Aviation Sciences
General Information
Location JATC North
9301 South Wights Fort Road
West Jordan, UT 84088
Classroom located in Building 2, Room 310
Instructor
Brett Tobler
Office phone: 801-256-5931
Program Description
The Aviation Sciences program at JATC North helps juniors and seniors jumpstart their training for a successful and exciting career in the aerospace and aviation industry. The courses offered are meant to help students explore both flying and non-flying careers within the world of aviation. The program offers concurrent enrollment courses, offering both high school credit through the JATC North campus, and college credit through Utah Valley University. Students who complete the full year of Aviation Science have the opportunity to complete the ground school portion of the requirements to obtain a private pilot’s certificate, earn a commercial drone license, earn up to 12 college credits, and prepare for further education at postsecondary institutions. The program includes classroom academics and simulator training. See course descriptions below for more details.
Program Courses
Fall Semester
AVSC 1010: Designed for all students interested in aviation careers. Includes a general knowledge of aviation, historical events, and aerospace studies/development opportunities. Studies aviation and aerospace terminology, how aircraft and spacecraft fly, research and development of future systems, government and industry roles in the growth of aviation, and potential careers in aviation.
AVSC 2130: Presents an introduction to aviation safety. Covers agencies overseeing safety at the commercial and general aviation levels as well as the applicable regulations they develop and enforce. Explores general aviation and commercial aviation accident statistics and accident causation models. Discusses airline, airport, aircraft, and air traffic control safety issues. Explores the role of the aviation administrator as a safety advocate and responsible party in a variety of settings.
Spring Semester
AVSC 1100: Introduces the airplane to entry-level student pilots as they prepare for flight training. Stresses airport systems, air traffic control procedures, aviation weather, air navigation, radio communication procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations. Students will learn to operate flight simulators in the classroom and have the opportunity to fly the motion simulator in the lab. Prepares students for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test.
AVSC 1410: Prepares students with the aeronautical knowledge necessary to conduct or interact with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) (drone) operations within the National Airspace System (NAS). This course will prepare students for the Commercial Drone Operator FAA Knowledge Exam. Course content includes applicable regulations, airspace classification and operating requirements, effects of weather, loading and performance, communication and emergency procedures, physiological effects of drugs and alcohol, aeronautical decision-making and judgment and airport operations. This course does include hands on flight instruction of a large variety of drones.
Program Expectations
Classroom academics require English literacy in reading, writing, speaking and understanding. Students enrolled in the program must maintain good attendance and pass stage and final exams. Student wanting an instructor endorsement for the FAA Knowledge Exam must have a passing grade in the Private Pilot ground course and pass two practice exams with an 80% or higher.
The JATC Aviation Sciences program does not offer flight training through concurrent enrollment. For students wishing to start flight training while enrolled in the Private Pilot ground course must do so on their own and cover their own flight training fees. A student must be 17 years of age to obtain a FAA Private Pilot Certification. Physical condition must be certified by an FAA medical examiner and a student must obtain a FAA Third Class Medical and a student certificate before commencing flight training. Please contact the instructor for more details.
Helpful Links
Utah Valley University Concurrent Enrollment Website
Jordan School District Calendar
Brett Tobler C.M.
PVT, AGI, RPIC
B.S. in Aviation Management from Utah Valley University
Brett started his Journey in aviation in 2019. He completed his Private pilot training in 2021. He continued his education and received his bachelor's in Aviation Management in 2023. Brett has specialized in airport operations for two years before Instructing here at JATC. Some of the responsibilities he held in airport operations included runway inspections, Equipment operator, wildlife management, gate scheduling, and airport security. Brett loves flying as a hobby and sharing all the incredible opportunities aviation offers with the students each year.
Aircraft Simulator Instructor:
Josh Krason
ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI
B.S. in Aviation from Utah State University
M.A.S. in Aviation with an emphasis in safety from Utah State University
Josh started his flight training in the year 2000 and has worked as a flight instructor, tour guide pilot, corporate pilot and airline pilot. With 10,000 hours of flying experience he has a lot of experience to share with the students of JATC. He most recently worked for Delta Air Lines flying the Airbus A320, A220 and A330 aircraft for 7 years. Prior to Delta Josh spent 7 years with Skywest Airlines flying the Candair Regional Jet. Beyond flying Josh has been involved in other areas of aviation such as management, training, safety department work and as a professional standards facilitator. His education includes both a bachelors and masters degree in aviation from Utah State University. He absolutely loves flying but believes that mentoring young pilots and sharing his passion for aviation are his true callings in professional life.
