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Professional Pilot

  • Diploma
  • 45 credits
  • 2 Years
  • Delivery Method: On-Campus

Why Study Professional Pilot at 91ɬÂþ?

The Professional Pilot Diploma is designed to meet the needs of students who plan a career as a pilot in commercial aviation. The program leads to FAA certification as a commercial pilot with an instrument rating.

This 45-credit Diploma seamlessly transfers to the Professional Pilot AAS (60 credits).

Students choose from one of two tracks: Airplane or Helicopter.

Students in this program begin flight training by the second week of class, and should earn their private Pilot license in their very first semester.

Educational Partnerships

Through partnerships with and , we provide our professional pilot students with direct pathways into the aviation industry. These collaborations ensure access to highly qualified flight instructors and strengthen industry connections to better prepare our graduates for career success in both fixed-wing and helicopter operations.

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I credit the aviation community, especially Lake Superior College, in helping me get to where I am today. Adam Robnick
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Career Information

Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!

Is Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics right for you?

Transportation, distribution, and logistics workers move people and products by road, air, rail, and water. You might work as a driver, pilot, engineer, or captain. You might repair or maintain the vehicles, trains, planes, and ships that move people and products. Or, you might work behind the scenes to make sure the products and people get to the right place on time.

$227K

Median annual salary for
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
in the United States

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4%

Projected job growth
in the next decade

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100K

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers are currently employed

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Median Annual Salary Earnings for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

the United States

$227K

$99K - $239,200+

Minnesota

$185K

$110K - $239,200+

The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas; national occupational estimates for specific industries are also available.

Salary data are from U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program (). Current as of May 2024.

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Projected 10-Year Job Growth for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Outlook: Average

the United States

4%

Projected Annual Job Openings: 11,700

2024 to 2034

My Next Move provides career outlook designations that include Bright, Average, or Below Average. Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations.

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Employment Numbers for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

the United States

Estimated Employment:

100,000

My Next Move provides career outlook designations that include Bright, Average, or Below Average. Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations.

Occupation outlook data come from O*NET Bright Outlook occupations () and My Next Move career outlook designations (). Note this information is only available at a national level, so even if you selected a state, you’ll see this information for the whole country. Current as of November 2024.

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Alternative Job Titles for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

  • Airbus Captain
  • Airline Captain
  • Airline Pilot
  • Captain
  • Check Airman
  • Co-Pilot
  • Commercial Airline Pilot
  • First Officer (FO)
  • Line Pilot
  • Pilot

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Job Tasks and Activities for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

  • Arrange maintenance activities.
  • Brief crews about flight details, such as destinations, duties, and responsibilities.
  • Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
  • Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.
  • Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights.
  • Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
  • Conduct in-flight tests and evaluations at specified altitudes and in all types of weather to determine the receptivity and other characteristics of equipment and systems.
  • Confer with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters to keep abreast of flight conditions.
  • Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
  • Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.
  • Coordinate flight control or management activities.
  • Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights.
  • Evaluate other pilots or pilot-license applicants for proficiency.
  • Evaluate performance of applicants, trainees, or employees.
  • File instrument flight plans with air traffic control to ensure that flights are coordinated with other air traffic.
  • Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.
  • Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.
  • Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations and the principles of flight.
  • Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition.
  • Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems.
  • Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.
  • Monitor engine operation or functioning.
  • Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
  • Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
  • Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.
  • Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.
  • Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
  • Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.
  • Perform minor maintenance work, or arrange for major maintenance.
  • Pilot aircraft.
  • Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.
  • Plan flight operations.
  • Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
  • Record in log books information, such as flight times, distances flown, and fuel consumption.
  • Record operational details of travel.
  • Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
  • Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
  • Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
  • Respond to transportation emergencies.
  • Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
  • Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.
  • Test performance of aircraft equipment.
  • Train transportation or material moving personnel.
  • Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
  • Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database () by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 () license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Interests for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

  • Realistic
    Designing, building, or repairing equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors.
  • Conventional
    Following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting.
  • Enterprising
    Managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations.

