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Professional Pilot

Bachelor of Science, Professional Pilot

Launch your aviation career with FAA-certified flight training

Some careers stay grounded. Yours doesn’t have to. Earn your Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certification with Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s Bachelor of Science, Professional Pilot program. This degree is designed to give you a guaranteed path to immediate impact and job certainty in an industry with a global need for 674,000* pilots over the next 20 years—and 123,000* in North America alone.

Moravian’s online, hyflex Professional Pilot program combines comprehensive FAA-certified flight training with rigorous academics, and provides you with exclusive real-world mentorship and essential connections. Why wait? Build your skills and gain the flight hours and credentials you need to become a professional pilot today.

First-Time College Student Path

The classic Moravian undergraduate experience including our career promise, global travel, and Apple technology.

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Tuition & Fees

Adult Professional Studies Path

A flexible route designed for working adults and career changers, with personalized support and streamlined degree completion.

  

Tuition & Fees

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Professional Pilot Additional Fees

Fee Totals (yearly breakdown):

First Year $24,535
Second Year$36,850
Third Year $28,650
Fourth Year $8,725
TOTAL FEES and ADDITIONAL COSTS$98,760

In addition to standard tuition and university fees, the Professional Pilot Program includes separate flight training and related costs. Please see the FAQ below for a full breakdown.

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Career Outlook

A professional pilot degree sets you up for success not only in a flying career but in aviation leadership, flight operations, safety and training roles, and specialized areas. Here are just some of the paths our degree can take you:

  • Airline pilot
  • Corporate/Business jet pilot
  • Charter (on-demand) pilot
  • Flight instructor
  • Aerial Tour pilot
  • Medical Transport pilot
  • Agricultural aviation
  • Government and Public Safety aviation

Why a Professional Pilot degree from Moravian?

From day one, Moravian emphasizes outcomes—industry placement, strong certificate and pass rates, internship experiences, and professional mentorship. Our admissions team also supports students through advising, financial aid, and aviation-focused scholarship opportunities. 

  • Complete flight instruction through our partner, flyGATEWAY, a FAA Part 141-approved flight school, at local airports including Queen City Airport in Allentown and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).
  • Earn academic credit through Â鶹¹û¶³ that aligns with FAA guidelines for Institutional Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) eligibility.
  • Learn from faculty with real-world aviation experience and strong safety credentials.
  • Receive one-on-one private instruction time to help your individual flight needs. 
  • Access support through advising, financial aid, and aviation-specific scholarships.
  • Leverage our regional location between major hubs (Philadelphia, Newark, Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley) for internships, employer access, and high job density.

Admission Requirements

In addition to Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s standard admittance guidance and protocols, the following are required:

  • Second class (first-class preferred) medical certificate
  • English proficiency
  • Proof of US citizenship (Separate requirements for non-US citizens)
  • At least 16 years of age for solo flight training and 17 years of age for private pilot training
  • Flight evaluation if you hold prior certificates
  • Any evidence of major DUI and/or drug offenses or legal issues that may impact future hiring
  • Students need to obtain a FAA Medical Certificate. While a 2nd or 3rd class medical certificate is sufficient to begin training, it's recommended that students obtain a 1st class medical certificate to ensure they're physically qualified for their future professional career. This medical exam must be done by an AME—.

If you do not meet the requirements for the pilot program, our Aviation Management program is another powerful way to launch your aviation career.

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Curriculum Overview

Â鶹¹û¶³ offers a comprehensive, accredited pathway to a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certification integrated with an academic concentration in management. As a student in our Professional Pilot program, you’ll complete 120 credits with more than 60 of those being FAA-recognized aviation coursework.

  • Engage in dual and solo flight time, pre/post-flight briefings, and stage checks under flyGATEWAY CFI supervision.
  • Learn about aeronautical decision making, air traffic control, aviation weather, pilot performance and safety, drone technology, and so much more!
  • Our courses will even prepare you for the addition of the Multi-Engine Commercial Certificate.

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 Course Costs
AVFL101Private Pilot Ground School$10,650
AVFL102Private Pilot Flight Training 1
AVFL 103Private Pilot Flight Training 2$10,200
AVFL 201Instrument Rating Ground School$53,630
AVFL202Instrument Rating Flight Training
AVFL301Commercial Pilot Ground Instruction
AVFL302Commercial Pilot Flight Training 1
AVFL303Commercial Pilot Flight Training 2
AVFL401Certified Flight Instructor Ground Training$5,400
AVFL 402Certified Flight Instructor Flight Training
AVFL451Multi Engine Pilot Ground Instruction$6,525
AVFL452Multi Engine Pilot Flight Training

Written Exam Fees - taken at testing center, 1 per rating except CFI which has 2$200 *
Headset (one time)$300 to 1000*
Flight Uniforms (2 shirts, hat and jacket)$125
Foreflight subscription (annually)$300 
Logbooks (one time)$20
E6B & Plotter (one time)$40
Textbooks$900* 
Students will be required to cover the costs of FAA Checkride Fees.  One per rating. These fees may vary between examiners$1200 (average)*
 FLYGateway renters insurance (annually) $400   

* Approximate costs

Rachel Hall

Director of Aviation Programs

Rachel L. Hall, M.S. (Aviation Safety) | Gold Seal CFI

Rachel Hall brings a multidisciplinary background spanning aviation, instruction, and healthcare. She previously supported the launch of Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s aviation program through enrollment, operations, and program design, and is an active corporate pilot flying Falcon 900EX, Falcon 50EX, and King Air 350 aircraft. A Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor and Advanced Ground Instructor, she has a strong record of student success across Part 141 training. Hall holds a Master of Science in Aeronautics (Aviation Safety) from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation from Liberty University, along with additional degrees in nursing, social work, and psychology. Her earlier career as a nurse continues to inform her focus on safety, human factors, fatigue risk, and decision-making, shaping her commitment to advancing aviation education through safety, operational excellence, and real-world relevance.

R-ATP eligibility

To qualify for the 1,000-hour R-ATP route, students must:

  • Earn a bachelor’s degree in an aviation major (or major approved)
  • Complete at least 60 semester-credit hours of approved aviation and aviation-related coursework
  • Complete the ground and flight training for the commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating under an approved Part 141 curriculum at or associated with the institution.
  • Complete at least 1,000 hours total pilot time (including the usual cross-country, night, multi-engine, etc). to apply for the R-ATP

*Numbers based on airlineratings.com as of March 2025. 

141 Flight School Certification

Â鶹¹û¶³ is in the process of obtaining a 141 flight school certification that will allow the institution to pursue the R-ATP certification and offer the restricted airline transport pilot certification to offer a letter of authorization.