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 Illinois colleges that offer commercial airline pilot degrees.

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Kishwaukee College

27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL

About
Kishwaukee College, located in Malta, Illinois, was founded in 1968 and serves nearly 11,000 students annually. The school is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and provides quality education through multiple programs and services. The school is located in rural Illinois, and is surrounded on all four sides by the corn fields. The school also publishes a magazine that focuses on the arts and literature known as the Kamelian, an award winning publication.

Academics
Kishwaukee College offers a number of programs for students in order to fulfill their needs or assist in their goals. Career training programs assist students by preparing them for entry into the workforce. These programs develop the skills and provide an education necessary to be able to operate in the chosen industry or field as a professional. Career programs take two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree. Transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by entry into a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Any individuals interested in enrollment at Kishwaukee College may do so by completing the application for admission and paying all accrued fees. Students must be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent, and should transcripts and test scores if possible. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is the school's primary source for determining awards.

Students Enrolled in the Commercial Airline Pilot Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 440
  • Average Annual Salary: $86920

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