About
The School of Aerospace and Aviation offers several degree and certificate programs that provide the skills needed for a successful career in the aviation industry. Courses are designed for those interested in aviation and who want to become professional pilots or perform repairs on all types and sizes of private and commercial aircraft. Graduates earn industry credentials, such as private, commercial, instrument, and multi-engine pilot ratings, FAA airframe and powerplant certificates, and avionics certificates.
Employment opportunities may include positions with major or regional airlines, flight instruction facilities, aircraft and rotocraft repair and maintenance facilities, corporate jet refurbishing repair stations, and aircraft/component manufacturing.
If you dream of taking to the skies and flying to far off places, the Professional Pilot program and career path may be the perfect fit for you.
Our Professional Pilot program meets at our state-of-the-art South Hill Campus, conveniently located next door to Pierce County Airport. Students and faculty fly CPTC's college-owned aircraft on local - and occasionally - cross-country flights while having the opportunity to attain all the certifications and flight hours needed for a career as a commercial pilot.
The program offers an associate degree and numerous certificate options to meet the needs of each student and their flight goals, whether simply wanting to earn private pilot certification for fun or wanting to pursue a career as a flight instructor or commercial pilot.