Aviation and Travel Careers

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Now we’re going to get to know Mohd who began taking aviation classes as a teenager to learn how to become a pilot. In his five years with the college, he has seen the Cypress aviation labs take off with new simulators. The Aviation and Travel Careers Department offers additional programs for this exciting industry, flight attendants, tourism and travel, drones, but right now, let’s hear more about what it’s like to learn to fly.

– Thanks, Alex. Hello and welcome. From a very young age, I was always fascinated with airplanes. Everything about them intrigued me, how they flew, what all the screens were, what the dials meant in the cockpit, and so much more. Coming from Southern California or the LA Basin area in aviation jargon, I was constantly around airplanes and wanted to know as much as I could about them. As my curiosity grew, I was lucky enough to find out about the Cypress College Aviation and Travel Careers Department, and boy, did I come across a hidden gem with invaluable resources for all aviation enthusiasts. I started to take pilot classes in 2018 and was hooked ever since. The flight simulator lab captivated me and I wanted to spend as much time there as I could. Cypress College has grown so much from a small room with a couple simulators all the way to a full lab. Our amazing professors and instructors use their professional experience to take you through this journey in the best way possible, constantly advising and recommending on how we can become pilots. We have one of the most technologically-advanced simulators in the entire country, from the four huge Cessna 172 simulators to a full-motion twin engine, high-performance aircraft simulator. Not only that, but we even have a full-sized Boeing 737 simulator. Best of all, the sims are completely free to use for students enrolled during the semester and have very well-versed professors that help you operate them. In my opinion, the simulator lab is one of the best places on campus. I cannot even think of how much I’ve learned and grown throughout my years at Cypress College. It’s quite spectacular that our college and aviation program keeps on growing with new classes and more sophisticated technology that helps save students thousands of dollars on their flight training. Back to you, Alex.

– Very cool, Mohd. It’s great to find a place where you can grow as a person while you build your career in academics. And when you learn from professionals in your chosen field, like Mohd has, with the experienced pilots in Cypress College’s Aviation and Travel Careers Department, you can feel great about how well you’re positioned to become a professional yourself and that is awesome. Thanks again.