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Working as a Pilot, you enjoy one of the world’s best views. It takes more than flight time, however, to learn how to safely transport passengers and cargo. You need to develop good judgement and decision-making skills. Plus, you need a thorough understanding of the principles of safe flight, instrumentation, FAA rules, and navigation.
When you study to become a Pilot at Baker, you begin flight training in your very first term. You learn from FAA-licensed instructors and build your skills, starting with your private Pilot rating, and then working your way through instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and flight instructor ratings. You also develop an understanding of aviation meteorology, aircraft operations and performance, and other specialized knowledge, so that when you graduate, you are fully prepared to start your career in aviation.
– Mark Lindquist Campus Chair, Aviation Technology Program100 percent of our aviation graduates are employed as professional pilots… from flight instructors, to airline pilots, to corporate pilots, to military pilots.
Career Facts
- The average annual salary for experienced Pilots ranges from $57,500 for Charter Pilots to $71,300 for Commercial. Earnings vary, depending on factors such as the type, size, and maximum speed of the plane and the number of hours and miles flown.
- Employment for Pilots overall is expected to grow by about 13 percent through 2016, which is about as fast as average.
- Regional and low-cost airlines offer the best job opportunities and provide the experience required for higher-paying national jobs; jobs at the major airlines are very competitive.
- Many Pilots have learned to fly in the military, but growing numbers have college degrees with flight training from civilian flying schools that are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Programs
- Associate
- Undergraduate
Want to get the ball rolling?
Everything about our college is aimed at getting you the job you want in the shortest time possible — from our affordable tuition, to how we choose our programs, to our small class sizes, and flexible class schedules.
Discover what Baker can do for your future. Schedule a visit or enroll online today.
