NMC Aviation Program Bachelor Degree Option

To meet the needs of all students in the Flight Technology Program, NMC offers many different options that include an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Ferris State University.

• Bachelor Degree Model Schedule

In the first two years of study, students are expected to earn:

• Commercial pilot certificate with single-engine and multi-engine ratings
• Instrument rating
• Flight instructor certificate
• 210 total flight hours
• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Flight Technology

In the last two years of study, students are expected to earn:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration - Aviation Option
• At least one of the following:
  • Aviation internship
  • Seaplane and Tailwheel flight and academic course
  • First Officer Training flight and academic course

Additional training options may include:

• Instrument Flight Instructor rating
• Acrobatic training
• Glider training
• Mountain flying
• Hot air balloon training
• High altitude endorsement
• Opportunity to take extended solo cross-country flight
• Miscellaneous field trips

Advantages for students committed to the Flight Academy:

• Priority scheduling for aircraft, simulator, and instructors
• Complete program objectives on time
• Cost savings (consistency of flight)
• Priority for optional training activities and field trips
• Priority for NIFA team membership
• Priority for First Officer training and scheduling
• Priority for possible employment as NMC Flight Instructor
• Special graduation ceremony and recognition upon completion of 4 year program
• Pride of belonging to an elite organization

Requirements for students committed to the Flight Academy:

• Meet NMC admission requirements
• Obtain a second class medical certificate
• Attend the Aviation orientation session
• Flight course fees will be paid in full at the beginning of each flight course
• Students will be scheduled into flight labs (a minimum of 3 per week) with make-up flights required.
• Students must maintain timely and satisfactory progress
• Students are required to meet with an aviation advisor each semester