Professional Pilot Pre-College Enrollment

K-State Salina’s Pre-college Jump Start program in Professional Pilot is ideal for motivated junior and senior high school students who want to begin their journey toward a career in aviation. Through this online program, students complete the introductory level courses, allowing them to make significant progress toward professional pilot credentials. By participating in the Professional Pilot Jump Start program, students gain a valuable advantage — saving time, reducing costs and positioning themselves as top notch candidates for admission to the K-State Salina aviation program.

Jump start your aviation journey by learning the Federal Aviation Administration's, or FAA, minimum requirements, safety standards, troubleshoot and solve problems, and learn how to make ethical decisions.

SAFETY FIRST. ALWAYS.

K-State Salina's professional pilot program is rooted in all things safety. From the full-time certified mechanics who regularly inspect and maintenance aircraft, to the instructors who embody safety in every moment, students will learn all the safety regulations that are expected by the FAA.

LEARN FROM AVIATION FACULTY

K-State Salina's renowned faculty-experts have years of industry and teaching experience. The program's small class sizes allow faculty to build relationships with each and every student and mentor them on their way to success.

CONTINUE YOUR AVIATION JOURNEY

The K-State Salina Pre-College professional pilot Jump Start program allows students to position themselves as top notch candidates for admission to the K-State Salina aviation program.

Program details

The Pre-college Jump Start Professional Pilot courses are offered online in a 16-week semester format. Each course is taught by a highly-qualified K-State Salina aviation instructor. Course credits will transfer and count towards the Professional Pilot bachelor’s degree program completion when admitted as a K-State Salina student. The Jump Start program highlights 12 program credits – students are encouraged to also complete general education courses during high school if they wish to accelerate their degree program completion.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates work in private, commercial and military sectors. Career options for professional pilot graduates include, but are not limited to:

• Airline pilot
• Airline Captain
• Cargo pilot
• Charter pilot
• Corporate pilot
• Flight instructor
• Military pilot

Course Curriculum

Learn more about the courses in the professional pilot pre-college certificate program.

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