Student ambassadors at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City pose at the start of the fall semester of 2024. [Courtesy: NIACC]
Key Takeaways:
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is launching a professional pilot Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program this fall to address the aviation industry's demand for pilots.
The program is a collaborative effort with North Iowa Air Service, an FAA-certified Part 141 Flight School, leveraging their experienced instructors and existing aircraft for training.
The inaugural class is limited to 15 students to ensure individualized instruction, safety, and efficient progression through the program.
Students will earn various pilot certificates and ratings, including Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Certified Flight Instructor.
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), the oldest community college in the Midwest state, is launching a professional pilot program in the fall.
Laura Wood, dean of agriculture and skilled trades at Mason City, Iowa-based NIACC said the program’s development stemmed from the growing industry need for pilots.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
