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Professional Pilot Certificate

Academy College · Bloomington, MN

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Certificate
Credential class
ceterms:Certificate
CIP
49.0102
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
172866
CourseShelf checklist
CK_172866_13bb220e
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

15 items
  1. Flight Training
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  2. Curriculum Overview
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  3. Program Experience
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  4. Student Fit
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  5. A professional pilot certificate is ideal for:
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  6. Students seeking a structured Part 141 pathway from Private Pilot through Multi-Engine certification
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  7. Aspiring pilots who want to build flight hours and experience toward airline eligibility
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  8. Career changers looking for a hands-on, skills-based profession with long-term advancement opportunities
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  9. Aviation enthusiasts ready to turn their passion for flying into a professional credential and career foundation
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  10. What it will take:
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  11. Comprehensive ground school and flight training that meet FAA requirements for each rating
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  12. Completion of FAA knowledge exams (minimum passing score of 70%)
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  13. Instructor endorsements confirming readiness for each test and checkride
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  14. Successful completion of practical checkrides with FAA-designated examiners
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  15. Accumulation of required flight hours, progressing from Private through Multi-Engine
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Licensing requirements:

15 items
  1. Minimum age of 17 to begin Private Pilot certification (18 for Commercial)
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  2. Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English
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  3. FAA First-Class Medical Certificate (required for all flight programs and must be kept current)
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  4. Fulfillment of FAA experience and knowledge requirements for each rating level
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  5. Flight Training
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  6. Emergency procedures and aviation safety techniques
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  7. Flexible scheduling with morning, afternoon, and evening options
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  8. Night flying experience and basic instrument procedures
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  9. Solo flights and supervised cross-country navigation
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  10. Training in single-engine, multi-engine, and complex aircraft, including Cessna 172 and Piper models
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  11. Curriculum Overview
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  12. Ground school topics:
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  13. Aircraft systems and performance
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  14. Aviation safety and emergency procedures
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  15. Cross-country flight planning and execution
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Federal aviation regulations and airspace requirements

44 items
  1. Navigation techniques and radio communications
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  2. Weather interpretation and flight planning
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  3. Practical training:
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  4. Air traffic control communications and airport operations
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  5. Cross-country navigation and flight planning application
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  6. Pre-flight inspection and aircraft systems
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  7. Solo flight progression and confidence building
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  8. Takeoff and landing techniques in various conditions
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  9. Program Experience
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  10. What to expect:
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  11. FAA written exam preparation and testing facilities
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  12. Certified flight instructors
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  13. Comprehensive preparation for your practical checkride
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  14. Flexible scheduling to accommodate work and personal commitments
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  15. Ground school classes and individual study support
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  16. Diverse training aircraft
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  17. Personalized instruction
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  18. Get our curriculum, outcomes, and faculty in one place
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  19. Download the Catalog
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  20. The Upper Midwest's aviation leader for flight training
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  21. Request Info
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  22. Our flight students speak up
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  23. Private Pilot
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  24. Private Pilot
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  25. Private Pilot
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  26. Accredited and respected programs
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  27. Learn About Our Accreditations
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  28. Interested in a commercial aviation career?
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  29. Learn About Our Commercial Pilot Training
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  30. Good questions
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  31. How long does it take to get a professional pilot certificate?
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  32. What can I do with a professional pilot certificate?
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  33. Do I need any experience to start flight training?
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  34. What type of flying will I learn?
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  35. How much does professional pilot training cost?
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  36. What medical requirements do I need to meet?
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  37. Can I use this training toward a commercial pilot career?
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  38. How flexible is the flight training schedule?
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  39. Conduct your private pilot training at Academy College
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  40. Request Info
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  41. Sign Up for Our Mailing List
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  42. Login Links
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  43. Student Login
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  44. Copyright © 2026 • Academy College
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