Location(s): General Education courses are offered at all BC locations. Program specific courses for this program are offered at the Emil Buehler Aviation Institute on the Judson A. Samuels South Campus.
Program Entrance Requirements:  TSA background check may apply for an additional cost. This program is not eligible for VA funding. VA students should consider Program ID 2509D.

Program Description:  This program offers the knowledge and skills required to become a FAA certificated professional pilot. Pilot ground school and flight courses are offered through Part 141 FAA approved curriculum. The college is certified as a FAA Air Agency under Federal Aviation Regulations Part 141 to offer pilot ground school. The college partners with an onsite contracted flight training provider for flight courses. Visit the program’s website for additional information.

Technical Courses

Students may take one of the following technical courses:

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Flight training costs are extra.

Notes: See General Education course information here. 

In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.

Program Highlights

Credit for Prior Learning

Accelerate your path to completion with these options:

• Credit by exam
• Earned industry certifications
• Prior Learning Assessment
• And much more…

Related Industry Certifications

Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses:

• Private pilot certificate
• Instrument rating
• Commercial pilot certificate
• Multi-engine and/or flight instructor ratings

Get an Internship

After completing your first year of coursework make sure to visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities and helpful tools like virtual job shadow, to help take your career to the next level!

• Get an Internship
• Virtual Job Shadow Tool

Median Wage and Job Growth Outlook

Broward College has Career Coach! It is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.

Fund Your Education

This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from this program will:

• • Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of navigational science.
  • Graduates will be able to demonstrate safe operation of an aircraft in IFR flight conditions.
  • Students will demonstrate flight theory fundamental skills in preparation for private flight.
  • Graduates will be able to demonstrate correct take off and landing procedure.
  • Graduates will be able to analyze aircraft accident reports to evaluate the underlying cause of the safety issues.