Commercial Airline Pilot Degree

Simply put, a Commercial Airline Pilot and Flight Crew is a field of study in business focused on flight, navigation, and accommodations of airplanes, helicopters and other FAA approved aircraft. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer commercial airline pilot degrees.

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Hesston College (Hesston)

1214 East 27th Street, Hays, KS

Hesston College is a private institution dedicated to offering a solid education for students located in and around Hesston. Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Transportation and Materials Moving
• Business and Marketing Studies

In the previous year, over 130 students graduated with 50% of those who start the program complete it. Over ten different programs are offered at Hesston, with an Associates degree being the highest degree offered. The more popular programs are listed below:

• Liberal Arts
• Nursing
• General Studies
• Air Traffic Controller
• Commerce

To help students and recent graduates, Hesston College may provide services like:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling
• Work study style employment

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see classes offered, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Commercial Airline Pilot Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hesston College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Description

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport Pilot certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, National, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.1% from 2014 to 2024

Commercial Pilots

Description

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-winged aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, commercial pilots employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).