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Associate of Fixed Wing, Aviation Technology

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Applied Science at Colorado Mesa University with a major in Aviation Technology, 66 semester credit hours.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate knowledge of Fixed Wing
Aviation Technology. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
including AVTN 101 Private Pilot Ground School. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.

Career outcomes

Private Pilot
Commercial Pilot
Certified Flight Instructor

Curriculum

AVTN 101 Private Pilot Ground School
AVTN 102 Private Pilot Flight (46.5 hrs) 1
AVTN 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School
AVTN 112 Instrument Pilot Flight (39 hrs) 1
AVTN 105 Aviation Meteorology
AVTN 140 Aircraft Systems
AVTN 206 Crew Resource Management
AVTN 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School
AVTN 202 Commercial Pilot Flight I (53 hrs) 1
AVTN 203 Commercial Pilot Flight II (68.5 hrs) 1
AVTN 218 ATC Procedures
AVTN 205 Mountain Flying Ground School

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,460 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	CMU Tech, Bishop Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or school	Academic program division requires confirmation.
Department	Department of Fixed Wing, Aviation Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	66
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.