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Certified by the FAA under both Federal Aviation Regulations part 61 and 141, Lewis' flight program provides a wide range of training and certification - meaning you can complete your training in less time and for less money. You will not only learn the intricate skill of flying, but build a strong background in aerodynamics, propulsion systems, aircraft systems and aircraft performance, preparing you to successfully pass the written, oral and practical examinations required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to receive your pilot license and ratings.

By graduation, you will be qualified for a career as a professional pilot, flight engineer, flight operations manager or aviation safety inspector for the FAA, having earned your:

• Private Pilot Certificate
• Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Certificates for Single and Multi-Engine Airplanes
• Flight Instructor Airplane Certification
• Flight Instructor Instrument Certification

ȺpÎÞÂë's aviation flight program was recently ranked #4 nationally by Best Value Schools.

TUITION + FLIGHT COSTS

In addition to tuition, you should budget approximately $10,000-$12,000 for aircraft rental and flight/ground instruction training costs per semester.

ACCELERATED SUMMER FLYING SCHEDULE

During the summer, most students don't have a full load of classes, and can focus 100% of their time (excluding work) on their flight training. Fly every day and accomplish in a few weeks what may normally take an entire semester.

PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS

If you have completed Private Pilot training before your first day at Lewis, you may "by-pass" Private Pilot Ground Schools I & II by passing our Private Pilot Stage III oral exam. Upon passing, you will receive 8 academic credit hours on your transcript (6 for ground schools and 2 for flight lab).

Market Demand

More than 617,000 commercial airline pilots will be required by 2035. - Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook

MINORS

For non-aviation majors only, the Aviation Flight Technology (Minor) will provide you with the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate for Airplane Single-Engine Land and instrument rating.

Add an Aircraft Dispatch Minor and obtain your FAA Aircraft Flight Dispatcher Certificate to really increase your marketability.< You are going to be a professional pilot. It’s time to make your dream happen.

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA

For more information contact the Office of Admission at admission@lewisu.edu or call (815)836-5250.

Required Medical Certificate

Any person exercising the privileges of any of the following certificates: airline transport pilot certificate, commercial pilot certificate, private pilot certificate, recreational pilot certificate, flight instructor certificate (when acting as pilot in command if serving as a required pilot flight crewmember), flight engineer certificate, flight navigator certificate, or student pilot certificate. Any person exercising the privileges of any of the following certificates: airline transport pilot certificate, commercial pilot certificate, private pilot certificate, recreational pilot certificate, flight instructor certificate (when acting as pilot in command if serving as a required pilot flight crewmember), flight engineer certificate, flight navigator certificate, or student pilot certificate must hold at least a Class III medical certificate. V.A. students are required to have a Class II medical certificate.

Note: Depending on the type of pilot certificate a student is working towards, may change the class of medical certificate required.