• 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

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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.