Online Professional Pilot Bachelor’s Degree

Gain the skills and experience to make your potential soar and launch your career as a pilot in either commercial or general aviation. The Lynn University professional pilot bachelor’s degree online provides a solid foundation that blends the business, management and piloting sides of the aviation industry. You'll complete courses building the knowledge skillset for pilot training.

Lynn offers the flexibility and freedom to pursue your goals on your terms. Earn your pilot degree 100% online, or use your elective courses to pursue flight training and obtain your license and ratings at Lynn’s Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics facility in Boca Raton, Florida. You’ll learn from experienced faculty with advanced degrees and flight instructor ratings.

This pilot training program qualifies graduates for the R-ATP at 1,250 hours. Flight training beyond the private pilot certificate must be completed with Lynn to qualify.

Employment of airline and commercial pilots is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2030. In addition, airline pilots are among the highest-paying careers in the U.S. Whether your goal is to fly commercial, corporate or private, our professional pilot degree prepares you to take on exciting opportunities in a rewarding field.

Here’s what you’ll learn in your online aviation courses:

• Aviation operations, business, management and history
• Commercial flight training, aviation law and financial reporting
• Flight instruction and procedures, technologies and weather mapping
• How to become an airline pilot
• Preparation for the R-ATP ground test

Here’s how we’ll support you

As a student, you will be assigned a student success manager who will serve as your primary point of contact throughout the program—from course registration to tracking your progress. Learn more about the support you’ll receive from your student success manager.