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Aviation Flight Technology

Thomas Edison State University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 49.0102

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operation and ControlOperations MonitoringMonitoringCritical ThinkingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSpeakingTime Management

Knowledge

English LanguageTransportationGeographyPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceMechanical

Abilities

Problem SensitivityPerceptual SpeedControl PrecisionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSelective AttentionResponse OrientationReaction TimeFar VisionRate ControlDepth Perception

Tasks

  • Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems
  • Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
  • Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to c
  • Operate large scale uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones for various commercial purposes, such as aerial photography, surveying land and structures, or monitoring wildlife.
  • Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
  • Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhe
  • Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.

Technology

Information retrieval or search softwareData base user interface and query softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareCharting softwareProject management softwareObject or component oriented development softwareRoute navigation softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Air conditioning systemsAir data computersAir pressurization systemsAirborne collision avoidance systems ACASAirfield lighting equipmentAnemometersAnti-skid systemsAutobrakesAutomatic direction finder ADF radio systemsAutomatic landing systemsAutopilot systemsBattery chargersChannel lock pliersCockpit displays of traffic information CDTIContinuous flow emergency oxygen systemsAileron trim switchesAircraft data loadersAnti-skid control systemsAttitude heading reference systems AHRSBrake management systemsBrake pedalsControl display units CDUControl wheels

Work Values

SupportIndependenceRecognitionAchievementWorking ConditionsRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Commercial Pilots53-2012.00
  • Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers53-2011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Pilot-in-command authority — exercise across the full scope of commercial flight operations including complex weather encounters, diversions, and unscheduled maintenance events.
  • Instrument approach procedures — execute autonomously in low-visibility conditions using flight control software and onboard avionics to maintain precision and safety standards.
  • Weight-and-balance and performance analysis — perform independently for each flight, integrating passenger loads, cargo configurations, fuel quantities, and environmental factors.
  • Non-routine in-flight emergencies — assess, prioritize, and resolve using systematic critical thinking and established emergency checklists without external guidance.
  • Multi-leg flight operations — plan and manage using aeronautical charts, weather data, and analytical software to optimize routing, fuel efficiency, and schedule compliance.
  • Systems analysis during abnormal operations — diagnose complex aircraft system interactions in flight and determine the safest course of action to protect crew and passengers.
  • Regulatory compliance oversight — interpret and apply FAA regulations, airline operations specifications, and government airspace requirements across all phases of flight.
  • Crew resource management — lead cockpit coordination with first officers and cabin crew, ensuring clear communication and shared situational awareness throughout flight.
  • Air traffic control negotiations — manage complex re-routes and holding instructions during airspace congestion or weather deviations with confident, precise radio technique.
  • Post-flight debriefing and reporting — document technical discrepancies, safety observations, and operational irregularities accurately using company reporting systems and office suite software.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
Not reported