Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Flying high among the clouds is a thrilling experience for some of us. Those who truly love flying may consider becoming an airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew major. A program in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and navigation of commercial passenger, cargo, agricultural, corporate, and rescue aircraft. The curriculum for this major generally includes instruction in the principles of aircraft design and performance, aircraft flight systems and controls, flight crew operations and procedures, radio communications, navigation procedures and systems, airways safety and traffic regulations, and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting aircraft. Courses are held in a number of settings, including a typical classroom, a flight simulator, or a real plane. Career opportunities exist in a number of areas for individuals holding a degree in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Some graduates work as flight crew members, airline pilots, commercial pilots, or flight instructors.

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Colleges

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Established in 2009, Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a public, upper division institution located in Killeen. A&M Central Texas offers completion for over 20 bachelor's degree programs, 17 master's degree programs, and a variety of...

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The Community College of Baltimore County is a 2-year institution with three full-service campuses, three education centers, and with several courses housed in Baltimore County public schools. This accessibility extends to 20 totally online degree...

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I am learning a lot, at this school, its pretty cool.

” – Mikea from Owings Mills, MD
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Klamath Community College is a 2-year college in southwest Oregon. KCC is home to five academic departments featuring 22 degree and 25 certificate-granting programs. Additionally, six associate degrees are available entirely online. To challenge...

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I have been attending KCC for a couple of years now and so far I have only had positive experiences. The professors are willing to answer questions and meet with you to help you clear up any confusion. Also, KCC has many tutors available at various...

” – Kendra from Klamath Falls, OR
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Wallace State Community College is a public, two-year institution established in Hanceville, Alabama. The college offers over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs, many of which can be completed through flexible education methods including...

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WSCC is located within a reasonable driving distance from both Huntsville, AL and Birmingham, AL. You'll never be bored!

” – Jessica from Guntersville, AL
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The Community College of Beaver County is a 2-year institution in western Pennsylvania. CCBC grants degrees and certificates in programs from 11 academic departments including Aviation Sciences and Energy & Advanced Manufacturing. For students...

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The Community College of Beaver County is a great school for students who are looking to save some money with a low tuition. Community Colleges often get a reputation of being easy; however, they are just as challenging as four-year colleges. CCBC...

” – Jessica from Monaca, PA
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Ozarka College is a 2-year community college with a main campus and three extension sites in northern Arkansas. Ozarka confers associate degrees in 17 fields of study in addition to 20 certificate programs. The college’s Aviation Department holds...

Cochise County Community College District

 

Cochise College is a 2-year community college in southern Arizona. The college grants degrees and certificates in over 70 fields of study, including over 50 workforce development and certificate programs. Cochise also offers the FlyCochise...

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Right now, I am taking two remedial courses because of a placement test that I was required to take. The college does not understand that I took pre-calculus which leads me into calculus. But no, I had to take trig again to get into calculus. For my...

” – Aaron from Sierra Vista, AZ
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Northwest College is a public, 2-year institution established in Powell, Wyoming, with four satellite facilities in Cody, Worland, and Shoshone National Forest. NWC offers over 30 CTE degree and certificate programs, as well as 48 transfer degree...

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it is very easy to learn a lot here because of the tiny class sizes and good professors.

” – Adeline from Shell, WY
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Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is a 2-year institution and a campus of the ENMU system. ENMU Roswell offers more than 80 associate degree and certificate-granting academic programs as well as the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree on...

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The School of Missionary Aviation Technology is a Christian-centered school of aviation training in central Michigan. SMAT offers an Aviation Flight Training Program and a 1-year Aviation Maintenance Training Program specializing in Airframe and...

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Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017. It is one of the largest colleges in Ontario, with 21,000 full-time students, including more than 6,500 international students from at least 100 different countries. Fanshawe is located in the...