K-State Aerospace and Technology Campus’s professional pilot program is the perfect place to begin your aviation journey. Boasting a premium fleet of 30+ aircraft and flight training devices and a large and active regional airport just steps away from the classroom, your education and experience will surpass the highest of expectations.

Our professional pilot curriculum does more than train pilots – students receive training above and beyond the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) minimum requirements, creating professionals that are confident to fly in all conditions, troubleshoot and solve problems, make ethical decisions, and exceed the expectations of the aviation industry. With the degree option’s longstanding history at the university, K-State Aerospace and Technology Campus has turned people passionate about aviation into the best pilots in the skies.

K-State Salina’s professional pilot degree option is FAA part 141 approved, allowing students to complete commercial pilot training in as little as 190 hours instead of 250 hours, for a bachelor’s degree. The training also allows students to qualify for a Restricted Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (R-ATP) in as few as 1,000 hours with a bachelor’s degree or 1250 hours with an associate degree. (Students are required to meet the minimum credits for R-ATP approved courses. Earning a degree does not equate to an automatic R-ATP.) The R-ATP can be beneficial to students by providing them with the ability to fly for the airlines earlier. Training and education are provided by highly qualified faculty and staff, with years of both industry and education experience.

This program requires significant time and financial commitment. Flight training costs are additional, above the standard tuition, books, and supplies.