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3.33.2.1      ºÃÉ«TV

Enrollment in the Fixed Wing Flight Training (FWT) Program will be limited because of a finite number of available resources within the community, college, and system.

Technical Standards

In order to be considered or to be retained in the program, all students should possess:

I. a current valid FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate;

2. sufficient verbal and non-verbal communication skills (read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language) to interact effectively with individuals (instructors, air traffic controllers, fellow students, etc.);

3. sufficient intellectual and emotional capacity/maturity for effective functioning in flight lab and actual flight training sessions; and

4. a valid Student Pilot's Ce1tificate.

Student Pilot's Certificate

Students applying to FWT must complete an application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website or by paper using FAA form 8710-1 and submit it to a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman ce1tification representative associated with a part 141 flight school, or a certificated flight instructor. The authorized individual will process the application and submit the required documents to the Airmen Certification Branch. Once reviewed by Airman Cettification Branch, the student pilot ce1tificate will be mailed to the address provided by the student on the application.

Admissions Committee

The Aviation Selective Admissions Committee (ASAC) will be composed of:

1. FWT Program Coordinator;

2. FWT Faculty Representative/Flight Instructor;

3. FWT Selective Admission recorder; and

4. a Representative from the Aviation Advisory Committee or Student Affairs.

Admission Standards

To be considered, each applicant must:

1. complete KCTCS college's admission application and requirements;

2. follow the selective admission guidelines;

3. have a minimum of2.5 cumulative GPA;

4. attend a pre-admissions conference prior to admission to the program;

5. undertake and pass an FAA Class 2 Medical Examination prior to commencing flight lab training. Note: this is not required for ground school; and

6. be a U.S. Citizen.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires flight schools to determine the citizenship status for any student, whether U.S. or U.S. Non-Resident, seeking flight training toward the issuance of a recreational pilot, sport pilot, private pilot certificate, instrument rating, or multiengine rating.

U.S. Citizens

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of citizenship to the program administrator. Evidence of U.S. citizenship must be shown by one of the following: Valid, unexpired U.S. passport, or a government-issued picture ID card and an:

1. original birih certificate of the United States, American Samoa, or Swains Island;

2. original certification of birth abroad with raised seal (Form FS-545 or DS-1350);

3. original certificate of U.S. citizenship with raised seal (Form N-560 or N-561), or a Certificate of Repatriation (Form N-581); or

4. original U.S. Naturalization Certificate with raised seal (Form N-550 or N-570).

U.S. Non-Resident

NOTE: MCC cannot accept applications from international students for F1 or J1 visas at this time.

In order to be considered for admission in the FWT Program, the ASAC will evaluate the applicant utilizing the following criteria:

1. academic record (minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA);

2. an essay explaining the applicant's motivation to become a pilot and what arrangements the candidate has made to deal with the arduous nature of flight school (cost of training, flight hours, relocation, academics, etc.);

3. previous flight experience, if any;

4. two letters of recommendation from a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI);

5. score on the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge exam; and

6. attend an interview, if requested, by the FWT program ASAC. Acceptance into the program will be determined by rank order.

Preference may be given to:

1. Kentucky residents;

2. Veterans, active duty personnel and/or their spouses, and children to whom benefits have been bequeathed in accordance with the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act;

3. GPA of 2.5 or higher for a minimum 12 semester hours; and

4. Previous flight experience and credentials.

Applicants may be placed on a wait list and will be notified if a position becomes available prior to the start of the semester.

Retention

A student who withdraws from or fails two final course check-rides in the same FWT lab course will not be retained in the FWT program and will not be eligible to graduate with the Associate in Applied Science Degree in FWT. Students who take a break in training of more than one academic year must reapply for admittance to the program-unless the student passes a proficiency exam with a qualified college flight examiner.

Readmission

In order to be considered for readmission by the ASAC, the applicant must:

1. meet current admission guidelines;

2. submit a written request to the FWT Program Coordinator, which includes course(s) for readmission being requested and what steps the applicant has taken to be successful;

3. successfully complete an evaluation flight by an MCC affiliated CFI; and

4. attend an interview, if requested, by the FWT program ASAC.

