Realize Your Dream to Be a
Professional Pilot
Launch Your Career in Aviation
You Decide the Path That’s Right for You.
Is your ambition to be a professional pilot? Our bachelor’s degree in professional flight prepares you with a broad knowledge of the aviation industry and offers all your nonflight courses 100% online.
Graduate in Less than 3 Years with Transfer Credit
- Complete flight training in 12 months
- Begin working as a flight instructor in your sophomore year
- Accumulate flight hours for your R-ATP or ATP
Graduate in Less than
4 Years
- Complete flight training in 24 months
- Begin working as a flight instructor in your junior year
- Accumulate flight hours for your R-ATP or ATP
Completion time of 3 years based on transferring 45 credits from five certifications. See Notes and Conditions section below for important information.
Earn Credit
Toward Your Degree
Earn credit for your industry certifications and receive a tuition reduction on your remaining courses.
You could earn up to 45 credits
toward your bachelor’s degree—that’s a total savings of $18,420 if you already possess the following certifications:
- Private Pilot Certification
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Flight Instructor Certificate
- Multiengine Rating
You may also receive a 20% tuition reduction on the remaining courses after transferring your certifications — that’s an additional savings of $10,017.
Total savings of $18,420 includes cost of tuition for transferred credits and Resource Fee. Further savings of $10,017 also includes cost of tuition for transferred credits.
Purdue Global partners with many flight training schools and aviation organizations around the country, some of which qualify for a tuition reduction. Speak with an Admissions Advisor to find out how you can qualify for a tuition reduction through a Purdue Global affiliate.
Flight Route to Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Realize Your Aviation Career Goals
Whatever your aviation experience level, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in professional flight at Purdue Global equips you for success with the knowledge, certificates, and ratings for the following career opportunities:
- Flight instructor
- Airline pilot
- Business aviation pilot
- Charter pilot
Admission Requirements
Prior to enrollment in the program, students must:
- Hold a Private Pilot Certificate
- Hold a first-class medical certificate
- Have graduated high school or obtained a GED
Refer to the University Catalog or speak
to an Advisor for additional requirements.
Why Purdue Global?
Academic
Quality
Our curriculum is vetted by leading, experienced professionals, so you learn the latest skills and practices.
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Anywhere
Choose from more than 175 online programs including associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees and certificates.
Hands
On
Experience real-world learning in your specialized field through our interactive online campus.
Created for
Adults
With flexible learning options, a generous transfer credit policy, and personalized support, we're dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
Notes And Conditions - Please Read
Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams. You must pass additional exams offered by independent certification agencies to become certified in this field. For more information consult an Admissions Advisor.
Employment and Career Advancement: Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement.
Tuition Reduction: Must be enrolled with a Purdue Global flight training alliance partner. Contact an Admissions Advisor for details. Books and course materials are included in the price of tuition for all undergraduate courses. Tuition rates subject to change at Purdue Global’s discretion at any time, and as a result, the tuition price may change.
Talk to a Training Advisor
Are you ready to take the first step toward an exciting career in aviation or kickstart your flight training journey? Fill out the form, and one of our expert Training Advisors will personally connect with you to answer all your questions and guide you through everything Blue Line Aviation has to offer. Let’s get you soaring toward your goals!
Note: Due to the high volume of inquiries, please only complete this form if you are ready to learn more about joining the most intense flight training program to ever exist. This form should not be completed for employment inquiries.