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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Quincy University

2719 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL

About
Quincy University, located in Quincy, Illinois, was founded in 1860 by Franciscan monks from Germany, calling the school St. Francis Solanus College. The school received its official charter in 1973. The school, having proved effective in the training of priests, changed its name again in 1917 to Quincy College and Seminary, reflecting its religious and academic commitments. The school admitted women for the first time in 1932, and by 1970's the school closed the seminary portion of the school in favor of a liberal arts academic curriculum, resulting in a name change to Quincy College. By the 1980 serious consideration was given to graduate study programs being introduced, and by 1993 the school had implemented such programs resulting in a  final name change to Quincy university.

Academics
Quincy University offers a number of programs at the undergraduate level that allow students to choose which one is best suited to their academic and professional goals. Bachelor degree programs typically take four years to complete, resulting in an undergraduate degree that may be used to pursue work opportunities or continue their education toward a graduate program. There are four graduate level programs having separate requirements for admission, including having earned an undergraduate degree.

Programs offered include:

• Elementary Education
• Accounting
• Nursing
• History
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Quincy University must submit a completed application, transcripts of previous schools, and standardized test scores. Quincy has no minimum requirements for admission, instead utilizing the application and other information provided to make a decision regarding admission on a student by student basis. Admitted students will be provided information regarding registration, tuition dues, housing and other relevant information as soon as the decision is rendered.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility and monetary awards. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each 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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Average Annual Salary: $138970

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Annual Salary: $109000
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Annual Salary: $103190

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