The Professional Pilot major prepares graduates for entry level careers and leadership roles in the aviation community. Students select one of two technical specializations leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Pilot. The Aviation curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in the liberal arts as well as a thorough education and training in a technical discipline. All Aviation courses are by permission. Special program rules and procedures as stated in the CWU Department of Aviation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) apply to the Flight Officer and Commercial Pilot.

The professional pilot course list is available here (.pdf) and below with links to the registrar catalog for your convenience.

Core Professional Pilot Courses

Total core credits: 70

Flight Officer Specialization

Completion of this specialization assists the student to prepare for professional pilot positions. The following certificates and ratings are required for graduation: Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, Certified Flight Instructor, and Multiengine Rating. Flight training fees are paid by the student and will be in addition to normal university tuition and fees. Students enrolled in the Flight Officer specialization are eligible to complete advanced multiengine simulator training and may qualify for approved airline internships. To graduate with this specialization, students must complete the Commercial Pilot Certificate*, Multiengine Rating and Certified Flight Instructor Certificate at Central Washington University's approved flight training operator at Bowers Field in Ellensburg, Washington. Once a student has enrolled at Central Washington University, all subsequent flight training must be conducted by Central Washington University's approved flight training operator at Bowers Field in Ellensburg. Washington, and shall be done in a manner approved by the FAA under FAR Part 141.

Total specialization credits: 40
Total core credits: 70
Total credits: 110

Commercial Pilot Specialization

Completion of this specialization assists the student to prepare for commercial aviation employment opportunities. The following certificates and ratings are required for graduation: Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot Certificate. Flight training fees are paid by the student and will be in addition to normal university tuition and fees. To graduate with this specialization, students must complete the Commercial Pilot Certificate at Central Washington University's approved flight training operator at Bowers Field in Ellensburg, Washington. Once a student has enrolled at Central Washington University, all subsequent flight training must be conducted by Central Washington University's approved flight training operator at Bowers Field in Ellensburg, Washington, and shall be done in a manner approved by the FAA under FAR Part 141.

A minor is also required for this specialization except as provided in approved articulation agreements.

Any AVM or AVP course(s) not used in the core.  Consult the academic advisor for course selection.

Total specialization credits: 20
Total core credits: 70
Total credits: 90

Current as of Fall 2018.