MGA Aviation Advisor Training

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BSAAM stands for…

Bachelors of Science in Aviation Science and Management

What concentrations does our BSAAM have?

Flight and Management

BASTM stands for…

Bachelors of Science in Technical Management

What is required for our BASTM?

An Applied Associates

What type of Applied Associates do we offer?

Air Traffic management, Aircraft Structural Technology, and Aviation Maintenance Technology

What type of certificates do we offer?

Flight Technology: Airplane and Flight Technology: Helicopter

How many aircrafts are in MGA’s fleet?

52

What key ratings can students earn at MGA?

Private Pilot

Instrument

Commercial

Multi-Engine

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII)

What optional flight labs are offered at MGA?

Tailwheel and Upset Recovery

What grade are students required to receive in AERO 2102 Aviation Meteorology and AERO 2105 Aviation Regulations to register for ground school?

B or higher

What grade is required for Private and Instrument Ground Schools?

B or higher

What other classes are required before AVIA 3106 Private Pilot Flight?

ENGL 1101 English Composition 1, ENGL 1102 English Composition 2, and MATH 1001 Quantitative Reasoning

Who registers students for ground school (except PPL) and flight labs, and process PLA credit

Misty Oxford

What classes can students who already have their PPL register for in the first semester?

AERO 2102 and AERO 2105 in addition to AVIA 3107 Instrument Ground.

What grade is required for all other Aviation and major-specific classes?

C or higher

How many credit hours are flight students recommended to take?

12 credit hours

What is the Current Rating Requirement?

Students must be actively flying their previous rating to register for the to register for the next Ground School

Where are ground schools located?

Only Macon and Eastman.

What score is required for FAA Written exams? When should students have their written completed?

70% or higher; before flight lab registration

How long do students have to complete a flight lab? What will the grade be if they roll over?

Three semesters; an F

What certification is recommended to get last and why?

Multi-Engine; This sequence is designed to reinforce a thorough understanding of flight operations and to enhance the pilot's overall competency before moving to more advanced certifications.

Can the BSAAM-Management track be completed entirely online?

Yes

Who may face challenges with the BSAAM-Management track?

International students

What ratings are students required to obtain from MGA to qualify for the R-ATP program?

Instrument and Commercial

The R-ATP reduces flight hour minimums from 1,500 to:

1,250 hours with 30-59 approved MGA credits

1,000 hours with 60+ approved MGA credits

Do transfer credits count towards the R-ATP?

No

How many credits do students completing all flight training at MGA typically graduate with?

64

ATC courses are only offered on the ______ Campus

Eastman

Maintenance and structural students must complete areas ___ and ___ to qualify for classes

M and C (Area A) (aka English 1 and 2/math based on major)

When does maintenance and structural program cohorts begin?

Spring-maintenance; fall-structural

Who registers students for the maintenance program?

Andrea Yawn

Who assigns courses to structural students?

Their professors