BS Professional Pilot

If you want to launch your career as a professional pilot, Lynn University’s BS in Professional Pilot program is the perfect runway. You’ll train right at the Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics, located at Boca Raton Airport, where you’ll have access to modern aircraft, advanced simulators, and expert instructors. The curriculum is built to give you real-world flying experience, deep industry knowledge, and the business skills airlines value. From your first semester, you’ll be immersed in hands-on learning that prepares you for FAA certifications and a future in commercial or private aviation.

Here’s how you’ll gain practical skills and industry experience in this program:

• Comprehensive flight training: Complete all flight training—including Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, and Flight Instructor ratings—through Lynn’s FAA-approved program at Boca Raton Airport, using a fleet that includes Cessna 172 and Cirrus SR-20 aircraft maintained by certified professionals.

• Simulator-based instruction: Train with a state-of-the-art Frasca flight training device and digital simulation labs, practising navigation, instrument procedures, and emergency scenarios before taking to the skies.

• Specialised coursework: Take specialised courses in aviation weather, aviation safety and human factors, global aviation regulations, and aviation technologies, all taught by faculty with advanced degrees and flight instructor credentials.

• Aviation internship: Participate in the AVS 498 Aviation Internship, where you’ll work with real aviation organisations to build your résumé and professional network before graduation.

• Group projects and case studies: Collaborate on group projects and case studies that simulate airline operations, risk management, and flight instruction, preparing you for teamwork in the cockpit and on the ground.

• College of Aeronautics facilities: Access the resources of the Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics, including dedicated classrooms, flight planning labs, and direct support from industry-experienced mentors.

• R-ATP qualification: Qualify for the FAA Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) certificate at 1,000 hours, giving you a faster path to the airlines if you complete all advanced flight training with Lynn.

Graduates of Lynn University’s BS in Professional Pilot program are ready to launch successful careers as commercial pilots, flight instructors, and airport operations managers. You’ll gain the skills to fly for airlines, charter companies, or corporate flight departments, and you’ll stand out with a strong foundation in both piloting and business management:

• Expert-led flight training: You’ll receive hands-on flight training through Lynn’s Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics in Boca Raton, learning from experienced faculty with advanced degrees and flight instructor ratings.

• Career services and advising: Personalised academic advising and career services help you secure internships and job opportunities in the aviation industry.

• Internship course: The curriculum includes an aviation internship course, giving you real-world experience and valuable professional connections.

• Strong earning potential: Lynn University reports strong graduate employment outcomes in aviation, with commercial pilots nationally earning median salaries around $130,000.

• Accelerated airline path: This degree qualifies you for the FAA Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (rATP) certificate at 1,000 hours, accelerating your path to airline employment.

• Industry networking: Lynn partners with local airports and aviation businesses, providing students with networking and internship opportunities.

• FAA-approved standards: Flight training beyond the private pilot certificate must be completed with Lynn to qualify for the rATP, ensuring your training meets industry standards.

• Accredited education: Lynn University is regionally accredited, and its aviation programs adhere to FAA and industry standards, ensuring your degree is respected by employers and graduate schools.

• Comprehensive certifications and coursework: You’ll complete FAA certifications including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI and CFI-I). Coursework covers aviation operations, history, weather, safety, regulations, business management, and aviation technologies—preparing you for a wide range of piloting and leadership roles.

Further academic progression: After earning your BS in Professional Pilot at Lynn University, you can pursue a master’s degree in aviation management, business administration, or specialised aviation fields, or advance your certifications for senior roles in commercial aviation, flight training, or airport management.