Aviation: Commercial Pilot

Complete and sign the online Aviation Program Application (also included in the Aviation packet).

Submit the below documents to:

Big Bend Community College
Aviation Training Center
7662 Chanute Street, Building 3000
Moses Lake, Washington 98837

Or

Email copies to Debbie Simpson, debbies@bigbend.edu (Remember, you’ll need your original documents on the first day of class).

1. Send high schools and/or official colleges transcripts that you attended. College transcripts received directly from students must be in envelopes that were sealed by the originating school. Most schools require your signature and a fee for official transcripts. Check your previous school’s website or call them to find out their procedure.
   • Applying to the program with a high school diploma
     • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher
     • Completed at least one year of algebra
     • Completed three years of English
   • Applying to the program with aged or home-based instruction
     • Minimum score of 145 on the Writing Skills Test
     • Minimum score of 145 on the Mathematics Test
   • Applying to the program with 15 or more college credits
     • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
   • International applicants
     • Meet BBCC entrance requirements for International Students
     • Meet the English Skill Requirements set forth in the FAA Advisory Circular AC 60-28B dated 06/02/2017
   • A review panel will consider appeals from applicants who do not meet the above requirements
2. A photocopy of your valid FAA Class I or Class II medical without the notation “not valid where English is required” or any other notations that would prohibit you from operating as a commercial pilot (no night flying, no controlled airspace, etc.). Class III medicals will not be accepted since they cannot be used for commercial purposes. The classes signify the operations that you can perform. For example, a Class II is necessary to earn money flying an aircraft, while a Class I is required to earn money flying for an airline or to be the pilot in command of a jet aircraft. For training purposes, Class I and Class II medicals are valid for five years for someone under 40 years of age. You must get your Class I or Class II from an Aviation Medical Examiner. Some examiners can only certify certain classes. Make sure your AME can certify an FAA Class I or a Class II aviation medical.
   Note: to find an Aviation Medical Examiner please visit http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/
3. A photocopy of your birth certificate & photo ID; or current passport; or naturalization certificate and photo ID.
   Note: We only need photocopies with your application. When you show on the first day, you must have the original documents (birth certificate or unexpired passport) that prove citizenship.