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database () by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 () license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Skills for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

In order of importance

  • Operation and Control
    Using equipment or systems.
    Importance: 97/100
  • Operations Monitoring
    Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
    Importance: 91/100
  • Active Listening
    Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
    Importance: 78/100
  • Monitoring
    Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
    Importance: 78/100
  • Critical Thinking
    Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
    Importance: 78/100
  • Judgment and Decision Making
    Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Reading Comprehension
    Reading work-related information.
    Importance: 72/100
  • Time Management
    Managing your time and the time of other people.
    Importance: 72/100
  • Active Learning
    Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
    Importance: 69/100
  • Speaking
    Talking to others.
    Importance: 69/100
  • Coordination
    Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
    Importance: 66/100
  • Complex Problem Solving
    Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
    Importance: 66/100
  • Systems Analysis
    Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
    Importance: 56/100
  • Social Perceptiveness
    Understanding people's reactions.
    Importance: 56/100
  • Systems Evaluation
    Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
    Importance: 56/100
  • Quality Control Analysis
    Testing how well a product or service works.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Mathematics
    Using math to solve problems.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Troubleshooting
    Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Writing
    Writing things for co-workers or customers.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Learning Strategies
    Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
    Importance: 50/100
  • Instructing
    Teaching people how to do something.
    Importance: 50/100
  • Management of Personnel Resources
    Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
    Importance: 47/100
  • Service Orientation
    Looking for ways to help people.
    Importance: 47/100
  • Persuasion
    Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
    Importance: 44/100
  • Science
    Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
    Importance: 44/100
  • Negotiation
    Bringing people together to solve differences.
    Importance: 41/100
  • Operations Analysis
    Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.
    Importance: 28/100
  • Management of Material Resources
    Managing equipment and materials.
    Importance: 22/100
  • Equipment Maintenance
    Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.
    Importance: 19/100
  • Management of Financial Resources
    Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.
    Importance: 16/100
  • Technology Design
    Making equipment and technology useful for customers.
    Importance: 16/100
  • Programming
    Writing computer programs.
    Importance: 13/100
  • Repairing
    Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.
    Importance: 3/100

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database () by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 () license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Knowledge for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

In order of importance

  • Transportation
    Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
    Importance: 95/100
  • English Language
    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
    Importance: 73/100
  • Public Safety and Security
    Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
    Importance: 68/100
  • Geography
    Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
    Importance: 68/100
  • Mechanical
    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
    Importance: 68/100
  • Mathematics
    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
    Importance: 60/100
  • Computers and Electronics
    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
    Importance: 59/100
  • Physics
    Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
    Importance: 58/100
  • Law and Government
    Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
    Importance: 57/100
  • Customer and Personal Service
    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Administration and Management
    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Engineering and Technology
    Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
    Importance: 47/100
  • Psychology
    Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
    Importance: 46/100
  • Education and Training
    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
    Importance: 41/100
  • Telecommunications
    Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
    Importance: 37/100
  • Personnel and Human Resources
    Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
    Importance: 22/100
  • Communications and Media
    Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
    Importance: 21/100
  • Chemistry
    Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
    Importance: 20/100
  • Design
    Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
    Importance: 19/100
  • Administrative
    Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
    Importance: 17/100
  • Sociology and Anthropology
    Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
    Importance: 15/100
  • Therapy and Counseling
    Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
    Importance: 10/100
  • Philosophy and Theology
    Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
    Importance: 10/100
  • Medicine and Dentistry
    Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
    Importance: 9/100
  • Production and Processing
    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
    Importance: 8/100
  • Foreign Language
    Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
    Importance: 8/100
  • Economics and Accounting
    Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
    Importance: 8/100
  • Biology
    Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
    Importance: 7/100
  • Building and Construction
    Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
    Importance: 5/100
  • Sales and Marketing
    Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
    Importance: 4/100
  • History and Archeology
    Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
    Importance: 2/100

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database () by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 () license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Physical Abilities for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

