BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

AIRCRAFT RENTAL RATES AND AVERAGE COSTS OF CERTIFICATES AND RATINGS

RENTAL RATES |  AVERAGE COSTS  |  APPROXIMATE COSTS  |  TUITION

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RENTAL RATES

FLIGHT FEES

EFFECTIVE 09/01/2011 

         Notes:   

All of our aircraft are certified for IFR flight and are equipped with GPS with the exception of our Travelair, Cessna 180H amphibian floatplane and our aerobatic Citabria.   

The aircraft rental fees are paid on Hobbs time for the hours flown.  A positive balance is required at all times in your Flight Fee account. Normally, no time is charged for ground instruction given at the flight line.

BBCC is an accredited college flight program.  While attending BBCC our students normally complete an Associate in Arts & Science (two year transferable degree) as well as an Applied Science Technical Degree in Aviation (Commercial Pilot).  Many of our students also start a third degree in our Aviation Maintenance Technology program, with Central Washington University, or another 4 year University while attending BBCC.   

 

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Commercial Pilot Program Approximate Costs

BASED ON AVERAGE FLIGHT TIMES (NOT MINIMUM)

AND COMPLETION OF THE AA&S TRANSFER DEGREE

To complete our basic program over a two year period you can expect to spend approximately  (Updated 12-1-2010): 

While summers are optional, most students find it necessary to attend at least one. Students who attend both summers usually complete the Commercial/Instrument certificate and add the Flight Instructor certificate, or an additional rating such as Multi-engine or Seaplane.

Additional Time and Ratings (Based on approximate Minimum times and examiners fees)

Multi Engine (Piper Seminole) $3927     CFI (15 hrs. B19 Beech & Citabria, 5 hrs. Bonanza) $4135    Seaplane-Cessna 180 (10 hours) $2740

All information is approximate, and subject to change without notice.

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AVERAGE COSTS OF CERTIFICATES AND RATINGS

As of April 22nd, 2010, the last 20 flight students to complete our basic program spent on average $29,570 on flight lab fees.  Our basic program is a FAA Part 141 Commercial Pilot Course with examining authority, which will give the student a Private Pilot Certificate, Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating, Single Engine Land.

Our flight courses are designed so students will complete the following certificates & ratings prior to:

• Private Pilot Certificate by the end of the first year,

• Instrument Rating & Commercial Pilot Certificate by the end of the second year,

• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating normally done the summer quarter of the second year,

• Multi-Engine normally added to the Commercial Pilot Certificate the summer quarter of the second year if a CFI is not added, 

• Certified Flight Instructor (CFII) Instrument normally complete while working as a junior instructor (CFI) at BBCC fall quarter of the third year,

• Multi-Engine Instructor normally added after completion of a CFII.

If a student chooses to add on a Multi-Engine Rating to their Commercial Pilot Certificate the average cost for flight aircraft rental/lab fees for the last 10 flight students was $3,126 (as of 04-22-2009).    

To add a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate the average cost for flight aircraft rental/lab fees for the last 10 flight students was $6011 (as of 04-22-2009).

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Commercial Pilot Program Approximate costs 2011-2013

APPROXIMATE COSTS PER QUARTER

BASED ON AVERAGE FLIGHT TIMES (NOT MINIMUM)

AND COMPLETION OF THE AA&S TRANSFER DEGREE 

This sheet will give you an idea of the cost to attend the Big Bend Community College Flight Program. It is designed to show the average cost of the program (not minimum) and assumes that you will be completing the AA&S transfer degree.  The cost also assumes that you will live in the college dormitory and will cook your own meals. A cafeteria is available at extra cost. Out of state students should add approximately $136 per quarter and international students should add $2000 per quarter for tuition expenses.  Because it would be possible to start the program and then be unable to finish due to lack of funds, it is suggested that you fill in the “source of funds” column for at least seven quarters. Plan on at least one summer quarter.

  Total Program Cost Estimate $61,467

 

This document was updated 9-22-2011 and is intended to help you plan for the 2012-2014 school years.  All information is approximate, and is subject to change without notice.  It represents high average, realistic costs and not FAA minimum flight times.  While summers are optional, most students find it necessary to attend at least one.  Students who attend both summers usually complete the Commercial/ Instrument certificate and add the Flight Instructor certificate, or an additional rating such as Multi-engine or Seaplane.

Additional Time and Ratings (Based on approximate Minimum times and examiners fees)

Multi Engine (Piper Seminole) $3927     CFI (15 hrs. B19 Beech & Citabria, 5 hrs. Bonanza) $4135    Seaplane-Cessna 180 (10 hours) $2740

 

  

        

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