Transportation Courses

PHSC’s transportation program provides individual courses and certificates in aircraft dispatching, drone operation and primary flight training. Some courses may apply to an associate degree. To determine the best pathway to success based on their interests and career goals, students should consult with an Academic Advisor.

Course offerings and class times outlined below are subject to change.

Fall 2026 (2027-01) Individual Course Schedule

Note: No classes on September 7, November 11 and November 23-27 

FAA Approved Aircraft Dispatcher

Course: NCJ0022 (hybrid)
CRN: 11459
Dates: Sept. 28–Dec. 11
Days: Monday–Friday and online
Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Hours: 208 
Online test prep: Sept. 28–Nov.29
In-classroom Instruction: Nov. 30–Dec. 11
Cost: $4595

Description: This course will prepare students to sit for the FAA Part 65 Aircraft Dispatcher certification for both the knowledge exam as well as the practical test. This course directly responds to current industry needs, as well as offering an accelerated pathway for students to rewarding, high-wage careers in Aviation with average annual starting salaries of $52,023. 

There may be an opportunity to apply for funding to assist with this course. Please monitor the Open-Door Grant website for the most up to date information and to fill out a 2026-2027 Open-Door Grant Application once it becomes available or email the Continuing Education Department at ce@phsc.edu for more information.

FAA Approved Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety (Drone) Operator

Course: NCJ0024 (Virtual)
CRN: 11460
Dates: Sept. 28–Nov. 9
Days: Mon., Wed.
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Hours: 26 (remote access)
Cost: $795

Description: This 7-week course is designed to prepare students to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge exam to gain industry certification. The curriculum covers all pertinent aeronautical knowledge as outlined by the FAA, augmented with safety practices, and provides students with a sound theoretical foundation to become well-informed and responsible remote pilots ready to lead in the sUAS industry.

Primary Flight Training I

Course: NCJ0027
CRN: 11462
Dates: Aug. 17–Dec. 8
Days/Times – Varies Depending on Flight Schedule
Hours: 21
Cost: $5913

Description: This course comprises required training to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot Certificate, a pre-requisite to professional pilot training. This course contains Stage 1 (pre-solo flight) in accordance with the Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) syllabus.

It includes:

  • 17 hours of dual flight instruction
  • 4 hours of ground instruction and pre-/post-flight briefings with an FAA-approved flight instructor
  • Course requirements are met when the student completes their first solo flight.
  • These hours are based on FAA-approved syllabus minimums and students will likely exceed these minimum hours. 
  • The costs for these additional flight hours and additional ground instruction are not covered by the course fee. 
  • Student pilots are expected to fly at least 3 flights/week.

Required Course Co-Requisite: ATT1100 (not included in price)

Conditions:

  1. Students must have or obtain a FAA 3rd Class Medical certificate prior to first flight.
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or have TSA authorization for flight training.
  3. Meet with the Program Manager to verify documentation, review course requirements and flight training costs.

There may be an opportunity to apply for funding to assist with this course. Please monitor the Open-Door Grant website for the most up to date information and to fill out a 2026-2027 Open-Door Grant Application once it becomes available or email the Continuing Education Department at ce@phsc.edu for more information.

Primary Flight Training II

Course: NCJ0028
CRN: 11463
Dates: Aug. 17–Dec. 8
Days/Times – Varies Depending on Flight Schedule
Hours: 27
Cost: $6900
Includes: Cost of Airmen Knowledge Test (AKT)

Description: This course comprises required training to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot Certificate, a pre-requisite to professional pilot training. This course contains Stage 2 and Stage 3 training in accordance with the Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) syllabus.

It includes:

  • 13 hours of dual flight instruction 
  • 10 hours of solo flight
  • 4 hours of ground instruction and pre-/post-flight briefings with an FAA-approved flight instructor
  • Course requirements are met when the student earns his or her Private Pilot Certificate through the practical test. Students must pass the Private Pilot Airplane Airman Knowledge Test (AKT) before taking the private pilot practical test. 
  • The hours above are based on FAA-approved syllabus minimums, and students will likely exceed these minimum hours. 
  • The costs for these additional flight hours, additional ground instruction and FAA designated pilot examiner practical test (“checkride” flight) costs are not covered by the course fee. 
  • Student pilots are expected to fly at least 3 flights/week.

Required Course Pre-Requisites: ATT1100 and NCJ0027

Conditions:

  1. Students must have or obtain a FAA 3rd Class Medical certificate prior to first flight.
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or have TSA authorization for flight training.
  3. Meet with the Program Manager to verify documentation, review course requirement and flight training costs.

There may be an opportunity to apply for funding to assist with this course. Please monitor the Open-Door Grant website for the most up to date information and to fill out a 2026-2027 Open-Door Grant Application once it becomes available or email the Continuing Education Department at ce@phsc.edu for more information.

