Why Valley Aeronautics

Promotional Video for the Aeronautics Department
( Video : Promotional Video for
the Aeronautics Department)
  • Long Established program
    The San Bernardino Valley College Aeronautics program has been in existence for over fifty years producing high quality graduates for employment in the aviation industry
  • Reputation for high quality graduates
  • Highly experienced instructors
    The 2 full time and 2 part time instructors have 75 years of combined experience in the Aviation field.
  • Solid theory
    It is very important to the teaching staff in the Aeronautics department to not just tell how something works, but the principle behind how it works, creating a solid basis for the troubleshooting process.
  • Stress on hands on
    The theory is reinforced by hands on practical experience working on actual aircraft, engines, and aircraft and engine systems and components.
  • Cost is a fraction of the cost of private schools
    The whole 21 month program including tuition, books, written and practical testing runs approximately $2400 vs. $26,000 - $30,000 for private schools for the same training mandated by Federal Regulation.
  • FAA Certified
    Our Airframe and Powerplant program is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration under Federal Regulation Part 147 and our Private Pilot Ground School is certified under Federal Regulation Part 141.90
  • Local airports for Flight Training
    For flight training, we are located near many airports that offer flight training. Some of them are:
  • Examiner on staff
    We have a Designated Mechanic Examiner on staff to accomplish Oral and Practical Examinations for our graduates.
  • Graduates of our programs are sought after in the aviation industry
    Some of our former graduates are employed at the following businesses:
    • Sky West Palm Springs
    • Southern California Aviation
    • General Atomics
    • Cessna Citation
  • Graduates of our Airframe and Powerplant curriculum are sought after by other industries besides aviation
    Some of our former graduates are employed in the following areas:
    • Oil Refinery Maintenance Mechanic
    • Amusement Parks
    • Scott Oxygen Systems
    • Hydraulics Specialist
    • Recreational Vehicle Technician