The Portland Community Colleges Aviation Science program provides a practical, supportive environment to start your professional pilot career. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a commercial pilot certificate and a flight instructor certificate for fixed-wing aircraft, while also earning an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Science.
The degree can open many exciting opportunities, as the Oregon Employment Department forecasts that employment of pilots in the Portland area will grow 9% through 2027. The Boeing Company forecasts a need for 117,000 new pilots just in North America over the next 20 years.
January 2027
Rock Creek Campus
17705 NW Springville Rd. Portland,
Portland,
Oregon,
97229, United States
September 2027
Rock Creek Campus
17705 NW Springville Rd. Portland,
Portland,
Oregon,
97229, United States
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students can complete a full associate's degree and begin a technical career or transfer to a prestigious college or university for a four-year degree