This program provides students training, certificates, and ratings needed to start a career as a commercial pilot. Students will receive the following:
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 103,170 (Track A)
This track includes students under 180 lbs, under 6'2", under 39" sitting height
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Resident Tuition: $ 13,195
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Technology Fees: $ 1,274
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General Student Fees: $ 1,143
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Online Course Fee: $ 450
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Books / Course Materials: $ 1,800 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
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Program Specific Fees: $ 85,008 (Application Fee, Course Fees and Exams/Licensure)
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Other Cost / Expenses: $ 300 (Ipad)
Estimated Cost: $ 105,615 (Track B)
This track includes students at or above 180lbs, over 6'2", over 39" sitting height
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Resident Tuition: $ 13,195
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Technology Fees: $ 1,274
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General Student Fees: $ 1,143
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Online Course Fee: $ 450
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Books / Course Materials: $ 1,800.00 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
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Program Specific Fees: $ 87,453 (Application Fee, Course Fees and Exams/Licensure)
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Other Cost / Expenses: $ 300 (Ipad)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Conduct safe and legal flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations
PLO 2 - Use a variety of avionics and navigation aids for both Visual (VFR) and Instrument (IFR) flight operations
PLO 3 - Apply the Aeronautical Decision Making model (ADM) with particular attention to the human element and its integration with technology, addressing FAA guidelines on hazardous attitudes
PLO 4 - Identify, assess, and respond to hazards to flight operations including weather, mechanical, medical, physiological, and psychological issues, in order to make sound go/no-go and in-flight decisions in normal and emergency circumstances
PLO 5 - Explain the functions and interactions of aerodynamics, aircraft systems, navigation, communications, regulations, and meteorology
PLO 6 - Explore and critically appraise various aviation careers and businesses
PLO 7 - Develop and/or modify training course outlines, lesson plans, and teaching styles to meet the needs of the individual through application of FAA Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI)
Admission Information
This is a limited-enrollment program. Please visit the Aviation Academy website for more information and to apply. There is a $75.00 application fee.
The Aviation Professional Pilot Information Bulletin (APPIB) provides details of current flight training costs (hourly aircraft rental and instructional rates, etc.). The APPIB is provided to all students upon application via Lane's Etrieve Central document system and/or upon contacting Lane's Aviation Academy.
To align training with the weather, the Aviation Professional Pilot program only accepts new students summer term. On a limited basis, some students may begin flying spring term, but no other courses will be offered until summer. Students with previous training should contact the academy, as other options may be available.
Program Requirements
All courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass).
General Education
WR: See Footnote 1.
MTH: See Footnote 2.
Program Core Courses
| AP 110A | Flight Lab - Pre-Solo | 1 |
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| AP 110B | Flight Lab - Pre-Solo | 1 |
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| AP 112 | Private Pilot Ground School | 5 |
| AP 113 | Airman Certification Standards and Maneuvers | 1 |
| AP 115 | Introduction to Aviation and Careers | 1 |
| AP 116 | Aviation History | 4 |
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| AP 120A | Flight Lab - Private Pilot Certificate | 1 |
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| AP 120B | Flight Lab - Private Pilot Certificate | 1 |
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| AP 121 | Simulator Lab - Private | 1 |
| AP 125 | Aircraft Systems & Structures 1 | 2 |
| AP 126 | Aviation Weather Services | 2 |
| AP 127 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| AP 130 | Flight lab - Attitude Control | 1 |
| AP 132 | Instrument Ground School | 5 |
| AP 135 | Advanced Avionics | 1 |
| AP 140 | Flight Lab - Instrument Rating | 1 |
| AP 141 | Simulator Lab - Instrument | 1 |
| AP 210 | Flight Lab - Cross-Country | 1 |
| AP 212 | Commercial Pilot Ground School | 5 |
| AP 215 | Aircraft Systems & Structures 2 | 2 |
| AP 220 | Flight Lab - Maneuvers | 1 |
| AP 221 | Simulator Lab - Commercial | 1 |
| AP 222 | CFI/CFII Ground School | 3 |
| AP 225 | FOI & Human Factors | 3 |
| AP 230 | Flight Lab - Commercial Pilot Certificate | 1 |
| AP 232 | Multi-Engine Ground School | 2 |
| AP 235 | Accident Investigations | 3 |
| AP 240 | Flight Lab - Multi-Engine Rating & CFI/CFII Certificate | 1 |
| BA 101Z | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA 254 | General Aviation Management | 3 |
| GS 109 | Meteorology | 5 |
| UAS 123 | UAS Part 107 License Lab | 1 |
Electives
Complete 17 credits from the following list:
Footnotes
1 – WR 115W or higher writing is also accepted
2 – Any Math (MTH/STAT) course higher than MTH 060 is also accepted
3 – Track A (AP 110A/AP 120A) courses designed for students under 6’2” AND 180 lbs
Track B (AP 110B/AP 120B) courses designed for all other students
4 – AP 225 satisfies the Human Relations requirement
Notes
Certifications
- FAA Private Pilot Certificate
- FAA Instrument Rating
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
- FAA Multi-Engine Rating
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument Certificate
Students must pass an FAA written test and meet FAA Airman Certification Standards before taking an FAA Practical Test for certificates and ratings listed above. Test are administered by the FAA or FAA Designated Pilot Examiners at the cost of the student.
Sample Term Planner
Aviation Professional Pilot Sample Term Planner
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.