Airline Transport Pilot
Certificate of Specialization Aviation and Aerospace Sciences · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Airline Transport Pilot certificate of specialization covers those areas of aeronautical knowledge required under Federal Aviation Regulation 61.155 for the FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Courses are also intended to satisfy the knowledge requirements for students who are pursuing careers as aircraft dispatchers.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will develop the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for completion of flight training and successful completion of federally administered knowledge exams for airline transport pilot certification.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| APT A130 | Private Pilot Aviation Ground School | 5 |
| APT A138 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| APT A145 | Airline Transport Pilot Ground | 3 |
| APT A192 | Human Factors and Crew Resource Management | 3 |
| Total Units | 14 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| APT A130 | Private Pilot Aviation Ground School 3 |
| APT A192 | Human Factors and Crew Resource Management 1 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| APT A138 |
| APT A145 |
- Fall only class
- Spring only class
- APT A130 is a prerequisite course for APT A145