
Corequisite
AVI 110 Private Pilot Theory or credit for previous ground training. As needed.
AVI 112Private Pilot Flight Lab II2

This course continues to develop the foundation of knowledge that a pilot will need to possess to safely exercise the privileges of the FAA Private Pilot Certification and progress further to professional certifications and ratings. Pre/Post briefings on the FAA practical test standards required maneuvers will be provided before and after every training flight. The student must successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot knowledge exam and the FAA Private Pilot practical exam to receive the Private Pilot Certification.

Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 111 or credit for previous flight training, students must possess at least a 3rd class FAA aero-medical certification; proof of U.S. Citizenship as evidenced by birth certificate or passport or successful TSA screening; and the ability to read, clearly speak, and write in English. As needed.
AVI 210Instrument Pilot Theory3

This course will introduce the concepts of aircraft control by scan and interpretation of flight instruments. The student will learn to recognize unusual attitude indications and recover from such situations. Human Factors, CRM, and flight physiology will be emphasized. There will be an in-depth study of pitot-static and gyroscopic instrument systems and recognition of anomalies in these systems. The theory of operation, interpretation, and use of VOR, DME, GPS, RNAV, RMI, HSI and autopilot systems will be examined. A detailed study of IFR regulations, procedures, and publications for IFR operating rules in the U.S. Airspace System will be included. Aviation meteorology will be studied in more detail as well as recognition of potentially hazardous flight conditions. Successful completion of this course will provide an endorsement to take the FAA Instrument Rating knowledge exam.

Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 110 or credit for previous ground training. As needed.
AVI 211Instrument Pilot Flight Lab I1

This course will provide the student with the basic attitude instrument flying skills, instrument holding, instrument approach procedures, and instrument cross country/enroute procedures. Nulton Aviation Services at the John Murtha Johnstown Cambria Country Airport will provide the flight training. Pre/Post briefings will be provided before and after training flights. Successful completion of this course will provide an endorsement to take the FAA Instrument Airplane Practical Test. Students must complete both the FAA knowledge test and practical test to receive the airplane instrument rating.

Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 112 Private Pilot Flight Lab II, students must possess at least a 3rd class FAA aero-medical certification; proof of U.S. Citizenship as evidenced by birth certificate or passport or successful TSA screening; and the ability to read, clearly speak, and write in English.
Corequisite
AVI 210 or credit for previous ground training. As needed.
AVI 212Instrument Pilot Flight Lab II2

This course continues to develop basic attitude instrument flying skills, instrument holding, instrument approach procedures, and instrument cross country/enroute procedures. Nulton Aviation Services at the John Murtha Johnstown Cambria Country Airport will provide the flight training. Pre/Post briefings will be provided before and after training flights. Successful completion of this course will provide an endorsement to take the FAA Instrument Airplane Practical Test. Students must complete both the FAA knowledge test and practical test to receive the airplane instrument rating.

Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 211 Instrument Pilot Flight Lab I, students must possess at least a 3rd class FAA aero-medical certification; proof of U.S. Citizenship as evidenced by birth certificate or passport or successful TSA screening; and the ability to read, clearly speak, and write in English As needed.
AVI 220Aviation Weather3
Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 101 Introduction to the Aviation Industry
AVI 221Aerodynamics3
Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 101 Introduction to the Aviation Industry
AVI 240Introduction to Aviation Business3
Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics and BUS 101 Wall Street 101: Business in a Global Society
AVI 300Commercial Pilot Theory3
Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 200 AVI 201 AVI 202 AVI 203
AVI 301Commercial Pilot Flight Lab I

This course will provide the student with part of the flight training required of the Commercial Pilot FAA practical test standards. This is the first half of two phases of flight training. Nulton Aviation INC. at the John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport will provide the flight training. The student will receive pre/post briefings on the commercial maneuvers and complex aircraft systems within the FAA practical test standards before and after flight training. The instruction will include dual flight time and solo flight time for experience requirements.

Subject
AVI
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
FAA 3rd class medical certificate, Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Transportation Security Administration Check, AVI 200 , and Private License or credit for previous flight/ground training.
Corequisite
AVI 300
AVI 302Commercial Pilot Flight Lab II3

This course will provide the second part of the flight training required of the Commercial Pilot FAA practical test standards. This is the second half of two phases of flight training. Nulton Aviation INC. at the John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport will provide the flight training. The student will receive pre/post briefings on the commercial maneuvers and complex systems within the FAA airman certification standards before and after flight training. The instruction will include dual flight time and solo flight time for experience requirements. Successful completion of the course will provide an endorsement to take the FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Flight Test. Students must complete both the FAA Commercial knowledge test and FAA Commercial Practical Pilot Flight test to achieve the Commercial Pilot License.

Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
FAA 3rd class medical certificate, Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Transportation Security Administration Check, AVI 300 , and AVI 301 or credit for previous flight/ground training.
AVI 303Multi-Engine Pilot Rating1
Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 112 (or Private Pilot Certificate)
AVI 304Certified Flight Instructor4
Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 212 (or Instrument Pilot Certificate)
AVI 305Multi-Engine Flight Instructor2
Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 303 (or Multi-Engine type rating)
AVI 320Aviation Safety Management3
Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 102 Introduction to Aviation Systems
AVI 321Aviation Human Factors3
Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 101 Introduction to the Aviation Industry
AVI 322Air Traffic Control and Airspace3
Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 101 Introduction to the Aviation Industry and AVI 220 Aviation Weather
AVI 335Crew Resource Management3
Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
AVI 110 Private Pilot Theory
AVI 400Aviation Professional Seminar3

This capstone seminar prepares graduating aviation students for successful transition into professional aviation careers. Students will explore career pathways, develop professional portfolios, refine interview skills, and establish industry networking connections. The course features guest speakers from various aviation sectors, discussions of current industry trends and challenges, and practical preparation for FAA certification examinations and airline hiring processes. Topics include resume development, professional communication, industry certifications, job search strategies, salary negotiation, and long-term career planning. Students will complete a comprehensive professional portfolio demonstrating their readiness for aviation industry employment.

Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
Senior standing in the program.
AVI 421Airport Management3

This advanced course provides comprehensive knowledge of airport management principles, operations, and administration. Students will examine the organizational structure, governance models, and operational requirements of airports ranging from small general aviation facilities to large commercial hub airports. The course covers financial management, revenue generation strategies, capital improvement planning, FAA certification requirements, security operations, environmental management, and stakeholder relations. Topics include airline agreements, ground handling operations, terminal management, airfield maintenance, noise abatement programs, and sustainable airport development. Students will analyze case studies from real airports and develop strategic management recommendations through practical projects.

Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
Senior standing in Aviation program and AVI 240 Introduction to Aviation Business
AVI 448Aviation Law3

This course provides aviation students with comprehensive knowledge of aviation laws, regulations, and policies at federal, state, local, and international levels. Students will examine the historical development of aviation law, regulatory frameworks, and the rights and liabilities of various participants in the aviation industry. The course emphasizes practical application of legal principles to enable future aviation professionals to recognize and avoid legal pitfalls while understanding when professional legal counsel is necessary. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to work effectively within the legal framework governing aviation operations.

Subject
AVI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
Junior standing or permission of instructor.

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