The Program
Are you ready to start the exciting journey of becoming an aviation professional? Let your future take flight by joining the CCBC Aviation Academy. Through the Academy, high school students in grades 11 and 12 at participating school districts have the opportunity to spend a portion of their high school day on a CCBC campus, preparing for professional pilot, air traffic control, or aerospace management careers. Students who devote 2 years to this program have the opportunity to graduate from high school with up to 28 college credits toward their associate degree.
We are currently offering the Aviation Academy courses in a flexible model. Students can choose to either attend in-person at specified locations or attend class online live each day from school or home. Our in-person sites are as follows:
Aviation Sciences Center– 125 Cessna Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
&
CCBC Washington Site– 625 East McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317
Technology Requirements for Aviation Academy Students
Aviation Academy Student Technology Requirements
Due to FAA requirements, all online CCBC aviation students are required to use ‘Respondus’
software throughout the coursework. Because of this, certain technical hardware and
software limitations will need to be followed to ensure that Respondus is capable of
operating on a device.
- Required Web Browser:
Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome
***(Respondus will NOT function correctly with Edge, Safari, and many other third-party web
browsers) - Operating Systems:
Windows: 11 and 10*
* Windows 10/11 “S mode” is not a compatible operating system, nor can LockDown
Browser be obtained via the Windows App Store. At present, support for Windows 10/11 “S
Mode” isn’t on the roadmap for LockDown Browser.
* Windows 10/11 “SE” is currently not a compatible operating system for LockDown
Browser.
Mac: macOS 10.13 to 13.0+
***(Respondus will not function correctly using a Chromebook, iPad, or mobile device) - Memory
Windows: 2 GB RAM (A minimum of 4 GB of available RAM is necessary when using
LockDown Browser to take an exam that also uses a webcam.)
Mac: 2 GB RAM (A minimum of 4 GB of available RAM is necessary when using LockDown
Browser to take an exam that also uses a webcam.) - Hard Disk Space
Windows: 200 MB of free hard disk space
Mac: 200 MB of free hard disk space
-If your current PC/Mac does not meet the required specs, then our campus Barnes and
Noble bookstore recommends the following laptop (Please note that orders may take
several weeks to process):
https://ccbc.bncollege.com/Computer-Hardware–Accessories/Computers-andHardware/Laptops/Laptops/HP-14-Laptop–Mouse/p/667318720
-For directions to install Respondus, please click here:
https://ccbc.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4407236291348-How-to-Download-RespondusLockdown-Browser-For-Student-Use
Lastly, if you have any questions or issues, please don’t hesitate to contact the CCBC Help Desk: HelpDesk@ccbc.edu
Approximate Cost for Flying- Click Here
Students in the Aviation Academy will:
- Prepare for dynamic, lifelong careers in the aviation field
- Become more skilled in aviation, science, technology, engineering, and math
- Develop and demonstrate responsibility and accountability
- Thrive in an environment of higher behavioral expectations
- Acquire skills for effective leadership and lifelong learning
REQUIREMENTS
- Students may enroll during junior or senior year
- Minimum 2.5 High School GPA
- Successfully completed High School Algebra I
- Recommendation from the principal or school counselor
- Exhibit good attendance and conduct
WANT TO MEET OUR CHAMPIONS?
Contact below!
CAPT. James Best
Aviation Champion
james.best@ccbc.edu
724-480-3606
CAPT. David Kleck
Assistant Aviation Champion
