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Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013

School of Aeronautics

David L. Young, B.S., M.A., FAA COMM, INST, CFI, CFII, ME, MEI, ATP
Dean, School of Aeronautics
Associate Professor of Aviation

J. Ernie Rogers, B.B.A, M.A, FAA COMM, INST, ME, MEI, HELO, ATP, CFI, CFII
Associate Dean, School of Aeronautics
Associate Professor of Aviation

John Marselus, B.S., M.A., FAA COMM, INST, ME, MEI, CFI, CFII
Assistant to the Dean, Flight Operations, School of Aeronautics
Adjunct Faculty

Robert Howell, FAA A&P, DME
Chair, Aviation Maintenance Technician Program

Bradley Blank, B.S., FAA COMM, INST, CFI, CFII, A&P
Director, Aviation Maintenance Technician Program

Jason Hammond, FAA COMM, INST, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
Director of Standardization and Evaluation

Aaron Wilson, B.A., M.A., FAA COMM, INST, ME, MEI, CFI, CFII
Director of Flight Operations

Bruce Barnhart, Th.B., FAA A&P, COMM, INST, ME, CFI, CFII
Associate Director of Flight Operations, Instrument

Donald Childs, B.S., FAA COMM, INST, CFI, CFII, HELO
Associate Director of Flight Operations, Helicopter

Joshua Clark, B.S., M.S.M., FAA COMM, INST, CFI, CFII
Associate Director of Flight Operations/ Chief Scheduler

Marc Curley, B.S., FAA COMM, INST, CFI, CFII, ME, MEI
Associate Director of Flight Operations, Multi-Engine

Shannon Flynn, B.S., M.B.A., FAA COMM, INST, CFI, CFII
Associate Director of Flight Operations, Private

Peter Spahr, B.S., MCA, FAA A&P, COMM, INST, ME, CFI, CFII
Associate Director of Flight Operations, Commercial

Andrew Walton, B.S., M.A., FAA COMM, INST, ME, CFI, CFII, A&P
Safety Officer

Joshua Bryant, B.S., FAA INST
Chief Scheduler

Aviation Qualifications Legend:
A&P Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technician
ATP Airline Transport Pilot
CFI Certified Flight Instructor
CFII Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
DME FAA Designated Maintenance Examiner
DPE FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
COMM Commercial
HELO Helicopter Rated
INST Instrument Rated
ME Multi-Engine
MEI– Multi-Engine Instructor
 

RESIDENTIAL FACULTY
Associate Professor
Reesman, Reichard, Rogers, Young, D.

Assistant Professor
Mashburn

FLIGHT DIRECTORS
Barnhart, Childs, Curley, Flynn, Spahr, Wilson

PURPOSE
It is the purpose of the School of Aeronautics to train and mentor young men and women to become exceptional pilots, mechanics, unmanned aerial systems operators, and flight attendants who possess excellent technical skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and strong Christian character.

The School of Aeronautics offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics with concentrations in: commercial/corporate, military, missionary, and unmanned aerial systems.  Additionally, Associate of Arts degrees in Aviation Maintenance Technician and Flight Attendant are available. Minors in Aeronautics and Airline Flight Attendant are also offered. 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) CERTIFICATION
The School of Aeronautics is a fully certified FAA Part 141 school authorized to teach Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor Instrument, and Airline Transport Pilot courses. The FAA has also certified the School as an FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School designed to train and prepare aircraft technicians for A & P licensure. 

The programs offered by the School of Aeronautics are Veteran’s Administration Approved.

FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE FEES
Courses that include flight training have additional course fees.  Course fees for Aviation Flight Training courses vary depending on equipment used (aircraft/aircraft simulator).   For a list of course fees please go to http://www.liberty.edu/registrar. 

BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
The aviation and mechanic programs are FAA Part 141 and 147 certificated. Students are responsible for lab fees, in-flight instruction, aircraft rental, A & P mechanical classes, and tools.  Both programs are Veteran’s Administration approved.  Internships are available.  All flight training is conducted at Lynchburg Regional Airport.

