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What is the Professional Pilot program at SLCC?	Where will I conduct my training?
How long will it take and how much will it cost?	What does it take to succeed in this program?
Where will I be able to work upon graduation?	What does industry say about SLCC?
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Salt Lake Community College has offered the Professional Pilot program for 16 years. The program includes classroom academics, simulator training, and in-flight instruction. SLCC is one of the few colleges now offering flight students the opportunity to earn a degree with a specific focus on airplanes and/or helicopters. Graduates of SLCC’s Professional Pilot program are well prepared for successful and exciting careers in the aerospace industry. SLCC also caters to future pilots who may not be seeking a degree.

CERTIFICATIONS:
Students successfully completing program requirements will receive their FAA Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument Rating with an Associate of Science (AS) Degree in Professional Pilot. Students are able to continue their flight training to obtain a Commercial and Flight Instructor Certificate.

Students will be required to complete various general education, institutional and pilot-associated classroom academics, simulator and in-aircraft courses and labs. Additionally, students will be required to successfully pass applicable FAA-administered written, oral and in-aircraft certificate and rating practical examinations.

Click here for a list of offered certifications.

ACADEMICS:
Professional Pilot academic training consists of professional courses and FAA certified ground schools. Students will learn basic aircraft piloting skills, rules and regulations, as well as training in complimentary subjects including meteorology, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, human factors, aviation history, and more.

INSTRUCTORS:
All courses are taught by full-time faculty and adjunct faculty aviation professionals. All instructors are pilots and come with a wealth of pilot experience ranging across all types of aircraft and segments of the aerospace industry including helicopter, propeller and jet aircraft

operations in commercial, general aviation and military operating environments.

IN-FLIGHT TRAINING:
Flight training can be performed in an airplane, helicopter or both as desired.

DEGREES:
For the Associate degree, Private and Instrument Licenses only are required, but SLCC offers all required licenses. For students interested in pursuing advanced degrees, SLCC’s Professional Pilot transfers into many Utah College and University Bachelor of Science aviation programs.

The Professional Pilot degree requires completion of 67 credit hours over 4 semesters (2 years). The actual length of time required will vary by student depending on previous experience, weather, and personal situations.

Total Program Costs
Tuition:	$5,068
Books:	$600-$800
Labs (In-flight):	Varies (see program faculty)
FAA flight exam fee:	$350-$550
FAA written exam fee:	$70-$90


Entry Level Position (250 hours):	Certified Flight Instructor
Next Level Position (500 hours):	Fly trafficwatch, Scenic Tours, Cargo, Parajumpers
Commuter Airline (800-1000 hours):	Regional Airlines (ie Skywest Airlines)
Corporate/Business (2,000 hours):	Private Companies and Corporate flights
Major Airline (3,000 hours):	Large Cargo Carriers or Major Airlines
Note: It is estimated to take about 5-7 years flying and a bachelor’s degree to qualify for a position with the Major Airlines.

GENERAL COURSES:
Professional Pilot Program students will pursue their general education and institutional academic courses at various designated SLCC campus locations.

PROFESSIONAL PILOT ACADEMIC COURSES:
All Professional Pilot (PILT) academic courses will be conducted at SLCC’s Meadowbrook campus: pilot computer lab, simulator (one Multifunction display) for student training.

FLIGHT LAB COURSES:
Helicopter: At Upper Limit Aviation’s SLC Int'l Airport facility.
Airplane/Fixed-wing: At Cornerstone's SLC Int'l Airport facility.
At Air Center's Airport #2 facility.

Upper Limit Aviation: (801)596-7722
Cornerstone Aviation: (801)355-2244
Air Center of Salt Lake: (801)566-4829

Students should possess a strong desire to succeed in each and every endeavor, be willing to devote themselves 100% to a challenging academic and in-flight curriculum and be willing to pursue an active career in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Strong, consistent performance in basic high school studies and good overall physical health will adequately prepare students for success in the SLCC program and overall aviation industry.

"Student performance exceeds the FAA pass rates; the program complies with the FAA 141 certification for ground schools in Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor and Multi-Engine Pilot; modern aircraft with state of the art avionics prepares students for the commercial employment." - PAC Member

"Articulation agreement with all Utah post secondary institutions; and secondary concurrent agreements with a consortium of high schools provides a seamless transition to the Professional Pilot Program which is experiencing phenomenal enrollment growth annually." -PAC Member

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