In order of importance

  • Response Orientation
    Quickly deciding if you should move your hand, foot, or other body part.
    Importance: 97/100
  • Problem Sensitivity
    Noticing when problems happen.
    Importance: 94/100
  • Control Precision
    Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
    Importance: 91/100
  • Near Vision
    Seeing details up close.
    Importance: 81/100
  • Reaction Time
    Quickly moving your hand, finger, or foot based on a sound, light, picture or other command.
    Importance: 81/100
  • Far Vision
    Seeing details that are far away.
    Importance: 81/100
  • Rate Control
    Changing when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving.
    Importance: 78/100
  • Deductive Reasoning
    Using rules to solve problems.
    Importance: 78/100
  • Depth Perception
    Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.
    Importance: 78/100
  • Perceptual Speed
    Quickly comparing groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
    Importance: 78/100
  • Multilimb Coordination
    Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Time Sharing
    Doing two or more things at the same time.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Flexibility of Closure
    Seeing hidden patterns.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness
    Keeping your arm or hand steady.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Selective Attention
    Paying attention to something without being distracted.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Inductive Reasoning
    Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Information Ordering
    Ordering or arranging things.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Spatial Orientation
    Knowing where things are around you.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Written Comprehension
    Reading and understanding what is written.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Oral Expression
    Communicating by speaking.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Oral Comprehension
    Listening and understanding what people say.
    Importance: 75/100
  • Peripheral Vision
    Seeing something to your side when your are looking ahead.
    Importance: 72/100
  • Hearing Sensitivity
    Telling the difference between sounds.
    Importance: 69/100
  • Speech Clarity
    Speaking clearly.
    Importance: 69/100
  • Speech Recognition
    Recognizing spoken words.
    Importance: 69/100
  • Visual Color Discrimination
    Noticing the difference between colors, including shades and brightness.
    Importance: 66/100
  • Glare Sensitivity
    Seeing something even if there is a glare or very bright light.
    Importance: 66/100
  • Manual Dexterity
    Holding or moving items with your hands.
    Importance: 63/100
  • Speed of Closure
    Quickly knowing what you are looking at.
    Importance: 60/100
  • Visualization
    Imagining how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
    Importance: 60/100
  • Night Vision
    Seeing at night or under low light.
    Importance: 60/100
  • Number Facility
    Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
    Importance: 56/100
  • Auditory Attention
    Paying attention to one sound while there are other distracting sounds.
    Importance: 56/100
  • Mathematical Reasoning
    Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Memorization
    Remembering words, numbers, pictures, or steps.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Written Expression
    Communicating by writing.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Finger Dexterity
    Putting together small parts with your fingers.
    Importance: 53/100
  • Fluency of Ideas
    Coming up with lots of ideas.
    Importance: 50/100
  • Category Flexibility
    Grouping things in different ways.
    Importance: 50/100
  • Originality
    Creating new and original ideas.
    Importance: 47/100
  • Sound Localization
    Noticing the direction that a sound came from.
    Importance: 47/100
  • Wrist-Finger Speed
    Making fast, simple, repeated movements of your fingers, hands, and wrists.
    Importance: 44/100
  • Speed of Limb Movement
    Quickly moving your arms and legs.
    Importance: 44/100
  • Extent Flexibility
    Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching with your body, arms, and/or legs.
    Importance: 38/100
  • Static Strength
    Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying.
    Importance: 28/100
  • Trunk Strength
    Using your lower back and stomach.
    Importance: 28/100
  • Gross Body Equilibrium
    Keeping your balance or staying upright.
    Importance: 25/100
  • Dynamic Strength
    Exercising for a long time without your muscles getting tired.
    Importance: 22/100
  • Gross Body Coordination
    Moving your arms, legs, and mid-section together while your whole body is moving.
    Importance: 19/100
  • Stamina
    Exercising for a long time without getting out of breath.
    Importance: 16/100
  • Explosive Strength
    Jumping, sprinting, or throwing something.
    Importance: 13/100

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database () by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 () license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Tools and Technology used by Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

  • Aircraft guidance systems
  • Aircraft communication systems
  • Flight computer systems
  • Aircraft oxygen equipment
  • Aircraft hydraulic systems
  • Aircraft onboard defrosting or defogging systems
  • Aircraft braking systems
  • Aircraft environment controllers
  • Aircraft escape or ejection systems
  • Aircraft warning systems
  • Aircraft fire control or extinguishing systems
  • Aerospace cockpit display panels
  • Aircraft navigation beacons
  • Pneumatic aircraft accumulators
  • Aircraft power supply units
  • Aircraft drag chutes
  • Point plotting recorders
  • Landing gear assemblies
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
  • Aircraft cooling fans
  • Aerospace head up display HUDs
  • Aircraft fuel management systems
  • Aircraft anti skid controls
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Notebook computers
  • Desktop computers
  • Aircraft steering controls
  • Spreadsheet software
    • Microsoft Excel
  • Presentation software
    • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Data base user interface and query software
    • AirSmith FlightPrompt
    • Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC
    • CoPilot Flight Planning & E6B
    • Electronic aircraft information databases
    • MJICCS PilotLog
    • Nimblefeet Technologies Captain's Keeper
    • Polaris Microsystems AeroLog Pro
    • Polaris Microsystems CharterLog
    • RMS Technology Flitesoft
    • Skylog Services Skylog Pro
    • doXstor Flight Level Logbook
  • Route navigation software
    • IFT-Pro
    • Navzilla
  • Information retrieval or search software
    • AeroPlanner
    • Notam Development Group Airport Insight
  • Electronic mail software
    • Microsoft Outlook
  • Office suite software
    • Microsoft Office software
  • Word processing software
    • Microsoft Word
  • Object or component oriented development software
    • Document Object Model DOM Scripting
  • Analytical or scientific software
    • Pilot Navigator Software Load Balance
  • Calendar and scheduling software
    • SBS International Maestro Suite
  • Process mapping and design software
    • Microsoft Visio

