South Louisiana Community College

International School of Aviation Excellence

New Iberia, Louisiana rev. 10/18

AAS IN HELICOPTER AVIATION APPLICATION GUIDE

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Greetings:

South Louisiana Community College’s (SLCC) International School of Aviation Excellence

(ISAE) is proud to offer a degree program that will equip you, the student pilot, with the

knowledge and skill required to become a commercial pilot and flight instructor in the field of

helicopter aviation. The program consists of general education classes, classroom based ground

school and helicopter flight instruction with individual sessions. Upon completion, ISAE’s

Associate Degree Program in Helicopter Aviation will have guided a student pilot to earn the

following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificates/ratings and college degree:

ü Private Pilot Certificate

ü Instrument Rating

ü Commercial Pilot Certificate

ü Certificated Flight Instructor Certificate

ü Certificated Flight Instructor-Instrument Rating

ü Associate of Applied Science Degree in Helicopter Aviation

The program’s mission is to provide superior academic instruction and helicopter pilot training

through our commitment to safety, quality of personnel, equipment and facilities, academic rigor,

and a support structure that enables the program to be responsive to changes in federal aviation

regulations, commercial operator demands, and the aviation industry.

We thank you for your interest in SLCC’s International School of Aviation Excellence and look

forward to serving you in this extraordinary, life changing endeavor.

Sincerely,

Darcee Bex, M.Ed. Dean of STEM, Transportation, & Energy

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ISAE Information & Student Application Process

Table of Contents

Program Structure & Academic Calendar .............................................................................. 3

Tuition & Fees ........................................................................................................................... 4

Student Pilot Enrollment Process ......................................................................................... 5-6

Contact Information ................................................................................................................ 7

Fleet Information ...................................................................................................................... 7

Enrollment Questionnaire ........................................................................................................ 8

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Program Structure

The flight program is intended to begin a new class each Fall and Spring semester and proceed with continuous enrollment in successive semesters as the student progresses through each phase of training in order to maintain continuity of the student’s training and learning.

Each semester, the student will be enrolled in ground school and flight training courses specific to a particular pilot certificate or rating. Additionally, the student must also complete several general education classes to fulfill the education and credit hour requirements for the associate’s degree (see example below). Transfer credit for previously completed classes can be evaluated by the Office of the Registrar during the program application process.

Fall Cohort Start Fall Spring Summer Fall Aero 1000/1050 + (1) Gen Ed Course

Aero 1100/1150 + (2) Gen Ed Courses

Aero 1200/1250 Aero 1300/1350 + Aero 1400/1450 + (2) Gen Ed Courses

Spring Cohort Start Spring Summer Fall Spring Aero 1000/1050 + (1) Gen Ed Course

Aero 1100/1151

Aero 1200/1251 + (2) Gen Ed Courses

Aero 1300/1350 + Aero 1400/1450 + (2) Gen Ed Courses

Academic Calendar Click here for SLCC Academic Calendar

Ground school and flight training sessions will be conducted according to a predetermined schedule, which alternates every other day between ground and flight training to pair the knowledge gained in the classroom with the skills learned in the aircraft. Training sessions are planned to be conducted in the morning or afternoon on a half-day schedule. Prior to the start of each semester, student pilots will receive an academic calendar indicating the training schedule, including holidays and planned campus closures.

General education classes will be scheduled and conducted separately from the ground and flight courses. Those classes will be conducted according to a standard academic calendar, and students will be referred to their respective instructors for that schedule. Advising will be available for students to ensure there are no scheduling conflicts between any of their classes. General education courses are recommended to be taken in the evening or online to minimize conflict with potential flight schedules.

The designated classroom ground school sessions and flight instruction sessions may be subject to change during a semester due to weather patterns.

Certification Testing

Each level of certification requires the student to complete both computer based knowledge tests and practical skills tests conducted in the aircraft. These tests are proctored by a third party but will be scheduled by ISAE faculty on the students’ behalf.

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ISAE Tuition & Fees Schedule Semester/Course Tuition Fees Excess Credit Fee Credits Associated Flight Fees* SEMESTER 1/Fall (Private):

ENGL 1010 ----- ----- ----- 3 AERO 1000 ----- ----- ----- 12

AERO 1050 ----- ----- ----- 4 27,299.50 Total Semester 1 1,667.52 435.00 603.84 Semester Total Credits: 19 SEMESTER 2/Spring (Instrument):

MATH 1105 ----- ----- ----- 3 AERO 1100 ----- ----- ----- 8 AERO 1150 ----- ----- ----- 3 27,800.50

Total Semester 2 1,667.52 435.00 ----- Semester Total Credits: 14

SEMESTER 3/Summer (Commercial): AERO 1200 ----- ----- ----- 8 Humanities Elective ----- ----- ----- 3 AERO 1250 ----- ----- ----- 3 10,177.50

Total Semester 3 1,667.52 435.00 301.92 Semester Total Credits: 14

SEMESTER 4/Fall (CFI/CFII): Soc/Beh Sci. Elective ----- ----- ----- 3 Science Elective ----- ----- ----- 3 AERO 1300 ----- ----- ----- 3 AERO 1350 ----- ----- ----- 2 11,424.00 AERO 1400 ----- ----- ----- 3 AERO 1450 ----- ----- ----- 1 4,032.00

Total Semester 4 1,667.52 435.00 Semester Total Credits: 15 Program Total Credits: 62

Totals: 6,670.08 1,740.00 905.76 80,733.50* ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Total Program Tuition & Fees: 90,049.34 Estimated Associated Costs (books, supplies, FAA exam fees): 5,404.44

Total Program Cost: $95,453.78 *Operational and Associated costs based on vendor pricing, flight hours, aircraft rental, aviation fuel, simulator training, and maintenance services of ISAE fleet; some may be subject to fluctuation.

