Aviation
Get your wings at Yavapai College
If you want to become a pilot, Yavapai College is the place to go. Prescott, Arizona is the perfect place for new pilots to learn with great weather and minimal air traffic. Our Airplane Operations degree will take you from Private Pilot all the way to CFI and CFII in as few as five semesters. This program is financial aid, veteran, and heli-crossover friendly.
If you are ready to fly, call (928) 717-7234 or email zachary.chamberlin@yc.edu.
If you’d rather keep your feet on the ground, our Technical Aviation program will prepare you to apply for entrance to the FAA’s Air Traffic Control Academy while our Unmanned Aircraft Systems certificate will instruct you on the many aspects of drone use including preparation for the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate.
To contact the Aviation Department
- zachary.chamberlin@yc.edu
- 928-717-7234
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Degrees
AAS - Aerospace Science - Airplane Operations
- SEMESTERS: 6
- CREDITS: 66
- LOCATIONS:
- CTEC
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The Aerospace Science degree program for Airplane Operations prepares students for entrance into the Airline pilot industry after building the required flight hours and gainig the appropriate licenses. Students can finish the program in 6 semesters which includes summers. Ratings include private pilot, instrument, commercial, commercial multi, CFI and CFII.
AAS - Aerospace Science - Technical Aviation
- SEMESTERS: 5
- CREDITS: 60
- LOCATIONS:
- CTEC
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The Aerospace Science degree program prepares students for careers in aviation as airplane pilots, flight service specialists, dispatchers, instructors, and unmanned aircraft operators. The degree also prepares students for the entrance exam into the FAA Air Traffic Control Academy in Oklahoma City.
AAS - Aerospace Science - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- SEMESTERS: 5
- CREDITS: 65
- LOCATIONS:
- CTEC
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The Aerospace Science degree program prepares students for careers in aviation as airplane pilots, flight service specialists, dispatchers, instructors, and unmanned aircraft operators. The degree also prepares students for the entrance exam into the FAA Air Traffic Control Academy in Oklahoma City.
Short Term Certificates
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certificate
- SEMESTERS: 3
- CREDITS: 27
- LOCATIONS:
- CTEC
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Additional Program Information
Start at Yavapai College - Finish at the university of your choice
We are dedicated to helping students get started at Yavapai College and transfer into the university program that will fit their goals. Through our transfer partnerships and tools we can help you prepare for your next steps.
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