Aviation Science
Mission
Welcome to the homepage of the Aviation Science Department. This page is designed to answer your questions about the program. Be sure to check out the section below on Frequently Asked Questions to see if your specific question is answered there. I am always available to answer additional questions by contacting me at 978-739-5592 or jbosco@northshore.edu
John Bosco
Program Coordinator - Avitaion Sciences
The Mission Statement
The Professional Pilot Program at NSCC is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills and training, to become commercially certificated pilots. We prepare students to continue flight training for job placement as flight instructors and regional airline pilots. The program emphasizes a strong culture of safety through effective resource management, human factors and safety awareness training. We maintain national accreditation status and respond to technological changes through continued internal review, program improvement, and consultation with industry. We have articulation agreements with 4 year institutions to provide our students transferability to continue education opportunities.
Student Acheivement
When students graduate from the Professional Pilot Program here at North Shore Community College, they will be able to successfully:
1) Write and communicate about aviation safety issues using accident analysis.
2) Interpret chart, navigate a course, and develop a flight plan using mathematical computations using latest aviation computer technology.
3) Present to an FAA or Pilot Examiner in a clear and competent way.
4) Interpret weather information and use it to make effective decision making
5) Emphasize importance of safety and further promote the culture of safety.
6) Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility through the composition of a resume and business letter and through successful analysis of common ethical standards in the aviation industry.
7) Function on teams and work collaboratively on simulated cockpit decision-making scenarios.
8) Engage in lifelong learning through participation in school sponsored safety seminars.
9) Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary aircraft through ground training, simulation and flight training.
10) Examine the skills, knowledge and requirements to successfully pass ratings and flight certificates.
11) Examine human factors associated with aviation safety and come to conclusion on causal factors on aviation accidents.
Programs of Study
A high school diploma, GED, or passing score on a
federally approved Ability To Benefit Test is required for admission
to all programs. Contact the Admissions Office
for more information.
Transfer Opportunities
We have aviation articulation agreements with:
- Embry-Riddle University, Daytona Beach, Florida
- Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida
- Dowling College, Long Island, New York
- Central Missouri State, Warrensburn, Missouri
- Salem State College, Salem, Massachusetts
- Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
- Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts
Web Resources
Airplane Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Keep informed of all the news regarding general aviation concerns for pilots.
Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS)
This site is helpful for the reporting of flight safety issues that may involve you personally as pilot. You will find access to the NASA form and accident prevention information.
Beverly Flight Center
Beverly Flight Center, on the west side of Beverly Airport, is the only approved flight vendor for the NSCC Professional Pilot Program. NSCC student pilot ground schools and flight classes are held at their fixed-base operation facilities. Please see the Beverly Flight Center web site for convenient directions.
Looking forward to seeing you there this Fall 2003 semester.
Program Accreditation
The North Shore Community College Professional Pilot Program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International
NSCC also maintains an FAA Air Agency Certificate LQ8S303Q for a Part 141 Pilot School.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where does the flight instruction take place?
All of the flight training is conducted through North Shore Community College's contracted flight school Beverly Flight Center (please see above for website information). In addition to the flight training, most of the aviation specfic classes are also held at Beverly Flight Center.
Beverly Flight Center is located on the West Side of Beverly Airport. Directions can be found on their website. Students are ENCOURAGED to visit Beverly Flight Center prior to the start of classes. Students are also ENCOURAGED to meet the employees, flight instructors, and owner of Beverly Flight Center prior to the start of classes.
2. How are flight training lessons paid?
Costs for the actual flight lessons students take are paid directly to Beverly Flight Center. Students will register for flight training courses through NSCC. They will pay NSCC the cost of the credits. They will then pay for their flight costs directed to the Beverly Flight Center.
3. How much does flight training cost?
Specific costs per hour of flight training can be obtained by contacting Beverly Flight Center at 978-774-7755. Students are encouraged to fly a minimum of 3 times per week during the semester. Students can expect to pay approx $8,500 per semester for these flight training costs.
4. How is flight training scheduled?
Flight training is scheduled directly through Beverly Flight Center. The scheduling of lessons is at the discretion of the student. Typicially a student schedules lessons based on the availabilty of their flight instructor and themselves. Beverly Flight Center is open 7 days a week so scheduling can take place on a Saturday and/or Sunday as well as Monday-Friday.
Please keep on checking back. More FAQ's will be added soon!!
Important Information Concerning Medical Certification
June 2009
Dear Prospective Student:
Please be advised that effective for the Fall 2009 semester, all students applying for admissions to the Aviation Science Professional Pilot Program must possess either a Second or First Class Medical Certificate. North Shore Community College will require a copy of your medical certificate be submitted prior to final acceptance to the program.
Medical examinations can be obtained through any FAA approved Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). A listing of local AMEs is available at www.faa.gov.
Any questions concerning this process should be directed to John Bosco, Program Coordinator for the Aviation Sciences Department, via email at jbosco@northshore.edu.
Regards,
John Bosco, Program Coordinator: Aviation Sciences
Questions or comments to jbosco@northshore.edu.
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