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 New Hampshire colleges that offer commercial airline pilot degrees.

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Great Bay Community College

505 Amherst St, Nashua, NH

Great Bay Community College, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire began in 1945 as part of a state initiative to fill the need for trade schools, particularly for veterans returning from World War II. Over the years the focus and name of the school have changed, though not the desire to provide quality education to its service community.

GBCC has added locations and programs over time. The school officially became known as Great Bay Community College in 2008 and moved to a renovated Portsmouth Campus in 2009.

Academics

Great Bay Community College offers a variety of courses the result in certificates or degrees. The school has exceptional vocational and technical certificate programs and well as programs designed for assistance in transferring to a four year institution.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Hospitality Management
• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts
• Hotel and Restaurant Management
• Massage Therapy
• Biotechnology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at GBCC should complete and submit the application along with all relevant transcripts. Once submitted, students will be asked to place a tuition deposit. During this time students will take a placement exam and meet with a counselor to discuss program availability and goals. Once completed students will complete the registration form and begin their education at GBCC.

Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility is determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which should be completed and submitted prior to the posted deadline. Various federal and state aid is available and a financial aid counselor will assist in determining which form aid is right for each individual.

Students Enrolled in the Commercial Airline Pilot Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Great Bay Community College offers an associate's degree program in commercial airline pilot.

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).