Commercial Pilot Certificate

The Commercial Pilot Certificate will be awarded for the completion of 5 courses for a total of 15 units. The program’s goal is to prepare students for careers as professional pilots. The program’s objectives are to prepare each student to meet the Federal Aviation Authority’s (FAA) requirement for the aeronautical knowledge for a Commercial Pilot.

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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities.  Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.    

  • Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.   
  • Are you a part-time student?  Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
AVIA-700 Aviation Orientation 1
AVIA-503 Private Pilot Ground School 5
 Units6
Spring Semester 1
AVIA-500 Aviation Weather 3
AVIA-505 Instrument Rating Ground School 3
 Units6
Fall Semester 2
AVIA-507 Commercial Pilot Ground School 3
 Units3
 Total Units15
Course Title Credits
Required Courses
AVIA-500Aviation Weather3
AVIA-503Private Pilot Ground School5
AVIA-505Instrument Rating Ground School3
AVIA-507Commercial Pilot Ground School3
AVIA-700Aviation Orientation1
Total Units15

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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Commercial Pilot

Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2024 

Program Name COMMERCIAL PILOT 

This program is designed to be completed in 8 months 

This program will cost $874 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.   

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.  

The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California 

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here:  https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ 

NOTE: 
Cost per unit $46
Nonresident Fees- Tuition: $318
Capital Outlay: $58
Parking Permits cost $90 a year or $45 a semester
RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester
SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester
Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester
*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/enroll/what-fees-do-i-have-to-pay.html