• Individuals interested in the Professional Flight program must apply and be accepted to Morningside University.
• Acceptance to Morningside does not guarantee admission to the Professional Flight Program.
• To be accepted to the Professional Flight program, you must
  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Be at least 16 years of age at the time of your first solo flight, and at least 17 years old at the time of initial pilot certification.
  • Pass an FAA-approved flight physical.
  • Participate in the TSA screen program.

You may earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation – Professional Flight from Morningside University. It may be possible to add an additional major or minor depending on your interests. Your academic advisors can assist you in finding the path that best works for you.

Major
Aviation – Professional Flight

VIEW FEE STRUCTURE BELOW FOR 2025-26 ACADEMIC YEAR

PRIVATE PILOT RATING: Up to 60 hours of flying and ground instruction
FLHT 101 Private Pilot 1 (4 credits, fall semester): $15,000
FLHT 102 Private Pilot 2 (2 credits, spring semester): $7,000
TOTAL: $22,000

INSTRUMENT RATING: Up to 50 hours of flying and ground instruction
FLHT 201 Instrument 1 (4 credits, fall semester): $14,350
FLHT 202 Instrument 2 (2 credits, spring semester): $6,650
TOTAL: $21,000

COMMERCIAL RATING: Up to 100 hours of flying and ground instruction
FLHT 320 Commercial Pilot 1 (4 credits, fall semester): $21,350
FLHT 323 Commercial Pilot 2 (2 credits, spring semester): $10,150
TOTAL: $31,500

Completion of one of the following Ratings is required (student may choose to complete both):

CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI) RATING: Up to 20 hours of flying and ground instruction
FLHT 301 Certified Flight Instructor 1 (2 credits, fall semester): $5,125
FLHT 302 Certified Flight Instructor 2 (2 credits, spring semester): $4,125
TOTAL: $9,250

MULTI-ENGINE RATING: Up to 20 hours of flying and ground instruction
FLHT 330 Multi Engine 1 (2 credits, fall semester): $8,125
FLHT 332 Multi Engine 2 (2 credits, spring semester): $7,125
TOTAL: $15,250

Flight course fees cover the rental of a Cessna 172 (or better), the instructor, flight time and fuel, and associated ground school. Fees also cover a renter’s insurance policy for each student up to $75,000 of hull coverage, $500,000 liability, and $50,000 per passenger Any flight hours that exceed those allocated for each Rating will be billed directly to the student by Oracle Aviation. Refund Policy: Refunds of course fees associated with Flight Lessons (FLHT courses) will be pro-rated, based on the number of flight hours completed at the time the student withdraws, priced at the current per hour rate. For more information regarding the refund policy contact the Business Office: busnoffice@morningside.edu.

You may frequently interact with professionals throughout the industry developing relationships and building skills. Opportunities include:

• Industry-leading speakers
• Club meetings and college-wide seminars
• Interviews
• Internships
• Travel to conferences

• Salary: The median annual salary for commercial airline pilots is around $115,000/year. Entry-level pilots at regional airlines can expect to earn around $65,000/year.
• Ample Jobs: The aviation industry is experiencing a pilot shortage due to a high number of pilots retiring, which makes jobs plentiful.
• Travel Opportunities: In addition to traveling as part of your work, many airlines offer generous air travel discounts for pilots and their families.
• Great Variety: Pilots are in demand not only for commercial airlines, but within a variety of private and public companies and in many different settings.