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Fixed Wing or Helicopter, our Aviation Program at Yavapai College is a great choice!


Students world-wide choose our Aviation programs at YC

The Professional Pilot Degree Programs at YC are designed to give you the qualifications and ratings to be employed as a pilot flying either helicopters or airplanes. You’ll learn the basics of aviation and your Private Pilot rating, then move to learning Instruments, Commercial operations and finally becoming an flight Instructor.

Why is this program a great career choice?

Program partners Guidance Helicopters and Northaire Aviation have a long history of graduating pilots who get hired by industry. A pilot shortage expected to begin in a few years, will create a great demand for pilots. The next decade will be an incredible time to be a professional pilot, as worldwide demand increases, with opportunities in aviation expanding exponentially.

Professional Pilot - Helicopter

The Professional Pilot - Helicopter degree is designed to provide the student with the necessary skills and Federal Aviation Administration certificates to gain entry-level employment as a commercial helicopter pilot or flight instructor.

Note: There is a special admission process for this program and prospective students should contact Renee.Alanis@yc.edu.

Program Requirements - Pilot, Helicopter

Professional Pilot - Fixed Wing

The Professional Pilot - Fixed Wing degree is designed to provide the student with the necessary skills and Federal Aviation Administration certificates to gain employment as a commercial pilot or flight instructor.

Note: There is a special admission process for this program and prospective students should contact Renee.Alanis@yc.edu.

Program Requirements - Pilot, Fixed Wing

Contact us if you have questions and need more information

Aviation Program Director:

Dan Hamilton
(928) 771-6112
Dan.Hamilton@yc.edu  

Aviation Program Administrator:

Renee Alanis
(928) 776-2002
Renee.Alanis@yc.edu  

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