Career Opportunities

Certified Flight Instructor Missionary Pilot
Commercial Pilot UAS Pilot
Corporate Pilot Aircraft Mechanic
Military Pilot Flight Attendant


DEGREE COMPLETION PLANS (DCP)
Degree Completion Plans for degree programs offered by the School of Aeronautics can be accessed online at http://www.liberty.edu/dcps.

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Aeronautics Major (B.S.)

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will be able to:

  1. Apply biblical principles within the professional aviation environment.
  2. Effectively communicate throughout the scope of the aviation career field.
  3. Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in the discipline of aeronautics.
  4. Demonstrate the demeanor of a professional aviator.

Commercial/Corporate Concentration

  • The student will be able to analyze aeronautical challenges specific to commercial and corporate operations.

Military Concentration

  • The student will be able to analyze aeronautical challenges specific to military operations

Missionary Concentration

The student will be able to

  1. Evaluate the unique safety considerations, risk management differences, and flight techniques for operations into and out of confined areas.
  2. Analyze challenges of mission aviation in various cultural settings.

Unmanned Aerial Systems Concentration

The student will be able to:

  1. Identify the principles essential for intelligence analysis.
  2. Integrate strategic intelligence plans with gathering of intelligence through various sources.
  3. Demonstrate competency in verbal/nonverbal communication skills and computer skills necessary to foster effective inquiry, collaboration, and analysis of intelligence.
  4. Demonstrate piloting skills required by the FAA.

Programs of Study

Aeronautics Major (B.S.)
General Education: Core Competency Requirements (59-63 hrs)
Courses in the Major Core (32-35 hrs)
AVIA 102 Aviation Orientation 1
AVIA 210 Private Ground I 2
AVIA 215 Private Ground II 2
AVIA 220 Private Flight I 3
AVIA 225 Private Flight II 3
AVIA 240 GPS Navigation 1
AVIA 300 Aviation Safety 2
AVIA 305 Airplane Aerodynamics 3
AVIA 310 Instrument Ground 3
AVIA 315 Commercial Ground 3
AVIA 320 Instrument Flight 3
AVIA 325 Commercial Flight I 1*
AVIA 326 Commercial Flight II 1*
AVIA 327 Commercial Flight III 1*
AVIA 340 Aviation Weather 3
AVIA 400 Aerospace Law, Human Factors and Crew Resource Management 3
Concentration Courses (18 hrs)
Directed Courses (Required) (1-4 hrs) 1
PHYS 101 Elements of Physics  2 3**
PHYS 103 Elements of Physics Lab 1
Free Electives (3-7 hrs)
*Courses not required for Military Concentration
** These are approved General Education courses and may be counted in the Core Competency Requirements

1 This is an approved General Education courses and may be counted in the Core Competency Requirements

2 Courses not required for Military Concentration
Aeronautics Major (B.S.) Commercial/Corporate Concentration
General Education Requirements (59-63 hrs)
Courses in the Major Core (35 hrs)
Commercial Corporate Concentration Courses (18 hrs)
AVIA 350 Airline Operations 3
AVIA 360 Corporate and Business Aviation 3
AVIA 430 Multi-Engine Theory and Advanced Aircraft Systems 3
AVIA 440 Multi-Engine Flight 1
AVIA 455 Turbine Engines and Jet Transports 3
AVIA 460 Interview and Etiquette Techniques 2
BUSI 101 Introduction to Business 3
Directed Courses (Required) (1-4 hrs) 1
Free Electives (3-7 hrs)
TOTAL HOURS: 120 hours minimum required; at least 38 hours must be 300-400 level.