Spring 2027 (2027-02) Individual Course Schedule

Note: No classes on January 18, February 15 and March 15-19

FAA Approved Aircraft Dispatcher

Course: NCJ0022 (hybrid)
CRN: TBD
Dates: TBD
Days: Monday through Friday and online
Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Hours: 208 
Cost: $4,595

Description: This course will prepare students to sit for the FAA Part 65 Aircraft Dispatcher certification for both the knowledge exam as well as the practical test. This course directly responds to current industry needs, as well as offering an accelerated pathway for students to rewarding, high-wage careers in Aviation with average annual starting salaries of $52,023. 

There may be an opportunity to apply for funding to assist with this course. Please monitor the Open-Door Grant website for the most up to date information and to fill out a 2026-2027 Open-Door Grant Application once it becomes available or email the Continuing Education Department at ce@phsc.edu for more information.

FAA Approved Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety (Drone) Operator

Course: NCJ0024 (Virtual)
CRN: 20015
Dates: Mar. 22–May 3
Days: Mon., Wed.
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Hours: 26 (remote access)
Cost: $795

Description: This 7-week course is designed to prepare students to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge exam to gain industry certification. The curriculum covers all pertinent aeronautical knowledge as outlined by the FAA, augmented with safety practices, and provides students with a sound theoretical foundation to become well-informed and responsible remote pilots ready to lead in the sUAS industry.

Primary Flight Training I

Course: NCJ0027
CRN: 20016
Dates: Jan. 11–May 3
Days/Times – Varies Depending on Flight Schedule
Hours: 21
Cost: $5913

Description: This course comprises required training to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot Certificate, a pre-requisite to professional pilot training. This course contains Stage 1 (pre-solo flight) in accordance with the Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) syllabus.

It includes:

  • 17 hours of dual flight instruction
  • 4 hours of ground instruction and pre-/post-flight briefings with an FAA-approved flight instructor
  • Course requirements are met when the student completes their first solo flight.
  • These hours are based on FAA-approved syllabus minimums and students will likely exceed these minimum hours. 
  • The costs for these additional flight hours and additional ground instruction are not covered by the course fee. 
  • Student pilots are expected to fly at least 3 flights/week.

Required Course Co-Requisite: ATT1100 (not included in price)

Conditions:

  1. Students must have or obtain a FAA 3rd Class Medical certificate prior to first flight.
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or have TSA authorization for flight training.
  3. Meet with the Program Manager to verify documentation, review course requirements and flight training costs.

There may be an opportunity to apply for funding to assist with this course. Please monitor the Open-Door Grant website for the most up to date information and to fill out a 2026-2027 Open-Door Grant Application once it becomes available or email the Continuing Education Department at ce@phsc.edu for more information.

Primary Flight Training II

Course: NCJ0028
CRN: 20017
Dates: Jan. 11–May 3
Days/Times – Varies Depending on Flight Schedule
Hours: 27
Cost: $6900
Includes: Cost of Airmen Knowledge Test (AKT)

Description: This course comprises required training to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot Certificate, a pre-requisite to professional pilot training. This course contains Stage 2 and Stage 3 training in accordance with the Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) syllabus.

It includes:

  • 13 hours of dual flight instruction 
  • 10 hours of solo flight
  • 4 hours of ground instruction and pre-/post-flight briefings with an FAA-approved flight instructor
  • Course requirements are met when the student earns his or her Private Pilot Certificate through the practical test. Students must pass the Private Pilot Airplane Airman Knowledge Test (AKT) before taking the private pilot practical test. 
  • The hours above are based on FAA-approved syllabus minimums, and students will likely exceed these minimum hours. 
  • The costs for these additional flight hours, additional ground instruction and FAA designated pilot examiner practical test (“checkride” flight) costs are not covered by the course fee. 
  • Student pilots are expected to fly at least 3 flights/week.

Required Course Pre-Requisites: ATT1100 and NCJ0027

Conditions:

  1. Students must have or obtain a FAA 3rd Class Medical certificate prior to first flight.
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or have TSA authorization for flight training.
  3. Meet with the Program Manager to verify documentation, review course requirement and flight training costs.

There may be an opportunity to apply for funding to assist with this course. Please monitor the Open-Door Grant website for the most up to date information and to fill out a 2026-2027 Open-Door Grant Application once it becomes available or email the Continuing Education Department at ce@phsc.edu for more information.

Summer 2027 (2027-03) Individual Course Schedule

Note: No classes on May 31 or July 5

FAA Approved Aircraft Dispatcher

Course: NCJ0022 (hybrid)
CRN: TBD
Dates: TBD
Days: Monday through Friday and online
Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Hours: 208 
Cost: $4,595

Description: This course will prepare students to sit for the FAA Part 65 Aircraft Dispatcher certification for both the knowledge exam as well as the practical test. This course directly responds to current industry needs, as well as offering an accelerated pathway for students to rewarding, high-wage careers in Aviation with average annual starting salaries of $52,023 There may be an opportunity to apply for funding to assist with this course.

There may be an opportunity to apply for funding to assist with this course. Please monitor the Open-Door Grant website for the most up to date information and to fill out a 2026-2027 Open-Door Grant Application once it becomes available or email the Continuing Education Department at ce@phsc.edu for more information.

