{"id":2631,"date":"2024-09-30T08:15:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T12:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/?page_id=2631"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:21:29","slug":"ccp-pathway-aviation-ground-school-pilot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/ccp-pathway-aviation-ground-school-pilot\/","title":{"rendered":"CCP PATHWAY: Aviation Ground School: Pilot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Aviation Ground School: Pilot offers a clear pathway to kickstart your journey in the aviation industry.  The aviation industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of airline and commercial pilots is expected to soar to an estimated 16,800 job openings each year. With our flexible and affordable Career Pilot Program courses, you\u2019ll have an excellent opportunity to take your first steps on your journey to a dynamic and rewarding career.<\/p>\n<p>The pathway is designed to provide the necessary skills to prepare for the FAA Private Pilot written knowledge test.  <\/p>\n<h4>Program Location<\/h4>\n<p>Classes are held at our North Campus, Laney High School, and Ashley High School. Delivery mode is subject to change.<\/p>\n<h4>AVIATION GROUND SCHOOL: PILOT PATHWAY COURSES:<\/h4>\n<hr> <div class=\"bg-light p-4\"> <h6>Aviation Fundamentals:<\/h6>\n<p>This course is designed to introduce students to the development of military and civil aviation from the beginning of humans taking flight through today with the latest technologies and space exploration. The course will include; historical milestones in aviation, aircraft engineering advancements, aeronautical theory, basic aerodynamics, and career exploration.<\/p> <\/div> <hr> <div class=\"bg-light p-4\"> <h6>Flight Theory &#038; Application:<\/h6>\n<p>This course is an opportunity for students embarking on their flight training journey to gain in-depth knowledge of airplanes &#038; systems, aerodynamics, flight safety, airports, navigation, airspace, radio communications, air traffic control services, and aviation regulations. This course will include special emphasis on safety with practice sessions provided on campus in the flight simulator lab. This course will provide the foundation of knowledge for students preparing to begin their aviation journey or already in flight training.<\/p> <\/div> <hr> <div class=\"bg-light p-4\"> <h6>Private Pilot Ground School:<\/h6>\n<p>Students will be provided with a broad spectrum of understanding of the aviation field from the civil and commercial perspective and the course will cover all areas required to meet the foundation of knowledge requirements to prepare for the FAA written knowledge test. Special emphasis will be placed on all subject areas and practice tests will be conducted in order to establish competency to pass each subject area.<\/p> <\/div> <hr>\n<h4 class=\"problem-titles\">THE CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION\/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY (CTE\/WCEP)<\/h4>\n<p>Tuition free course hours that lead to technician education certificate, State, or Industry Recognized Credential aligned with a high school career cluster. Students are responsible for the following CFCC fees in each course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parking &#038; Security- $5.00.<\/li>\n<li>Technology Fee \u2013 $5.00.<\/li>\n<li>Materials Fee &#8211; $20.00.<\/li>\n<li>Textbook(s) &#8211; based on course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>ELIGIBILITY &#038; ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a high school junior or senior.<\/li>\n<li>Have an unweighted GPA of 2.8 on high school courses or your principal\u2019s approval.<\/li>\n<li>If GPA is lower than 2.8, assessment testing is required.<\/li>\n<li>For details on eligibility and admissions requirements, please speak to your high school career counselor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>APPLICATION PROCESS<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li class=\"border-bottom border-top py-4 my-4\">Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.cfnc.org\/Identity\/Account\/Login?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.cfnc.org%2Fapplication%2FCapeFCC%2FNCCCSCCP%2FCapeFCCAppCCP\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> CTE WCEP Online Application <\/a> .<\/li>\n<li class=\"border-bottom pb-4 mb-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/01\/CFCC-CCP-CTE_WCEP-Docusign-Instructions-Updated-1.30.25.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read Approval Form DocuSign Instructions <\/a> before proceeding to next step.<\/li>\n<li class=\"border-bottom pb-4 mb-4\">Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/na2.docusign.net\/Member\/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=e5171da4-1cd9-4ce7-abdc-34a0fdef7bbc&#038;env=na2&#038;acct=a9fa5465-8c85-4926-94f5-7851b85bee24&#038;v=2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Career Technical Approval Form <\/a> (If you are a Home School or Private School Student, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/na2.docusign.net\/Member\/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=bec75da8-2820-49a4-b809-2f381c1406ae&#038;env=na2&#038;acct=a9fa5465-8c85-4926-94f5-7851b85bee24&#038;v=2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Homeschool CCP Approval Form <\/a> instead)<\/li>\n<li class=\"border-bottom pb-4 mb-4\">Note: If your school is not listed, please contact Aaron Holderby at <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;w&#111;rkf&#111;rc&#101;&#105;nf&#111;&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> w&#111;rkf&#111;rc&#101;&#105;nf&#111;&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> :\n<ul>\n<li>Ashley High School<\/li>\n<li>Heide Trask Senior High School<\/li>\n<li>Hoggard High School<\/li>\n<li>Laney High School<\/li>\n<li>Mosley Career Readiness Academy<\/li>\n<li>New Hanover High School<\/li>\n<li>Pender Early High School<\/li>\n<li>Pender High School<\/li>\n<li>SEA-Tech \u2013 Southeast Area Technical High School<\/li>\n<li>Topsail High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"border-bottom pb-4 mb-4\">Students MUST have their parent\u2019s name and email address before clicking to complete the approval form<\/li>\n<li class=\"border-bottom pb-4 mb-4\">Please contact a Workforce Development Coordinator at <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;w&#111;rkf&#111;rc&#101;&#105;nf&#111;&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> w&#111;rkf&#111;rc&#101;&#105;nf&#111;&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> or <a href=\"tel:9103627370\" class=\"contact-link\"> 910-362-7370 <\/a> with questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Next Steps<\/h4>\n<p>Once you have completed your application process (see above*), please contact <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;w&#111;rkf&#111;rc&#101;&#105;nf&#111;&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> w&#111;rkf&#111;rc&#101;&#105;nf&#111;&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> to express your intent to enroll in the CTE\/WCEP Pathway.<\/p>\n<h4>REGISTRATION DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS<\/h4>\n<p>Once you have emailed <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;w&#111;rkf&#111;rc&#101;&#105;nf&#111;&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> w&#111;rkf&#111;rc&#101;&#105;nf&#111;&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> to express intent to enroll in the Aviation Ground School pathway, you will receive an email with additional registration instructions. Below outlines the required documentation required to complete your registration:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CTE WCEP Acceptance Email.<\/li>\n<li>Copy of current High School Transcript must be provided.<\/li>\n<li>Other documentation may be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"problem-titles\">ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTINUED ENROLLMENT IN CCP (CTE\/WCEP PATHWAY)<\/h4>\n<p>To maintain eligibility for continued enrollment, a student must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continue to make progress toward high school graduation.<\/li>\n<li>Continue to make progress toward successful completion of the Workforce.<\/li>\n<li>Continuing Education pathway as defined by the pathway syllabus.<\/li>\n<li>A student who doesn\u2019t meet these criteria will be subject to the college\u2019s policy for unsatisfactory progress.<\/li>\n<li>For more information about this CCP Pathway application process, available programs, enrollment, and eligibility, please visit your High School Career Counselor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Aviation Ground School: Pilot offers a clear pathway to kickstart your journey in the aviation industry. 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