Mission Statement

The mission of the Aviation Flight Technology Program is to produce well educated and informed students who are prepared to successfully transfer to a baccalaureate institution or to continue preparation for a flight career using the knowledge and skill base acquired in their courses at Mercer.

To accomplish these goals:

• We will foster an environment that supports learning and individual growth and is accessible to our student population.
• We will encourage and aid students to attain the Commercial Certificate with an Instrument rating with a high regard for all safety issues.
• We will offer quality training and coursework that will readily transfer or prepare the student for entry into occupational programs.
• We are committed to providing to our students a broad general education background concurrent with professional pilot skills.
• We shall provide student activities including a Flight Team, Alpha Eta Rho, field experiences, and guest speakers from the aviation industry to enrich the college experience.
• We will promote cooperative relationships with other educational institutions, government agencies, professional business and industry groups to better serve the students in our program.
• We will endeavor to instill in our students a safety consciousness and promote attributes associated with a professional pilot including integrity, honesty and a conscientious work ethic.