1 Courses not required for Military Concentration
Aeronautics Major (B.S.) Military Concentration
General Education Requirements (59-63 hrs)
Courses in the Major Core (32 hrs)
Military Concentration Courses (18 hrs)
AVIA 245 Military Aviation Selection Test Battery Preparation 3
AVIA 250 Introduction to Space Flight 3
AVIA 430 Multi-Engine Theory and Advanced Aircraft Systems 3
AVIA 455 Turbine Engines and Jet Transports 3
BUSI 201 Intermediate Business Computer Applications 3
BUSI 310 Principles of Management 3
Directed Courses (Required)(1-4 hrs)*
Free Electives (6-10 hrs) [one hour must be upper level]
TOTAL HOURS: 120 hours minimum; at least 30 hours must be 300-400 level
Aeronautics Major (B.S.) Missions Concentration
General Education Requirements (59-63 hrs)
Courses in the Major Core (35 hrs)
Missions Concentration Courses (23 hrs)
ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting I 3
AVIA 450 Confined Area Operation 2
GLST 200 Introduction to Global Studies 3
GLST 290 Cultural Anthropology 3
GLST 441 Career Preparation for Global Workers 3
GLST 485 Jungle Camp 3
GLST 490 Trends and Issues in Global Studies 3
ICST 373 Missionary Relationships 3
Directed Courses (Required) (1-4 hrs) 1
Free Electives (0-2 hrs)
TOTAL HOURS: 120 hours minimum; at least 37 hours must be 300-400 level

1 Courses not required for Military Concentration
Aeronautics Major (B.S.) Unmanned Aerial Systems Concentration
General Education Requirements (59-63 hrs)
Courses in the Major Core (35 hrs)
AVIA 101 Exploring Aviation 3
AVIA 102 Aviation Orientation 1
AVIA 210 Private Ground I 2
AVIA 215 Private Ground II 2
AVIA 220 Private Flight I 3
AVIA 225 Private Flight II 3
AVIA 230 Unmanned Aerial Systems 3
AVIA 240 GPS Navigation 1
AVIA 250 Introduction to Space Flight 3
AVIA 305 Airplane Aerodynamics 3
AVIA 340 Aviation Weather 3
AVIA 400 Aerospace Law, Human Factors and Crew Resource Management 3
AVIA 460 Interview and Etiquette Techniques 2
BUSI 223 Personal Finance 3
Unmanned Aerial Systems Concentration Courses (18 hrs)
GOVT 380 Introduction to Intelligence 3
GOVT 381 Intelligence Analysis 3
GOVT 383 History and Nature of Intelligence Tools 3
GOVT 483 Military Intelligence 3
GOVT 484 Strategic Intelligence 3
CSCI 340 Studies in Information Security 3
Directed Courses (Required) (1-4 hrs) 1
PHYS 101 Elements of Physics 3*
PHYS 103 Elements of Physics Lab 1
Free Electives (3-7 hrs) [one hour must be upper level]
AVIA 310 is strongly recommended
TOTAL HOURS: 120 hours minimum; at least 30 hours must be 300-400 level
* This is an approved General Education courses and may be counted in the Core Competency Requirements

1 This is an approved General Education courses and may be counted in the Core Competency Requirements

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAMS

In an effort to meet the educational needs of students who want a university degree, but who do not desire to complete a four-year bachelor’s program, the School of Aeronautics offers the Associate of Arts Degree in Aeronautics in Airline Flight Attendant or Aviation Maintenance Technician.  These two-year degree programs combine courses in the major program of study with General Education courses and graduation requirements.

Aeronautics: Airline Flight Attendant Major (A.A.)

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will be able to:

  1. Apply biblical principles within the professional aviation environment.
  2. Communicate effectively within the professional aviation environment.
  3. Demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge of required aeronautical information.
  4. Articulate aeronautical knowledge appropriate for flight attendants.
  5. Integrate safety and security measures with excellent service.

Program of Study

Aeronautics (A.A.) Airline Flight Attendant Major
General Education Requirements (43 hrs)
Courses in the Major (25 hrs)
AVIA 101 Exploring Aviation 3
AVIA 103 Flight Attendant Orientation 1
AVIA 210 Private Ground I 2
AVIA 300 Aviation Safety 2
AVIA 340 Aviation Weather 3
AVIA 350 Airline Operations 3
AVIA 400 Aerospace Law, Human Factors and Crew Resource Management 3
AVIA 460 Interview and Etiquette Techniques 2
FACS 130 Introduction to Hospitality, Foods, and Food Safety 3
HLTH 205 Accident Prevention and Care (First Aid) 3
TOTAL HOURS: 72 hours minimum required.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Major (A.A.)

