What are Aviation Programs?
KCTCS Aviation programs provide students with the knowledge and skills required to enter the exciting world of professional aviation.
While you earn the Associate of Applied Science degree, you can also earn the FAA ratings required to become a professional pilot. Specifically, the private pilot certificate, instrument rating, commercial pilot certificate, multi-engine rating (airplane track), and the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate. Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) certificate and Multiengine Instructor (MEI) ratings are available. Program requirements will reflect FAA and industry standards to the greatest extent possible.
Individual courses may also be taken by anyone wanting to complete a ground school or take a refresher course. Classes may be taken for credit or non-credit. Contact us whether your goal is to get your private pilot certificate, add an instrument rating, or to become a commercial pilot. We can help — after all the sky is the limit!
Before you enroll in this program, first please contact us so we can answer your questions about our program and about aviation as a career. Our class schedule will normally provide two aviation classes that you should take each term after the initial semester. It is recommended that students take FWT 101 Private Pilot (Airplane) ground school the first term it is available. These are the foundational courses upon which all other aviation classes are based and will get you in the air at the earliest opportunity.
What are you waiting for? Let's go FLY.
What are my career choices?
Graduates of an Aviation Program will be highly trained and competent aircraft operators who are not only responsible for the safety of their passengers and cargo, but also for the operation of sophisticated and expensive equipment.
Graduates of the Professional Pilot Fixed Wing degree program will have completed all academic training required for the airplane commercial pilot and flight instructor certificates and are immediately employable in the aviation industry. Pilots with a commercial pilot certificate and instructor credentials may find employment with regional and major airlines, corporate flight departments, charter or cargo operators, agricultural flying, flight schools, or with a government agency or military service.
Non-flying positions are also available with the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal, state, and local aviation agencies. We also offer an Aviation Maintenance Technology program.
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
- Associates Degrees are available in:
- Fixed Wing Flight Training
- Certificates are available for:
- FAA: Certified Flight Instructor Certificate – Fixed Wing
- FAA: Certified Flight Instructor Ground – Fixed Wing
- FAA: Commercial Pilot Certificate – Fixed Wing
- FAA: Commercial Pilot Ground School – Fixed Wing
- FAA: Flight Instructor Instrument Certification- Fixed Wing
- FAA: Flight Instructor Instrument Ground – Fixed Wing
- FAA: Instrument Pilot Certification – Fixed Wing
- FAA: Instrument Pilot Ground School – Fixed Wing
- FAA: Multi-Engine Pilot Certification
- FAA: Private Pilot Certification – Fixed Wing
- FAA: Private Pilot Ground School – Fixed Wing
How Much can I make, and Where can I take Classes?
The great thing about KCTCS is that we have colleges and campuses around the state. Choose a college, and you'll find more information on the program and the salaries for careers in the area.
