Overview

Texas A&M University Central Texas offers the only state-supported four-year professional pilot program in Texas. The Professional Pilot program is 100% online, so you can study to move forward in your career from home or anywhere with Internet access.

The Aviation Science-Professional Pilot program offers both junior- and senior-level coursework. All lower-level core aviation and flight courses are transferred into A&M - Central Texas, as we do not have a flight school. 

This includes the required FAA Instrument Rating and the FAA Commercial Flight Certificate.

As a student in the Professional Pilot program, you will concentrate on aircraft flight operations and be further prepared though science/technology orientated coursework. 

This program focuses on advanced aeronautical ratings complemented by business administration, management, and communication skills for professional pilots in the civil and military aviation industries.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

• Comprehend technical aspects of advanced aircraft systems.

• Explain the laws, regulations, and legal issues affecting the aviation industry.

• Identify the issues affecting aviation safety and safety management.

• Communicate proficiency in writing and oral presentations.

• Evaluate the implications of an ethical dilemma from a variety of ethical frameworks.

• Demonstrate management knowledge proficiency.