Board Report November 2025

LACC Aviation Program

What will a student gain through completion of this program? ● The curriculum satisfies the requirements to be used as part of credit-bearing course offerings and Career and technical centers across the country use the curriculum as approved CTE pathways. ● Completion of the program will allow students to receive a certificate stating the individual has satisfactorily completed the course and demonstrated they are qualified to take the Private Pilot Airmen Knowledge Exam (PAR Exam which is the first requirement in obtaining a Private Pilots License. ● The inherent benefit of the program is students will be provided workforce success preparation while obtaining a fundamental knowledge base of aviation, as well as an opportunity to build career skills and explore career opportunities in the aviation industry. What are some potential barriers students may face to work in the aviation industry? ● Cost of training. Upon completion of the program there are various avenues a student can take to build their flight time and experience, which our program will offer avenues to in partnership with various major air carriers and operations. There are also opportunities for employment for qualifying CFI candidates. ● Medical Factors. All pilots must obtain a 3rd class medical to begin their training, a second class medical to fly commercially, and a 1st class medical to operate under an airline transport pilot rating which is a requirement for airlines and a majority of major charter operations. All of these medicals are obtained through visiting an aeromedical examiner. ● Disqualifying factors range from certain medical complications such as mental health issues, the use of certain prescribed medications, to uncorrected vision. The FAA lists all disqualifying factors and will work with individuals to potentially still obtain a medical given they can demonstrate any concerns will not risk safety of flight operations.