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Established in the 1940s, the Mt. SAC Aeronautics program is the largest two-year aviation program in California and is nationally recognized as one of the best.
Whether you want to become a commercial or helicopter pilot, military aviator or remote pilot operator, air traffic controller or airport manager, our degree program helps students develop top-notch skills needed for successful careers in aeronautics.
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Aeronautics Programs
Aviation Science (Air Traffic Control)
This curriculum meets the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration Air
Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Under an educational partnership
agreement with the FAA, this CTI program prepares students for broad-based aviation
careers. Students completing this CTI program may be recommended by the college for
hiring by the FAA as air traffic controllers. There are no prerequisites or enrollment
limitations.
Commercial Flight
The Commercial Flight curriculum prepares students for careers as aircraft pilots
as well as related ground occupations in aviation. Students have the opportunity for
optional flight training with commensurate college credit. The pilot license is not
required for graduation but it is desirable for career advancement.
FAA Aircraft Dispatch
This curriculum meets the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration Air
Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Under an educational partnership
agreement with the FAA, this CTI program prepares students for broad-based aviation
careers. Students completing this CTI program may be recommended by the college for
hiring by the FAA as air traffic controllers. There are no prerequisites or enrollment
limitations.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program prepares students for careers in the rapidly
growing area of unmanned aircraft systems, including piloting, mission planning, risk
management, sensing operations, data collection and analysis, and other related skills. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 remote pilot
operator certification is not required for graduation but it is desirable for career
advancement. Through course work, simulation, and flight training students may achieve
the FAA remote pilot operator certificate simultaneously with the A.S. degree.
Aeronautics Department
(909) 274-5007
Linda Rogus