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database () by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 () license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Employment Industries for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

  • Scheduled air transportation
    86,900 employed
  • Couriers and express delivery services
    3,900 employed
  • Federal government, excluding postal service
    3,100 employed
  • Support activities for air transportation
    2,400 employed

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database () by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 () license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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Career Information Datasources for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

  • Wages by occupation

    The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas; national occupational estimates for specific industries are also available. Current as of May 2024.
  • Education and training assignments

    BLS provides information about education and training requirements for hundreds of occupations. In the education and training system, each of the occupations for which the office publishes projections data is assigned separate categories for education, work experience, and on-the-job training. Current as of September 2024.
  • Occupation data

    The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements. Current as of October 2024.
  • Occupation outlook

    My Next Move provides career outlook designations that include Bright, Average, or Below Average. Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations. Current as of November 2024.
  • Career videos

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Plan Your Education

The Professional Pilot Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at 91ɬÂþ

View approximate total tuition and fees for MN residents to complete this degree.

This program may be completed in 2 years if prerequisites are complete.

Paying for College

Lake Superior College$5,93191ɬÂþ IceHawks Logo 
Minnesota State Colleges$6,444 
Minnesota State Universities$10,643 
University of Minnesota$14,928 
Minnesota Private Colleges and Universities$44,928
*Based on average 2025-26 tuition and fees. For the exact costs, contact the institution that interests you. Does not include room and board.

Program Participation Requirements

All 91ɬÂþ Flight Students must meet Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements. U.S. citizens must provide the following to the flight school: A valid unexpired U.S. passport, or

  • Original birth certificate and a government issued picture ID, or
  • Original certificate of birth abroad with raised seal and government issued ID, or
  • Original certificate of US citizenship with raised seal and government issued ID, or
  • Original US naturalization certificate with raised seal and government issued ID.

Students in this program must have a Class II FAA Medical Certification in order to fly at 91ɬÂþ. Students participating in the airplane program are recommended to have a Class I Medical Certification if they have plans to become a commercial airline pilot. Students can look on the

If you are from the Duluth/Superior area, here is a local examiner:

  • Janus Butcher Physicians Specialty Clinic SMMC 3500 Tower Ave. Superior WI (715) 392-1251

Pre-program Requirements

Requires FAA 1st or 2nd class medical certificate. Requires security clearance from TSA.

Successful entry into this program requires basic computer skills and a specific level of skill in the areas of English, reading, and math. Program entry will depend, in part, on meeting the prerequisites listed below:

English/Reading:

  • Eligible for ENGL 1106 - College Composition I, or
  • Completion of ENGL/READ 0950/0955 (or equivalent or higher). ENGL/READ 0950/0955 may be taken concurrently with Semester I coursework.

Mathematics:

  • A score of 250 or higher on the Arithmetic portion of the Accuplacer.

There are other ways to qualify. Visit Course Placement to find out more.

Course Title Credits
Semester 1
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AVIA 1100 Introduction to Professional Aviation

This course provides a broad presentation of the historical development of aviation in the U.S. and its influence on our current society. Examination of past, present, and future aviation careers will also be presented. (Prerequisites: none) (2 hrs lec

AVIA 1100
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AVIA 1100 Introduction to Professional Aviation

This course provides a broad presentation of the historical development of aviation in the U.S. and its influence on our current society. Examination of past, present, and future aviation careers will also be presented. (Prerequisites: none) (2 hrs lec

Introduction to Professional Aviation
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AVIA 1201 Private Pilot Ground

This course, combined with either the airplane or helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Private Pilot knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the course. Course content includes, but is n

AVIA 1201*
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AVIA 1201 Private Pilot Ground