Applicants who fail an FAA flight check-ride may re-enroll to repeat that course only once. Failure to secure FAA credentialing on the second attempt will result in a permanent dismissal from the FWT Program.

Students who "stop-out" (leave the program) for more than one academic year will not be readmitted to the program without the permission of the program coordinator

Students who have been admitted into the FWT program and who have not successfully completed the program may be readmitted to the program one time.

Readmission may be limited due to available spots in the program and is not guaranteed.

Transfer

Applicants who wish to transfer into the FWT Program must:

1. meet current admission guidelines specified above;

2. submit a written request to the FWT Program Coordinator;

3. successfully validate the applicant's flight skills by an MCC affiliated CFI; and

4. attend an interview, if requested, by the ASAC.

Transfer may be limited due to available spots in the program and is not guaranteed. Acceptance of transferees will be at the discretion of the program coordinator.

3.34.2.l  ºÃÉ«TV

Enrollment in the Helicopter Flight Training (HFT) Program will be limited because of a finite number of available resources within the community, college, and system.

Technical Standards

In order to be considered or to be retained in the program, all students should possess:

1. a current valid FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate;

2. sufficient verbal and non-verbal communication skills (read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language) to interact effectively with individuals (instructors, air traffic controllers, fellow students, etc.);

3. sufficient intellectual and emotional capacity/maturity for effective functioning in flight lab and actual flight training sessions; and

4. a valid Student Pilot's Certificate.

Student Pilot's Certificate

Students applying to HFT must complete an application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website or by paper using FAA form 8710-1 and submit it to a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman certification representative associated with a part 141 flight school, or a certified flight instructor. The authorized individual will process the application and submit the required documents to the Airmen Certification Branch. Once reviewed by Airman Certification Branch, the student pilot certificate will be mailed to the address provided by the student on the application.

Admissions Committee

The Aviation Selective Admissions Committee (ASAC) will be composed of:

I. FWT Program Coordinator;

2. FWT Faculty Representative/Flight Instructor;

3. FWT Selective Admission recorder; and

4. a Representative from the Aviation Advisory Committee or Student Affairs.

Admission Standards

To be considered, each applicant must:

I. complete KCTCS college's admission application and requirements;

2. follow the selective admission guidelines;

3. have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA;

4. attend a pre-admissions conference prior to admission to the program;

5. undertake and pass an FAA Class 2 Medical Examination prior to commencing flight lab training. Note: this is not required for ground school; and

6. be a U.S. Citizen.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires flight schools to determine the citizenship status for any student, whether U.S. or U.S. Non-Resident, seeking flight training toward the issuance of a recreational pilot, sport pilot, private pilot certificate, instrument rating, or multiengine rating.

U.S. Citizens

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of citizenship to the program administrator. Evidence of U.S. citizenship must be shown by one of the following: Valid, unexpired U.S. passport, or

a government-issued picture ID card and an:

I. original birth certificate of the United States, American Samoa, or Swains Island;

2. original certification of birth abroad with raised seal (Form FS-545 or DS-1350);

3. original ce1tificate of U.S. citizenship with raised seal (Form N-560 or N-56!), or a Certificate of Repatriation (Form N-581); or

4. original U.S. Naturalization Certificate with raised seal (Form N-550 or N-570).

U.S. Non-Resident

NOTE: MCC cannot accept applications from international students for FI or JI visas at this time.

In order to be considered for admission in the HFT Program, the ASAC will evaluate the applicant utilizing the following criteria:

I.  academic record (minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA);

2. an essay explaining the applicant's motivation to become a pilot and what arrangements the candidate has made to deal with the arduous nature of flight school (cost of training, flight hours, relocation, academics, etc.);

3. previous flight experience, if any;

4. two letters of recommendation from a Certified Flight Instructor (CF!);

5. score on the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge exam; and

6. attend an interview, if requested, by the HFT program ASAC. Acceptance into the program will be determined by rank order.

