Airline, Commercial, Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Degree, Program Information at Farmingdale State College

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and/or navigation of commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue fixed wing aircraft. Includes instruction in principles of aircraft design and performance; aircraft flight systems and controls; flight crew operations and procedures; radio communications; navigation procedures and systems; airways safety and traffic regulations; and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting aircraft. Programs may qualify individuals to sit for the FAA commercial and airline aircrew examinations. Find Colleges Offering Airline, Commercial, Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Degree.

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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Job Description
Pilot and navigate the flight of multi-engine aircraft in regularly scheduled service for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport rating and certification in specific aircraft type used.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 79,444
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 89,678
- Percent Job Growth: 12.88%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Flexibility of Closure
- Perceptual Speed
- Spatial Orientation
Commercial Pilots
Job Description
Pilot and navigate the flight of small fixed or rotary winged aircraft, primarily for the transport of cargo and passengers. Requires Commercial Rating.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 27,596
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 31,236
- Percent Job Growth: 13.19%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Selective Attention
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Control Precision

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Airline, Commercial, Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

	Total
Overall
All Students	13

By Gender
Male	11
Female	2

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-
American Indian	-
Black	-
Asian	3
Hispanic	-
White	10
Unknown	-

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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in New York

2 Year Programs

Dutchess Community College

53 Pendell Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Jamestown Community College

525 Falconer St
Jamestown, NY 14701

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Distant Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008