This course, combined with either the airplane or helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Private Pilot knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the course. Course content includes, but is n

Private Pilot Ground
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AVIA 1240 Private Pilot: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruc

AVIA 1240*
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AVIA 1245 Private Pilot: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Inst

AVIA 1245*
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AVIA 1240 Private Pilot: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruc

Private Pilot: Airplane
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AVIA 1245 Private Pilot: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Inst

Private Pilot: Helicopter
2
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AVIA 1250 Private Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in

AVIA 1250*
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AVIA 1255 Private Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in a

AVIA 1255*
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AVIA 1250 Private Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in

Private Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane
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AVIA 1255 Private Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in a

Private Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter
1
Semester 2
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AVIA 1351 Aircraft Systems

This course is an introduction to common aircraft systems such as: aircraft structure and design, electrical, hydraulic, powerplant, lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, pressurization, ice protection, and forced induction. This course is designed to be

AVIA 1351*
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AVIA 1351 Aircraft Systems

This course is an introduction to common aircraft systems such as: aircraft structure and design, electrical, hydraulic, powerplant, lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, pressurization, ice protection, and forced induction. This course is designed to be

Aircraft Systems
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AVIA 1352 Aircraft Systems: Airplane

This course is an introduction to common airplane systems and serves as the track specific companion to AVIA 1351. Airplane specific systems will be covered such as: design characteristics, flight surfaces, and propeller systems. (Prerequisites: AVIA13

AVIA 1352*
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AVIA 1354 Aircraft Systems: Helicopter

This course is an introduction to common helicopter systems and serves as the track specific companion to AVIA 1351. Helicopter specific systems will be covered such as: design characteristics, flight surfaces, and rotor systems. (Prerequisites: AVIA135

AVIA 1354*
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AVIA 1352 Aircraft Systems: Airplane

This course is an introduction to common airplane systems and serves as the track specific companion to AVIA 1351. Airplane specific systems will be covered such as: design characteristics, flight surfaces, and propeller systems. (Prerequisites: AVIA13

Aircraft Systems: Airplane
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AVIA 1354 Aircraft Systems: Helicopter

This course is an introduction to common helicopter systems and serves as the track specific companion to AVIA 1351. Helicopter specific systems will be covered such as: design characteristics, flight surfaces, and rotor systems. (Prerequisites: AVIA135

Aircraft Systems: Helicopter
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AVIA 1390 Aviation Meteorology

Weather elements are studied in detail to determine how they produce our weather and how that weather affects aviation. A climatological approach is used to develop an understanding of the weather elements and their distribution over the Earth. Aviation s

AVIA 1390*
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AVIA 1390 Aviation Meteorology

Weather elements are studied in detail to determine how they produce our weather and how that weather affects aviation. A climatological approach is used to develop an understanding of the weather elements and their distribution over the Earth. Aviation s

Aviation Meteorology
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AVIA 1501 Instrument Pilot Ground

This course, combined with either the Airplane or Helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Instrument Rating knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the course. Course content includes, but i

AVIA 1501*
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AVIA 1501 Instrument Pilot Ground

This course, combined with either the Airplane or Helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Instrument Rating knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the course. Course content includes, but i

Instrument Pilot Ground
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AVIA 1540 Instrument Pilot: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument-Airplane Rating. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal A

AVIA 1540*
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AVIA 1545 Instrument Pilot: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument-Helicopter Rating. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Feder

AVIA 1545*
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AVIA 1540 Instrument Pilot: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument-Airplane Rating. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal A

Instrument Pilot: Airplane
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AVIA 1545 Instrument Pilot: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument-Helicopter Rating. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Feder

Instrument Pilot: Helicopter
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AVIA 1550 Instrument Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument Airplane Rating. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in an airplane or flight training device with an FAA Cert

AVIA 1550*
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AVIA 1555 Instrument Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument-Helicopter Rating. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in a helicopter with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor

AVIA 1555*
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AVIA 1550 Instrument Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument Airplane Rating. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in an airplane or flight training device with an FAA Cert

Instrument Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane
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AVIA 1555 Instrument Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Instrument-Helicopter Rating. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training in a helicopter with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor

Instrument Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter
1
Semester 3
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AVIA 2102 Commercial Pilot Ground

This course, combined with either the Airplane or Helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Commercial Pilot knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the course. Course content includes, but is

AVIA 2102*
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AVIA 2102 Commercial Pilot Ground