Preference may be given to:

1. Kentucky residents;

2. veterans, active duty personnel and/or their spouses, and children to whom benefits have been bequeathed in accordance with the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act;

3. GPA of 2.5 or higher for a minimum 12 semester hours; and

4. previous flight experience and credentials.

Applicants may be placed on a wait list and will be notified if a position becomes available prior to the start of the semester.

Retention

A student who withdraws from or fails two final course check-rides in the same HFT lab course will not be retained in the HFT program and will not be eligible to graduate with the Associate in Applied Science Degree in I-IFT. Students who take a break in training of more than one academic year must reapply for admittance to the program-unless the student passes a proficiency exam with a qualified college flight examiner.

Readmission

In order to be considered for readmission by the ASAC, the applicant must:

l. meet current admission guidelines;

2. submit a written request to the HFT Program Coordinator, which includes course(s) for readmission being requested and what steps the applicant has taken to be successful;

3. successfully complete an evaluation flight by an MCC affiliated CFI; and

4. attend an interview; if requested, by the I-IFT program ASAC.

Applicants who fail an FAA flight check-ride may re-enroll to repeat that course only once. Failure to secure FAA credentialing on the second attempt will result in a permanent dismissal from the HFT Program.

Students who "stop-out'' (leave the program) for more than one academic year will not be readmitted to the program without the permission of the program coordinator

Students who have been admitted into the HFT program and who have not successfully completed the program may be readmitted to the program one time.

Readmission may be limited due to available spots in the program and is not guaranteed.

All students are required to meet English language proficiency at minimum ICAO Level 4.  

Private Pilot 

• Age: 17 or older 
• Total Flight Time: 40 hours 
• Tests & Exams: Knowledge test and practical (flight) exam 

Commercial Pilot 

• Age: 18 or older
• Total Flight Time: 250 hours
• Tests & Exams: Knowledge test and practical (flight) exam

Airline Transport Pilot 

• Age: 21 or older
• Total Flight Time: 1500 hours
• Tests & Exams: ATP CTP, Knowledge test and practical (flight) exam

To receive your flight training application, contact the Aviation Program Director, Todd Smith, at todd.smith@kctcs.edu. 

Apply for admission to MCC

A student interested in registering for MCC credit courses, certificates or degrees will begin by completion of the on-line application will expedite your admission process; however, paper applications are also available.

Start by visiting the /admissions/index.aspx to learn the process, programs offered and requirements. Once you apply for admission you will be assigned a student ID number.

Determine how you will pay for college

Certain classes will have flight training and simulator fees attached that are quite expensive. The program qualifies for federal financial aid. Flight fees charged by the college are generally based on the hours required to successfully complete semester objectives and not to any specific level of FAA proficiency. Students who require additional flight, ground, or simulator training may incur costs that exceed the fees advertised in the current academic year catalog in order to gain FAA proficiency for a given rating. The student would be responsible for those additional fees and must fund their student account prior to the commencement of any additional, or add-on training. Alternative loans may be available to cover flight fees beyond the federal financial aid. 

Develop a plan for college success 

- Organize your life to have time to learn
- Build a degree plan with your advisor
- Tour the MCC Campus and learn where your classes will be located.
- Learn technology used at MCC.
- Learn how to get involved on campus - activities, jobs and clubs

Meet with a program advisor

All first time degree-seeking students are required to talk with an advisor so they can be cleared to register for classes. If you are aviation major, you should talk to Todd Smith at 270-824-8589 before committing to the program so you learn the program specific requirements. This is an expensive major so you must be prepared for the cost of flight training in addition to the normal tuition and charges.

FAA Medical Certificate

Students are required to get an FAA medical certificate before starting the aviation program. Go to for more information.

Student Pilot's Certificate

You must complete an application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website or by paper using FAA form 8710-1 and submit it to a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman certification representative associated with a part 141 flight school, or a certificated flight instructor. The authorized individual will process your application and submit the required documents to the Airmen Certification Branch. Once, reviewed by Airman Certification Branch, the student pilot certificate will be mailed to the address provided by you on the application.

TSA Security Requirement

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires us to verify a student's citizenship status. See the National Aviation Security  information page on this site for more information.