Have you always dreamed of flying? Would you like to find a practical and affordable way to earn your pilot’s license? Would you like to turn your passion for aviation into a career where you’ll love going to work every day?
Aviation is one of the most exciting career fields in today’s transportation industry, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is recognized as one of the world’s leading aviation centers.
Mountain View College’s unique Aviation Technology program provides training to meet the demand for college-trained personnel in several specializations. Online courses are available; check with your academic advisor to get the current semester schedule of both on-campus and online courses.
See Frequently Asked Questions about the Aviation Technology program.
Aviation Technology Degree and Certificate Options
Professional Pilot
The Professional Pilot specialization provides the flight training and ground school instruction necessary to complete private, instrument, commercial pilot and certified flight instructor certificates.
Admission to this program will be in accordance with applicable federal aviation regulations and upon consultation with and approval by an Aviation Technology instructor. Flight fees, simulator fees and fees for pre- and post-flight briefings are in addition to DCCCD tuition.
Whether you want to earn an associate degree, are looking to add an additional certificate or rating, or just want to learn to fly for fun — the Professional Pilot option is the right choice!
Aircraft Dispatcher
The job of an aircraft dispatcher is an integral part of the overall flight operations of an airline. An individual in this position works in conjunction with an airline pilot and is responsible for regulation compliance, weather analysis and loading procedures prior to takeoff. In this specialization, students have the option to earn an associate degree, which can be completed in approximately two years, or a certificate, which can be competed in about one year.
Entry into either program will be in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and with instructor approval. Upon completion of the courses in the desired program, students may be recommended to apply to take the FAA knowledge examination for Aircraft Dispatcher and the practical examination for Aircraft Dispatcher.
To earn both the associate degree and the certificate, students must successfully complete all required courses in the Aircraft Dispatcher curriculum and all educational requirements stipulated by the state of Texas, as well as obtain the aircraft dispatcher certificate from the FAA.
Airport Management
This option provides a general overview of administrative functions related to aviation businesses. It combines aviation and business courses, stressing terminology and management techniques and functions as they apply to the aviation industry.
Students completing this program may qualify for support or training positions in airport management, or as staff members to operations superintendents or aviation authority boards.
Fixed base operations include all kinds of aircraft support businesses located on airports. Positions may be found in aircraft sales, aircraft services such as fueling and maintenance, pilot training administration and flight crew support.
Other Degree and Certificate Options
The Dallas County Community College District offers nearly 350 career and technical degrees and certificates, plus 36 academic degrees. For more information, see a chart of our degree plans by location.