This course, combined with either the Airplane or Helicopter specific track, serves as a preparation for the FAA Commercial Pilot knowledge and practical tests, which shall be taken upon successful completion of the course. Course content includes, but is

Commercial Pilot Ground
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AVIA 2140 Commercial Pilot: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operation

AVIA 2140*
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AVIA 2325 Turbine Transition/External Load: Helicopter

This course will assist the student in obtaining the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to meet the Federal Aviation Regulation requirements for Rotorcraft External-Load Operations under FAR Part 133, and to safely transition from a piston to a tu

AVIA 2325*
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AVIA 2140 Commercial Pilot: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operation

Commercial Pilot: Airplane
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AVIA 2325 Turbine Transition/External Load: Helicopter

This course will assist the student in obtaining the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to meet the Federal Aviation Regulation requirements for Rotorcraft External-Load Operations under FAR Part 133, and to safely transition from a piston to a tu

Turbine Transition/External Load: Helicopter
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AVIA 2150 Commercial Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight trai

AVIA 2150*
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AVIA 2335 Turbine Transition/External Load Flight Lab: Helicopter

This course will assist the student in obtaining the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to meet the Federal Aviation Regulation requirements for Rotorcraft External-Load Operations under FAR Part 133, and to safely transition from a piston to a tu

AVIA 2335*
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AVIA 2150 Commercial Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight trai

Commercial Pilot Flight Lab: Airplane
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AVIA 2335 Turbine Transition/External Load Flight Lab: Helicopter

This course will assist the student in obtaining the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to meet the Federal Aviation Regulation requirements for Rotorcraft External-Load Operations under FAR Part 133, and to safely transition from a piston to a tu

Turbine Transition/External Load Flight Lab: Helicopter
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AVIA 2165 Commercial/Multi-Engine: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations.

AVIA 2165*
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AVIA 2145 Commercial Pilot: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. In

AVIA 2145*
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AVIA 2165 Commercial/Multi-Engine: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations.

Commercial/Multi-Engine: Airplane
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AVIA 2145 Commercial Pilot: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopter operations. In

Commercial Pilot: Helicopter
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AVIA 2175 Commercial/Multi-Engine Flight Lab: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with single-engine fligh

AVIA 2175*
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AVIA 2155 Commercial Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training i

AVIA 2155*
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AVIA 2175 Commercial/Multi-Engine Flight Lab: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with single-engine fligh

Commercial/Multi-Engine Flight Lab: Airplane
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AVIA 2155 Commercial Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training i

Commercial Pilot Flight Lab: Helicopter
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AVIA 2101 Air Force Leadership Lab

Practical environment giving leadership training while being instructed on military customs and courtesies, physical fitness, military drill and the general Air Force environment. Two physical fitness attendances each week; a physical fitness diagnostics

AVIA 2101*
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AVIA 2101 Air Force Leadership Lab

Practical environment giving leadership training while being instructed on military customs and courtesies, physical fitness, military drill and the general Air Force environment. Two physical fitness attendances each week; a physical fitness diagnostics

Air Force Leadership Lab
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AVIA 2380 Crew Resource Management

This course will compare and contrast single pilot resource management and crew resource management as they relate to the safe and efficient operation of aircraft. The student will study the benefits, standard operating procedures, and challenges associa

AVIA 2380
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AVIA 2380 Crew Resource Management

This course will compare and contrast single pilot resource management and crew resource management as they relate to the safe and efficient operation of aircraft. The student will study the benefits, standard operating procedures, and challenges associa

Crew Resource Management
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AVIA 2240 Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane-SEL category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction

AVIA 2240*
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AVIA 2245 Certified Flight Instructor: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopt

AVIA 2245*
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AVIA 2240 Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane-SEL category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to airplane operations. Instruction

Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane
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AVIA 2245 Certified Flight Instructor: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument category and class ratings. Instruction includes the specialized material specific to helicopt

Certified Flight Instructor: Helicopter
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AVIA 2250 Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training

AVIA 2250*
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AVIA 2255 Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual

AVIA 2255*
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AVIA 2250 Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab: Airplane

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual flight training

Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab: Airplane
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AVIA 2255 Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab: Helicopter

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to earn an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument category and class ratings. This lab includes one-on-one ground instruction, along with actual

Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab: Helicopter
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AVIA 2300 Intro to Air Traffic Control