PURPOSE
The purpose of the Liberty University Aviation Technician Program is to train pilots, as well as non-pilots to maintain aircraft in the context of a faith-based missionary organization; however, training is also applicable to those pursuing other careers in general, corporate and commercial aviation.

The Aviation Maintenance Technician Program is an accelerated maintenance training program designed for the FAA portion to be completed as a single block in one year and the additional Associate of Arts degree classes completed in an additional year. The curricula for this program are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate

Students pursuing the Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate complete the 45-hour, FAA Part 147 program in a 12-month accelerated format.  During this period the student will be able to earn a maintenance license with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

EVALUATION OF TRANSFER CREDIT
Students may transfer all semester hours earned in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate program to Liberty’s Associate of Arts program.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts in Aviation Maintenance Technician or Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate program, the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate ability to read, comprehend, and apply information contained in FAA and Manufacturers Aircraft Maintenance specifications, and advisory material.
  2. Complete required maintenance forms, records and inspection reports.
  3. Repair and inspect aircraft electrical, avionics, airframes, and fuel systems.
  4. Inspect, check, service and repair turbine engines and turbine engine installation.
  5. Complete maintenance and repair tasks using the FAA Manufacturers Aircraft Maintenance specification and advisory material.

Programs of Study

Aeronautics (A.A.) Aviation Maintenance Technician (45 hrs)
General Education: Core Competency Requirements (47-51 hrs)
Courses in the Major (45 hrs)
AVMT 100 Aircraft Sciences I 3
AVMT 102 Aircraft Sciences II 3
AVMT 104 Maintenance Practices I 3
AVMT 106 Maintenance Practices II 3
AVMT 200 Airframe Auxiliary Systems 3
AVMT 202 Aircraft Electrical Systems 3
AVMT 204 Airframe Structures I 3
AVMT 206 Airframe Structures II 3
AVMT 208 Airframe Assembly and Inspection 3
AVMT 210 Airframe Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Landing Gear Systems 3
AVMT 212 Reciprocating Engines 3
AVMT 214 Engine Electrical Systems 3
AVMT 216 Engine Auxiliary Systems I 3
AVMT 218 Engine Auxiliary Systems II 3
AVMT 220 Turbine Engines 3
TOTAL HOURS: 92 hours minimum required.
Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate (45 hrs)
AVMN 100 Aircraft Sciences I 3
AVMN 102 Aircraft Sciences II 3
AVMN 104 Maintenance Practices I 3
AVMN 106 Maintenance Practices II 3
AVMN 200 Airframe Auxiliary Systems 3
AVMN 202 Aircraft Electrical Systems 3
AVMN 204 Airframe Structures I 3
AVMN 206 Airframe Structures II 3
AVMN 208 Airframe Assembly and Inspection 3
AVMN 210 Airframe Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Landing Gear Systems 3
AVMN 212 Reciprocating Engines 3
AVMN 214 Engine Electrical Systems 3
AVMN 216 Engine Auxiliary Systems I 3
AVMN 218 Engine Auxiliary Systems II 3
AVMN 220 Turbine Engines 3
TOTAL HOURS: 45 hours minimum required.

Aeronautics Minor

Aeronautics Minor (19 hrs)
AVIA 102 Aviation Orientation 1
AVIA 210 Private Ground I 2
AVIA 215 Private Ground II 2
AVIA 220 Private Flight I 3
AVIA 225 Private Flight II 3
AVIA 300 Aviation Safety 2
AVIA 305 Airplane Aerodynamics 3
AVIA 310 Instrument Ground 3

Airline Flight Attendant Minor

Airline Flight Attendant Minor (19 hrs)
AVIA 101 Exploring Aviation 3
AVIA 103 Flight Attendant Orientation 1
AVIA 210 Private Ground I 2
AVIA 300 Aviation Safety 2
AVIA 400 Aerospace Law, Human Factors and Crew Resource Management 3
AVIA 460 Interview and Etiquette Techniques 2
FACS 130 Introduction to Hospitality, Foods, and Food Safety 3
HLTH 205 Accident Prevention and Care (First Aid) 3

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