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 Michigan colleges that offer commercial airline pilot degrees.

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Jackson College

100 E. 8th Street, Suite 260, Holland, MI

Currently known as Jackson College or JC, Jackson Community College began as a junior college in the late 1920's. Its establishment as a community college occurred in the 1960's, influenced by the increasing need to accommodate higher enrollment rates and provide more programs. The JC main campus now occupies at least 500 acres in the city of Jackson. Off-campus sites are located in the cities of Adrian (JC @ LISD TECH) and Hillsdale (Clyde E. LeTarte Center), in addition to the Jackson Flight Center and the North Campus - both in Jackson, MI as well.

JC offered an additional two bachelor degree programs in mid-2013, prompting the name change from “Community College” to just “College”. Academic degrees and certifications may be obtained via courses under the following fields (as listed on their website):

• Health Sciences
• Human Services
• Arts & Communications
• Natural Resources & Agriscience
• Business, Management, Marketing & Technology
• Engineering/Manufacturing & Technology

Of around 7,000 members of the student population, some are pursuing either continuing education, skills training, personal enrichment, and other similar programs. Online learners have a diverse catalog of courses to choose from too; such as, classes in Accounting, Business Writing, Teaching and Education, Database Management, Computer Programming, among others. Youth-oriented activities during the summer are also available via the Kids College Program which has its own set of scholarship grants.

The Jets are at the heart of sports and athletics in JC. They train and compete in various men's and women's events for basketball, baseball, golf, volleyball, cross country, and soccer.

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

Salary & Wages

• Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Annual Salary: $58770

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