This course provides students with an overview of Air Traffic Control procedures. Students will learn Air Traffic Controller roles and responsibilities, certification requirements, and the technology and tools they use. In addition, students will be intro

AVIA 2300
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AVIA 2300 Intro to Air Traffic Control

This course provides students with an overview of Air Traffic Control procedures. Students will learn Air Traffic Controller roles and responsibilities, certification requirements, and the technology and tools they use. In addition, students will be intro

Intro to Air Traffic Control
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AVIA 2340 Aviation Law

This course teaches the history of aviation legislation and federal regulations of air transportation. An introduction to civil law will also be covered by way of studying, analyzing, and discussing current aviation case law. (Prerequisites: a score of

AVIA 2340*
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AVIA 2340 Aviation Law

This course teaches the history of aviation legislation and federal regulations of air transportation. An introduction to civil law will also be covered by way of studying, analyzing, and discussing current aviation case law. (Prerequisites: a score of

Aviation Law
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AVIA 2361 Human Factors

This course studies the human factor design elements of aircraft and standard operating procedures. This course also covers the human error factors involved in aircraft accidents. The student will identify the psychological and physiological aspects of a

AVIA 2361*
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AVIA 2361 Human Factors

This course studies the human factor design elements of aircraft and standard operating procedures. This course also covers the human error factors involved in aircraft accidents. The student will identify the psychological and physiological aspects of a

Human Factors
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AVIA 2370 Management of Aviation Services

This course will present elements related to the air transportation industry. The course will include: the evolution of the air transportation industry, structure and economics of the air transportation industry, and management aspects of the air transpor

AVIA 2370*
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AVIA 2370 Management of Aviation Services

This course will present elements related to the air transportation industry. The course will include: the evolution of the air transportation industry, structure and economics of the air transportation industry, and management aspects of the air transpor

Management of Aviation Services
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Total: 45

*Requires a prerequisite or a concurrent course.

Program Outcomes

  • The Federal Aviation Administration Knowledge and Flight tests for a particular FAA Pilot Certificate or Rating
  • Understand the historical developments of the aviation industry
  • Be familiar with the various mechanical systems found on typical light aircraft that graduates will likely be operating
  • Conduct safe flight operations as it pertains to human factors, aircraft design, environmental factors, industry practices and procedures, evolving technologies, accident investigations and conclusions
  • Understand and define the elements of airport operations and their importance to the success, stability, and future of the business community and the aviation industry

FAA Certifications earned:

  • Private Pilot License
  • Instrument Rating
  • Commercial Pilot License
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certification
  • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) Rating (Helicopter)
  • Multi-Engine Certification (Airplane)

Fees

View Professional Pilot Lab Fees

Tuition costs shown in program report do not include flight fees. Flight fees are a significant portion of the overall cost of this degree.

ALL FLIGHT-ASSOCIATED FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. All students are responsible for the balances in their flight accounts. Do not assume your financial aid or VA dollars will cover the expenses of your flight lab fees in full. Veteran Educational Benefits are available to Veteran students. We will do all we can to help you through the details, but ultimately it is a student’s responsibility to know their status.

***Flight Fees are subject to change. Lake Superior College does it’s best to accurately publish fees, but sometimes things outside of our control may cause changes in flight fees.

Program Features

Most classes take place at the Center for Advanced Aviation (CAA). The CAA is a newly renovated, 40,000 square foot facility adjacent to the Duluth International Airport’s flight line and right next door to Cirrus Aircraft.

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Veteran Students:

We are proud of the fact that our flight program is approved for Veteran Educational Benefits. We will accept VA award letters or deposits of VA funds, personal funds, bank loan funds or financial aid award letters. Since many times VA checks come to you directly, we will not under any circumstance, grant fly time based on non-official documentation.

Due to Veteran’s Administration requirements, the 91ɬÂþ aviation programs can enroll up to 85% of students utilizing veterans’ benefits. A minimum of 15% of enrolled students must be either civilian students or veterans not utilizing veterans benefits.

Students who are using Veteran Funding should work closely with an advisor and the VA Certifying Official at Lake Superior College to be sure they understand how their benefits work at 91ɬÂþ, for the flight school it can be complicated at first and there are some differences in registration for VA students. When you are registering for classes be sure the advisor helping you understands that you are VA funded so that issues can be avoided. Your funding is your responsibility so be sure that you understand your benefits.

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