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Student Pilot Enrollment Process

Because of limited space, entrance into the flight program is based on a competitive process. In order to complete the acceptance process and be considered for enrollment in ISAE’s associate degree program, prospective students must complete the following steps:

STEP 1 Visit the SLCC Admissions website at www.solacc.edu/admissions to begin the application process. Review all admissions criteria and then select “CLICK TO APPLY NOW” at bottom of page. Refer to SLCC Application Process instructions below for details on how to complete the application process. After application is submitted, an email will be sent stating that you have been fully admitted to SLCC. Include a copy of this email as part of the ISAE Student Pilot Packet you will be submitting to be considered for the program.

SLCC Application Process:

o Complete an application by visiting http://solacc.edu/ApplyNow.

o Use an email address that you check frequently to set up your account.

o Complete each step of the application. In the “Educational Goals” section, select to search by major and choose: New Iberia–AAS Helicopter Aviation.

o If required, provide official high school & college transcript(s), official test scores (ACT® or ACCUPLACER®), and immunization record to the SLCC Office of Admissions.

STEP 2 After SLCC application process is complete, submit the ISAE Student Pilot Packet information for program consideration.

Submit the following required documents as attached Word and/or PDF files to: aviation.info@solacc.edu

o Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: one personal and one professional o Statement of Purpose: Interest in Aviation and Career Goals (one page double spaced, 12 pt. font) o Completed ISAE Enrollment Questionnaire (See last page. Complete, print and scan as a PDF) o Admissions Acceptance Letter (scan as a PDF)

Use the following naming conventions to label all files being submitted:

o Last Name, First Name Personal Recommendation o Last Name, First Name Professional Recommendation o Last Name, First Name Admissions Acceptance Letter o Last Name, First Name Statement of Purpose o Last Name, First Name Enrollment Questionnaire

STEP 3 Review SLCC Application Packet (includes non-discrimination statement, financial obligation statement, timelines and deadlines, contact names, program curriculum) and submit requested information to the SLCC Office of Admissions.

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STEP 4 Begin to secure and finalize all financial aid and/or private aid. You will not be allowed to begin the program without proof of funding. This can be a long process so please do not delay.

SLCC Financial Aid Process: (SLCC School Code: 039563)

o Complete the online admissions process for SLCC as outlined previously.

o Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. The FAFSA application should be completed as soon as possible after completing application to the college, to allow for processing.

If applying for VA benefits:

o Send military transcripts to SLCC admissions for transfer credit. The military transcript can be obtained by visiting: https://jst.doded.mil/smart/signin.do

o Complete the application (22-1990) for VA benefits by visiting: www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

o It is suggested the forms DD214, Kicker Contract, and/or Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) be submitted when completing the application with VA.

o Submit your Certificate of Eligibility to the SLCC VA School Certifying Official/Financial Aid Office.

o Submit the Request to Certify Enrollment form to the SLCC VA School Certifying Official located in the Financial Aid Office.

STEP 5 Wait to be notified of acceptance into the Associate of Helicopter Aviation program (you will receive an acceptance letter/email by the announcement date listed later in this document).

STEP 6 Register for and attend an SLCC Student Success Live event (mandatory).

STEP 7 Obtain a FAA Second Class Medical Certificate. FAA MedXPress https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification/get/

STEP 8 Meet with an ISAE representative for final sign-off of program checklist (ensures student is fully processed and ready to begin the program).

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Financial Aid & Admissions Contact Information

Office of Financial Aid Office of Admissions Office of Registrar 1101 Bertrand Drive 1101 Bertrand Drive 1101 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, LA 70506 Lafayette, LA 70506 Lafayette, LA 70506 337-521-9621 337-521-9622 337-521-8925 financial_aid@solacc.edu admissions@solacc.edu registrar@solacc.edu

Fleet Information

South Louisiana Community College’s International School of Aviation Excellence conducts training in the Robinson R22 and R44 airframe. The fleet is maintained by FAA certified aviation maintenance technicians in accordance with procedures prescribed by the manufacturer and the FAA. All flight and ground instruction is delivered by FAA certificated flight instructors.

For program related questions, please contact us at:

South Louisiana Community College ● International School of Aviation Excellence 1113 Vortex Drive / New Iberia, LA 70560 / 337-373-0106 / aviation.info@solacc.edu

www.solacc.edu/helicopter-aviation

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Enrollment Questionnaire: Associates of Applied Science in Helicopter Aviation

Personal Information

Full Name: _________________________________________________________________

Street: _____________________________________________________ Apt. # _________

City, State, Zip Code: ________________________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________

Age: ________

Height (ft./in.): ____________

Weight (lbs.): _____________

LoLA ID: _________________

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Yes ☐ No ☐

Do you currently possess an FAA Pilot Certificate/Rating?

Yes ☐ No ☐ If yes, list each certificate/rating you possess here:

____________________________________________________________________________

Do you currently possess an FAA Medical Certificate?

Yes ☐ No ☐ If yes, what class: __________________________________

In the last 3 years, have you had a Federal or State narcotics conviction?

Yes ☐ No ☐

In the last 3 years, have you had an alcohol related motor vehicle conviction?

Yes ☐ No ☐

Indicate the manner in which you will pay for the program:

Self-Funded/Student Loans ☐ VA/G.I. Bill Benefits ☐

South Louisiana Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities.