Aviation College Degree Programs

A recent pilot hiring poll taken by AIR, Inc. found that at least 92% of pilots hired by Major Airlines held a Four Year Degree. The same poll reported that at least 60% of pilots hired by the Regional Airlines held a Four Year Degree. While these statistics show that a college degree is not required to secure a job with the airlines, it is highly desired and makes you a more competitive candidate for an airline position.

For students who wish to pursue a Bachelor degree in an aviation related field, the FAA certificates and ratings that you acquire in ATP’s Airline Training Programs will transfer to earn you equivalent college credit. This is the most efficient and economical way to earn your FAA certification and college degree. ATP’s affiliations with some of the nation’s leading Aviation Universities allow you to receive up to 33 college credits for the training and certification you earn at ATP while completing college coursework on-line.

For those students who already hold a Bachelor degree, you can receive credits for the training and certification you earn at ATP while completing college coursework on-line for a Masters in Aeronautical Science. Many airlines, including Delta Airlines, give preferential hiring treatment to those applicants who hold an advanced degree.

Attending college on-line while training with ATP carries many benefits, such as reinforcing what you are learning at ATP and providing access to student loans that often carry lower interest rates than career education loans. Additionally, you may be eligible for ATP to sponsor a portion of your college tuition. To find out if you qualify, apply for financing now or call 800-ALL-ATPS (800-255-2877) for more details.