FAA Approved Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety (Drone) Operator

Course: NCJ0024 (Virtual)
CRN: 30010
Dates: June 7–July 21
Days: Mon., Wed.
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Hours: 26 (remote access)
Cost: $795

Description: This 7-week course is designed to prepare students to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge exam to gain industry certification. The curriculum covers all pertinent aeronautical knowledge as outlined by the FAA, augmented with safety practices, and provides students with a sound theoretical foundation to become well-informed and responsible remote pilots ready to lead in the sUAS industry. 

Primary Flight Training I

Course: NCJ0027
CRN: 30011 
Dates: May 10–July 19
Days/Times – Varies Depending on Flight Schedule
Hours: 21
Cost: $5913

Description: This course comprises required training to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot Certificate, a pre-requisite to professional pilot training. This course contains Stage 1 (pre-solo flight) in accordance with the Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) syllabus.

It includes:

  • 17 hours of dual flight instruction
  • 4 hours of ground instruction and pre-/post-flight briefings with an FAA-approved flight instructor
  • Course requirements are met when the student completes their first solo flight.
  • These hours are based on FAA-approved syllabus minimums and students will likely exceed these minimum hours. 
  • The costs for these additional flight hours and additional ground instruction are not covered by the course fee. 
  • Student pilots are expected to fly at least 3 flights/week.

Required Course Co-Requisite: ATT1100 (not included in price)

Conditions:

  1. Students must have or obtain a FAA 3rd Class Medical certificate prior to first flight.
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or have TSA authorization for flight training.
  3. Meet with the Program Manager to verify documentation, review course requirements and flight training costs.

There may be an opportunity to apply for funding to assist with this course. Please monitor the Open-Door Grant website for the most up to date information and to fill out a 2026-2027 Open-Door Grant Application once it becomes available or email the Continuing Education Department at ce@phsc.edu for more information.

Primary Flight Training II

Course: NCJ0028
CRN: 30012 
Dates: May 10–July 19
Days/Times – Varies Depending on Flight Schedule
Hours: 27
Cost: $6900
Includes: Cost of Airmen Knowledge Test (AKT)

Description: This course comprises required training to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot Certificate, a pre-requisite to professional pilot training. This course contains Stage 2 and Stage 3 training in accordance with the Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) syllabus.

It includes:

  • 13 hours of dual flight instruction 
  • 10 hours of solo flight
  • 4 hours of ground instruction and pre-/post-flight briefings with an FAA-approved flight instructor
  • Course requirements are met when the student earns his or her Private Pilot Certificate through the practical test. Students must pass the Private Pilot Airplane Airman Knowledge Test (AKT) before taking the private pilot practical test. 
  • The hours above are based on FAA-approved syllabus minimums, and students will likely exceed these minimum hours. 
  • The costs for these additional flight hours, additional ground instruction and FAA designated pilot examiner practical test (“checkride” flight) costs are not covered by the course fee. 
  • Student pilots are expected to fly at least 3 flights/week.

Required Course Pre-Requisites: ATT1100 and NCJ0027

Conditions:

  1. Students must have or obtain a FAA 3rd Class Medical certificate prior to first flight.
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or have TSA authorization for flight training.
  3. Meet with the Program Manager to verify documentation, review course requirement and flight training costs.

There may be an opportunity to apply for funding to assist with this course. Please monitor the Open-Door Grant website for the most up to date information and to fill out a 2026-2027 Open-Door Grant Application once it becomes available or email the Continuing Education Department at ce@phsc.edu for more information.

How to Register 

Steps to Register
  1. If you are a current PHSC student and have taken classes within the last term, please skip to Step 3.

    If you are a new student or have not attended classes within the last term, visit and complete a Career & Job Training Application. When completing the application, select the start term for your anticipated course.  

  2. Once your Career & Job Training Application has been processed and you have set up your Bobcat Portal, you may move forward with registration steps outlined below. (Please allow 24-48 business hours for application processing) 

    For assistance with PHSC ID, email and log in credentials/passwords or setting up your Bobcat Portal or Bobcat Portal, please contact the Help Desk at 727-816-3311 or helpdesk@phsc.edu.

  3. Go to the "Register for Classes" Link: Select a Term
  4. Select Term: Fall, Spring or Summer - please select the term when your class starts. (Please check the Academic Calendar for registration dates.)
  5. Subject: Type or select the three-digit course code from the drop-down menu.
    1. Business – NCB
    2. Education – NCP
    3. Engineering, Manufacturing, Welding – NCI
    4. Health Science – NCH
    5. Public Service – NCG
    6. Technology – NCC
    7. Transportation - NCJ
  6. Choose a course by clicking the ADD button.
  7. Click "Submit" to add the class to your schedule.
  8. Follow the prompts to pay for the course if not covered by a scholarship.

Please note, if you are registering for a non-credit CE course, you only need to submit a Career & Job Training application and do not need to apply through the Admissions Office.

Questions?

Direct your questions, concerns, or requests for more information to the PHSC Workforce Development Office at 727-816-3123 or careertraining@phsc.edu.

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