Professional Pilot
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: April 23, 2020
Information Sessions/Tours
All Information Sessions/Tours are postponed until late Fall 2020.
Applications for New Students
We are not currently accepting new applications for the Aviation Maintenance Technology and Professional Pilot programs—until further notice.
New applicants will be considered for Fall 2021 when the application process and information sessions are open again.
Please check this webpage periodically for any updates.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 2-year program (60 semester credit hours)
- Certificates:
- Level I (39 semester credit hours)
- Enhanced Skills (7 semester credit hours)
- Full program is offered at: Northwest Campus
Summary
Our Professional Pilot Program features an FAA Part 141-approved flight training curriculum.
We partner with US Aviation Group (Denton, Texas) to offer our program at Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas.
You will get the classroom and in-air experience you need to succeed as you earn:
- FAA Pilot certifications, licenses and additional ratings
- College credit towards an Associate of Applied Science degree
Maximize Your Career Potential
Apply your training and experience in our Professional Pilot program toward a bachelor's degree at a 4-year college or university.
Program Options
Degree
Certificates
Level 1
Enhanced Skills
Special Requirement
Aviation Information Session / Tour
You must attend a mandatory Aviation Information Session / Tour to be admitted to our aviation programs.
Applications for New Students
Fall 2020
Both the Aviation Maintenance Technology and Professional Pilot programs have reached capacity for new students for Fall 2020.
Spring & Fall 2021
Also, we have significant waitlists for Spring 2021.
Prospective new students for these programs will likely be considered for program entry Fall 2021 (The anticipated Fall 2021 start is subject to change).
Please check here periodically for updates.
More Details
Costs
Projected Flight Costs
See detailed Projected Flight Costs in the Catalog for both airplane and helicopter specialty tracks.
Other Costs
- Tuition: Tuition & Fees
- Books & equipment: $2,000 (approximate)
Time Commitment
You can complete our A.A.S. program in 2 years whether you take day or night classes.
Day Classes
- Days: Monday–Friday
- Class hours: 9 a.m.–noon
- Flight hours: arranged
Night Classes
- Days: Monday–Thursday
- Hours: 6–9 p.m.
- Flight hours: arranged
Careers
After successfully completing our program, you will be prepared for jobs such as:
- Commercial airline pilot
- Flight instructor
- Commercial helicopter pilot
Projected Job Growth
Occupational Outlook Handbook
O*NET OnLine
Summary Reports for:
Explore Careers
Discover careers based on your interests and studies: Career Coach.
Contact
Northwest Campus
Center of Excellence in Aviation, Transportation and Logistics at Alliance Airport
2301 Horizon Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76177
Professional Pilot Program
817-515-7100
aviation@tccd.edu
Updated May 14, 2020