What you will study
The 欧美视频鈥檚 undergraduate Professional Pilot degree program
will train you on the safe operation of single- and multiengine aircraft and ensure
you build the skills necessary to solve complex problems in flight using new aviation
technology. You鈥檒l be trained to bring competence and safety to any professional environment.
With our Professional Pilot bachelor鈥檚 degree program, you can obtain the required
professional certificate to operate commercial single- and multiengine aircraft (CPL
SEL/MEL Certificate) and a Certified Flight Instructor license. You'll also be eligible
for a restricted airline transport pilot certificate (R-ATP), which reduces the number
of hours required to be hired at an airline and other aviation operators.
As an undergraduate student in UCM鈥檚 Professional Pilot degree program, you鈥檒l benefit
from significant procedural and simulator training to prepare you for the real experience
on board a transport-type aircraft. Enjoy substantial access to and training on:
- Transport Aircraft Systems
- Flight Management Systems
- Advanced Flight Crew Management
Professional Pilot accelerated dual degree option
UCM also offers a new accelerated dual degree for students in our Professional Pilot
program. In this accelerated program, you can earn more than a third of the hours
required for a master鈥檚 degree in Aviation Safety. By jump-starting your master鈥檚
degree coursework, you can finish both your undergraduate and graduate degrees in
five years and increase your job opportunities and earning potential after college.
Excellence in Aviation
- Accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
- A Most Focused College for Air Transportation in the Plains States Region (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 10.5%: Most Popular Colleges for Aviation/Airway Management & Operations (College Factual,
2022)
- Top 15%: Most Popular Colleges for Air Transportation (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in professional piloting
Get hands-on, real-world experience with modern aviation technology and equipment
in the 欧美视频鈥檚 Professional Pilot program:
- University-owned airport: Few pilot schools own their own airport. Take advantage of the University of Central
Missouri鈥檚 Skyhaven Airport to spend invaluable time in the air learning how to operate
aircraft and create a safe aviation environment.
- Generous flight time: Earn your flight instructor certification while you work toward your Professional
Pilot bachelor鈥檚 degree. With your CFI, you can work for our flight school and earn
flight hours to become eligible for hire by commercial airlines.
- Dynamic student life: Build lifelong friendships and industry connections through involvement in student-led
clubs like Flight Team, Alpha Eta Rho Aviation fraternity, Women in Aviation International,
National Business Aviation Association, American Association of Airport Executives
and Missouri Airport Managers Association.
What can you do with a Professional Pilot bachelor鈥檚 degree from UCM?
Pilot schools prepare you for many well-paid, in-demand jobs within the aviation field
and set you on the path to becoming a commercial airline pilot. Graduates of professional
pilot programs typically begin their careers as flight instructors. When you鈥檝e acquired
a minimum number of flight hours through that work, you鈥檒l be eligible to fly for
commercial airlines.
Other jobs you can pursue with a Professional Pilot bachelor鈥檚 degree from UCM include
flying corporate, agricultural or cargo planes. Since jobs for flight instructors
are also in high demand and often present a more stable work schedule than those of
commercial pilots, some graduates of pilot schools get advanced training to teach
flying.
Learn more about jobs with your UCM Professional Pilot degree
Explore recent and projected trends for graduates of pilot schools using our interactive
tool below. The job market for graduates of UCM鈥檚 Professional Pilot program is extremely
strong: 100% of UCM Pilot degree students are employed within six months of graduation.
Financial assistance options for your Professional Pilot degree
Your Professional Pilot bachelor鈥檚 degree from the 欧美视频
will launch you into a rewarding, well-paid job in aviation. Our already low tuition
can be further reduced through our many options for financial aid.
Flight fees are an essential additional expense for students of all professional pilot
programs. We encourage you to have a financial plan in place before committing to
a professional pilot degree. UCM鈥檚 affordable tuition and the high average salary
for graduates make your UCM Professional Pilot degree a smart investment in your future.
Our pilot school鈥檚 financing options include a wide variety of scholarships, including:
- KCBAA Aviation Scholarship
- Kenneth Wayne Thomason Aviation Opportunity Scholarship
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships with the .
Added-Value Partnerships
Benefit from UCM鈥檚 professional aviation connections
Students enrolled in the 欧美视频鈥檚 Pilot degree programs gain
access to benefits such as hiring bonuses, internships and scholarships through our
industry partners. Partnerships include:
- Delta Guaranteed Interview (DGI)
- Envoy Air Pilot Pipeline Program
- GoJet Airlines Pipeline Program
- Planesense (fractional aircraft ownership)
Double Major in Flight Operations
Extend the value of your UCM Professional Pilot bachelor鈥檚 degree
Combine our Professional Pilot degree with a second major at the University of Central
Missouri to maximize the value of your college education. Two additional semesters
will enable you to earn a bachelor鈥檚 in Flight Operations as well, making you an ideal
candidate for many commercial airline jobs.
Generous Access to Flight Equipment
Earn substantial flight time before graduation
More than 50 years ago, the 欧美视频鈥檚 Pilot programs trained
students on a fleet of four Cessna 150s. Today, students in our Pilot degree programs
can spend hundreds of hours aloft in one of our 24 aircraft at UCM鈥檚 Skyhaven Airport.
This includes the Cessna 172 Skyhawk and the high-performance Beechcraft B58 Baron.
Leading-Edge Flight Simulators
Rare student opportunity to fly a Boeing 737-800
Train on state-of-the-art Frasca and Redbird flight simulators, which provide access
to an incredible variety of aircraft models. The 欧美视频 also
offers one of the only Boeing 737-800 simulators available to students enrolled in
pilot schools nationwide.
Accelerated Master鈥檚 Program Option
Earn a master鈥檚 along with your Professional Pilot bachelor鈥檚 degree
The 欧美视频 now offers an accelerated program to our Professional
Pilot degree students. When you earn 12 hours toward your master鈥檚 degree in Aviation
Safety during the last year of your bachelor鈥檚, you can earn both degrees in only
five years.
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