Aviation
Employment info
Possible job titles include agricultural pilot, airline transport pilot, corporate pilot, air taxi pilot, flight instructor, and charter service pilot, among others.
Boeing conducted a study about the job market outlook for the next 20 years. The pilot industry is in a major shortage and pilots are needed quicker than they can be trained. This has increased salaries across the industry as well as faster upgrades and movement into larger faster airplanes.
Boeing conducted a study about the job market outlook for the next 20 years. The pilot industry is in a major shortage and pilots are needed quicker than they can be trained. This has increased salaries across the industry as well as faster upgrades and movement into larger faster airplanes.
Learn more about wage ranges for those employed in Wyoming as well as the general occupational profile for commercial pilots.
What are the special admission requirements, if any?
The flight classes require a third-class (or higher) medical certificate or permission of the instructor. The Third Class Medical Certificate is the least restrictive medical certificate that may be obtained by an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) and is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin flight training. It is highly recommended that students have this completed prior to registration.
International students must be a U.S. citizen in order to enroll in the flight training program. This is in congruence with SEVIS regulations.
Are there additional costs?
The program has the standard Casper College tuition and fees plus additional course fees. The following course fees must be paid to Casper College prior to starting each AVTN class. Casper College will forward payment to Rising Wings Aviation.
- AVTN 2510 – Private Pilot Ground – $500
- AVTN 2520 – Private Pilot Flight – $19,525
- AVTN 2600 – Instrument Pilot Ground – $375
- AVTN 2620 – Instrument Pilot Flight – $17,475
- AVTN 2705 – Commercial Pilot Ground – $325
- AVTN 2720 – Commercial Pilot Flight I – $17,100
- AVTN 2730 – Commercial Pilot Flight II – $14,375
Total Costs of Aviation Course Fees = $69,675
Other costs will be incurred by the student while completing the coursework. These may include books, FAA Medical Examination Fees, Aircraft Rental Insurance/year, Apple iPad/flight apps (256+GB Cell Capable), FAA Exam fees, and headset rental.
If payment is not received (or a payment plan established) by the first day of classes, students will be automatically dropped from the AVTN courses. Please be sure to discuss payment and financial aid options with a Casper College Financial Aid Advisor prior to registering.
What courses would I take?
For requirements and more information about this program, view its listing in the academic catalog:
Interested in online learning?
A portion of the courses in this program may be available online. Learn more about online programs and courses at Casper College.
