Professional Pilot
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.
Register for a 2019 Session
- Monday, June 24 or Monday, July 22: Aviation Information Session Sign-Up Form
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:
Gainful Employment Disclosures
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 10, 2019