2020 - 2021
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Professional Pilot Technology
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

AS	
CIP Number	1649010200	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	64 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	53-2011 – Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
53-2012 – Commercial Pilots	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics  career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster. 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment with occupational titles as aircraft pilot, airplane pilot, commercial (SOC 53-2012), or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

The content includes but is not limited to, communications skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certification procedures, aircraft systems and components, flight safety, physics and aerodynamics, and instrumentation.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 64 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of safe and effective work practices.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of fundamentals of flight.
03.0	Understand and explain pertinent Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.
04.0	Demonstrate understanding of meteorology.
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft communications equipment.
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of aircraft propulsion, and associated systems.
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of navigation systems and procedures.
08.0	Demonstrate flight planning skills.
09.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills.
10.0	Demonstrate analytical skills.
11.0	Demonstrate understanding of applied sciences.
12.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
13.0	Demonstrate aircraft operations.

2020 - 2021
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Professional Pilot Technology
CIP Numbers:	1649010200
Program Length:	64 credit hours
SOC Code(s):	53-2011, 53-2012

Refer to Rule 6A-14.030 (4), F.A.C., for the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of safe and effective work practices.--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of health and safety hazards, prevention and correction of environmental problems and know the solutions unique to the industry.	
01.02	Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of fueling operations.	
01.03	Demonstrate an understanding of situational awareness related to operational hazards.	
01.04	Demonstrate an awareness of fire hazards, and awareness of proper techniques to control and extinguish fires.	
01.05	Demonstrate an awareness and understanding for the need of safety devices, controls, guards and equipment.	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of fundamentals of flight.--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Name and compare the four forces of flight.	
02.02	Describe an airfoil.	
02.03	Explain how lift is produced.	
02.04	Discuss how and why an airplane stalls and spins.	
02.05	Describe and explain how pitot/static, vacuum, pressure, and engine instruments work.	
02.06	Explain factors affecting aircraft design, performance, and operation.	
02.07	Describe and explain how advanced avionics systems work.	
03.0	Understand and explain Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Explain relevant portions of Parts 1, 61, 91, 110, 119, 121, 135, 141 and NTSB 830 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.	
04.0	Demonstrate understanding of meteorology.--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe the composition, general circulation and stability of the atmosphere.	
04.02	Demonstrate an understanding of air mass development, the movement of fronts and their effect on aviation.	
04.03	Demonstrate an awareness of weather hazards to aviation and an understanding of how to avoid them.	
04.04	Demonstrate the ability to access weather information prior to and during flights through a variety of media.	
04.05	Interpret printed reports, forecasts and graphic weather products.	
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft communication equipment.--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Use and explain aircraft voice communication equipment.	
05.02	Explain function and use of ELT’s, voice recorders, and other emergency communication systems.	
05.03	Demonstrate use of proper phraseology in ATC communications.	
05.04	Discuss uses and limitations of portable transceivers.	
05.05	Demonstrate use of phonetic alphabet.	
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of aircraft propulsion and associated systems.--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Describe and identify reciprocating and turbine engine components.	
06.02	Describe a typical engine lubrication system.	
06.03	Describe a typical magneto ignition system, including proper magneto checks.	
06.04	Describe the difference between a normally aspirated engine and one that is supercharged or turbocharged.	
06.05	Demonstrate basic operation of an aircraft engine, including proper interpretation of instruments and use of appropriate engine controls. 	
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of navigation systems and procedures.--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Define radio navigation using both conventional and advanced avionics.	
07.02	Explain the magnetic compass.	
07.03	Describe and demonstrate use of VOR equipment and navigation.	
07.04	Describe and demonstrate use of GPS equipment and navigation.	
07.05	Explain DME, GPS, and RNAV principles.	
07.06	Demonstrate the use of a flight computer.	
07.07	Interpret sectional charts.	
07.08	Interpret enroute and terminal charts and approach plates.	
07.09	Explain lost communications emergency procedures under VFR and IFR.	
07.10	Read and interpret aircraft performance charts.	
07.11	Plot and explain a cross-country course.	
07.12	Describe the FAA national airspace system, including pilot and equipment requirements to fly in controlled airspace.	
07.13	Define DP’s and STAR’s.	
07.14	Read and interpret instrument approach charts and procedures.	
08.0	Demonstrate flight planning skills.--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Explain relevant portions of Parts 1, 91, 110, 121, 135, and NTSB 830 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.	
08.02	Define weight and balance.	
08.03	Define center of gravity, moment, datum line, CG envelope, basic empty weight, and gross weight.	
08.04	Calculate, compute, and solve given weight and balance problems.	
08.05	Determine route of flight.	
08.06	Demonstrate acquisition of appropriate weather data.	
08.07	Demonstrate proper selection of destination/enroute/alternate airports.	
08.08	Explain fuel requirements.	
08.09	Calculate aircraft performance.	
08.10	Access and analyze NOTAMS.	
08.11	Acquire, define, and validate a mission profile.	
08.12	Demonstrate the creation of, and explain the effective use of a navigation log.	
08.13	Demonstrate methods in VFR/IFR flight planning and demonstrate the ability to make a valid go / no-go decision.	
09.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills.--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to accurately fill out forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.	
09.02	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.	
09.03	Read and follow written and oral English instructions.	
09.04	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.	
09.05	Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications and by evaluating ideas.	
09.06	Demonstrate telephone/communication skills.	
09.07	Demonstrate knowledge and use of appropriate computer skills.	
09.08	Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.	
10.0	Demonstrate analytical skills.--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Solve problems for volume, weight, area, circumference and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares, and cylinders.	
10.02	Add, subtract, multiply and divide using fractions, decimals, whole numbers, percentages, and ratios.	
10.03	Demonstrate understanding and use of the metric system.	
11.0	Demonstrate understanding of applied sciences.--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Draw conclusions or make inferences from data.	
11.02	Understand pressure measurement in terms of P.S.I., inches of mercury, and metric.	
12.0	Demonstrate employability skills.--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Explain the process for obtaining an FAA commercial pilot certification, single or multi-engine instrument rating.	
13.0	Demonstrate aircraft operations.--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Demonstrate the operation of aircraft in accordance with FARs, AFMs, and approved procedures and policies.	
13.02	Identify specific aircraft handling characteristics.	
13.03	Explain and demonstrate effective Single-Pilot and Crew Resource Management skills.	
13.04	Demonstrate proper passenger briefing procedures.	
13.05	Demonstrate completion of post-flight documentation.	
13.06	Demonstrate situational awareness.	
13.07	Demonstrate effective decision-making skills.	
13.08	Discuss the issues of fatigue, body rhythms and sleep.	
13.09	Describe the effects of fitness and health on human performance.	
13.10	Discuss how motivation and leadership affects safety in aviation.	
13.11	Discuss the role of training devices and education in reducing errors and increasing safety.	
13.12	Describe how the physical layout of displays and controls and space relate to human factors errors.	
13.13	Explain how documentation problems such as manuals and checklists, maps and charts can cause safety issues.	
13.14	Describe how an aviation safety program is designed to create an environment of safety awareness and accident prevention.	
13.15	Describe the importance of effective single-pilot and crew resource management skills, as well as dispatcher resource management skills.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes

Prior to beginning flight training, students will be required to obtain an FAA medical certificate and comply with the TSA requirements.  Community/State Colleges initiating this program are strongly encouraged to visit existing Florida Community/State Colleges with active programs.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Certificate Programs

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).  This AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:

	Commercial Pilot (0649010202) - 24 credit hours

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:

http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml