Degrees

Aviation Technology

Students in the Aviation Technology degree program at Green River Community College receive a background in Aviation Weather, Aviation Law, Air Transportation, Air Traffic Control, English, Math, Speech, and Human Relations. An Aviation Technology degree is available in one of the following disciplines:
  1.  Air Traffic Control
  2.  Aircraft Dispatch
  3.  Professional Pilot
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Air Transportation

The Air Transportation degree program at Green River offers students a strong business and human relations background emphasizing the air transport industry. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in ramp service, customer service, reservations, flight attendant service, aircraft servicing, airport maintenance, and airport management careers. Learn More »

Helicopter Pilot (2 Year Program)

This degree is similar to the Professional Pilot except that an instrument rating is not required. The Commercial Helicopter Pilot FAA certificate (license) is required.

Certifications

Aircraft Dispatcher (1 Year Program)

Airline dispatchers work for an airline and plan flights, order fuel, determine the weight and balance of the aircraft, follow the aircraft to destination, and communicate with the flight crew during the flight. Learn More »

Aircraft Dispatcher (FAA Minimum)

The Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate Program consists of a total of 200 hours of coursework which is done in four 50 hour Stages. Each Stage is a separate course. Stage 4 must be taken last. Stages 1, 2 and 3 may be satisfied by experience evaluation. Learn more »

Helicopter Certificate

This certificate requires 150 hours of flight time. Flight training is conducted at one of three locations in the area: Boeing Field, Tacoma Narrows, or Crest Airpark. Learn More »