Aviation Science Professional Pilot - North Shore Community College

Aviation Science Professional Pilot from North Shore Community College is a Campus Associate Aviation degree that prepares you for a Transportation career. The Aviation Science Professional Pilot program at NSCC provides students with the professional training necessary to become fixed-wing commercial pilots. It begins at the private pilot level, and prior experience is not required for admission. Students with previously earned FAA flight certificates and ratings may receive academic credit through advanced standing. The program combines classroom instruction and flight training in both aircraft and ground simulators. NSCC requires all students to obtain a minimum of an FAA Second Class Medical Certificate prior to acceptance in the program. Flight training requires a minimum 250 total flight hours and includes 50 hours of dual instruction in an FAA-approved ground simulator. Coursework provides a background in information required for pilot certification and ratings and includes several FAA-approved ground schools. All flight instruction must be conducted by an appropriately rated FAA-certified flight instructor at the NSCC approved flight training facility, Beverly Flight Center. Total costs for flight training are approximately $40,000. Graduates are prepared for careers as professional pilots for regional airlines , corporate and general aviation, and government agencies such as the military and the FAA. Transfer agreements have been established with several Bachelor degree programs such as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Bridgewater State College. The Aviation Science Professional Pilot program at NSCC is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI). View more details on North Shore Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Aviation courses.