Frequently Asked Questions

For new students, bring a copy of you Private Pilot Knowledge Test Results to the airport along with your identification and FAA medical.

Unfortunately, student enrollment and the demand for flight instructors and aircraft prevent us from offering flight training to students who are not enrolled in the degree program.

Commercial pilots must hold at least a second-class FAA medical certificate to exercise their commercial pilot certificate. Thus, we require our students to show evidence of at least a second-class medical. A first-class medical is suggested, as this is the standard medical for most professional pilots.

You can find an Aviation Medical Examiner by using the FAA’s AME Locator site.

Yes.  Students can receive credit for completing their Private Pilot Certificate.

Depending on the flight school you attend, they may not fly the same aircraft type as ECSU.  As a result, you will need to spend time adjusting to the new aircraft type.

You may also struggle to get your checkride completed before the start of the term.  Many areas of the country have a shortage of examiners.  This may delay your certificate significantly.

 

No.  Students will need to start and complete the instrument rating at ECSU to be eligible for a Restricted-ATP.

Students can complete academic coursework anywhere with a live internet connection.  Flight Labs can be completed with a Flight Training Affiliate (FTA). 

Students with their ratings can receive credit for those qualifications and complete the remaining courses as outlined above.

We partner with several airlines that offer their own versions of pre-hire programs. Once students meet the eligibility requirements, they can interview with our partner airlines. Successful candidates receive conditional job offers, which become official upon program completion and the accumulation of the required flight hours.

Most students still need to build additional flight time to meet Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) requirements. The majority of our graduates qualify for the Reduced ATP at 1,250 hours, while some qualify at 1,000 hours. Our program has a strong track record of success, particularly through hiring many of our Flight Instructors during their senior year, allowing them to complete their remaining flight hours and transition smoothly to the airlines.