Bachelor of Science, Professional Pilot

Launch your aviation career with FAA-certified flight training

Some careers stay grounded. Yours doesn’t have to. Earn your Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certification with Moravian University’s Bachelor of Science, Professional Pilot program. This degree is designed to give you a guaranteed path to immediate impact and job certainty in an industry with a global need for 674,000* pilots over the next 20 years—and 123,000* in North America alone.

Moravian’s online, hyflex Professional Pilot program combines comprehensive FAA-certified flight training with rigorous academics, and provides you with exclusive real-world mentorship and essential connections. Why wait? Build your skills and gain the flight hours and credentials you need to become a professional pilot today.

First-Time College Student Path

The classic Moravian undergraduate experience including our career promise, global travel, and Apple technology.

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Tuition & Fees

Adult Professional Studies Path

A flexible route designed for working adults and career changers, with personalized support and streamlined degree completion.

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Tuition & Fees

Professional Pilot Additional Fees

Fee Totals (yearly breakdown):

First Year	$24,535
Second Year	$36,850
Third Year	$28,650
Fourth Year	$8,725
TOTAL FEES and ADDITIONAL COSTS	$98,760

In addition to standard tuition and university fees, the Professional Pilot Program includes separate flight training and related costs. Please see the FAQ below for a full breakdown.

Career Outlook

A professional pilot degree sets you up for success not only in a flying career but in aviation leadership, flight operations, safety and training roles, and specialized areas. Here are just some of the paths our degree can take you:

Airline pilot
Corporate/Business jet pilot
Charter (on-demand) pilot
Flight instructor
Aerial Tour pilot
Medical Transport pilot
Agricultural aviation
Government and Public Safety aviation

Why a Professional Pilot degree from Moravian?

From day one, Moravian emphasizes outcomes—industry placement, strong certificate and pass rates, internship experiences, and professional mentorship. Our admissions team also supports students through advising, financial aid, and aviation-focused scholarship opportunities.

Complete flight instruction through our partner, flyGATEWAY, a FAA Part 141-approved flight school, at local airports including Queen City Airport in Allentown and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).
Earn academic credit through Moravian University that aligns with FAA guidelines for Institutional Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) eligibility.
Learn from faculty with real-world aviation experience and strong safety credentials.
Receive one-on-one private instruction time to help your individual flight needs.
Access support through advising, financial aid, and aviation-specific scholarships.
Leverage our regional location between major hubs (Philadelphia, Newark, Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley) for internships, employer access, and high job density.

Admission Requirements

In addition to Moravian University’s standard admittance guidance and protocols, the following are required:

Second class (first-class preferred) medical certificate
English proficiency
Proof of US citizenship (Separate requirements for non-US citizens)
At least 16 years of age for solo flight training and 17 years of age for private pilot training
Flight evaluation if you hold prior certificates
Any evidence of major DUI and/or drug offenses or legal issues that may impact future hiring
Students need to obtain a FAA Medical Certificate. While a 2nd or 3rd class medical certificate is sufficient to begin training, it's recommended that students obtain a 1st class medical certificate to ensure they're physically qualified for their future professional career. This medical exam must be done by an AME—find a location near you.

If you do not meet the requirements for the pilot program, our Aviation Management program is another powerful way to launch your aviation career.

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Curriculum Overview

Moravian University offers a comprehensive, accredited pathway to a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certification integrated with an academic concentration in management. As a student in our Professional Pilot program, you’ll complete 120 credits with more than 60 of those being FAA-recognized aviation coursework.

Engage in dual and solo flight time, pre/post-flight briefings, and stage checks under flyGATEWAY CFI supervision.
Learn about aeronautical decision making, air traffic control, aviation weather, pilot performance and safety, drone technology, and so much more!
Our courses will even prepare you for the addition of the Multi-Engine Commercial Certificate.

FAQs

Professional Pilot Course Fees

	Course		Costs
AVFL	101	Private Pilot Ground School	$10,650
AVFL	102	Private Pilot Flight Training 1	$10,650
AVFL	103	Private Pilot Flight Training 2	$10,200
AVFL	201	Instrument Rating Ground School	$53,630
AVFL	202	Instrument Rating Flight Training
AVFL	301	Commercial Pilot Ground Instruction
AVFL	302	Commercial Pilot Flight Training 1
AVFL	303	Commercial Pilot Flight Training 2
AVFL	401	Certified Flight Instructor Ground Training	$5,400
AVFL	402	Certified Flight Instructor Flight Training	$5,400
AVFL	451	Multi Engine Pilot Ground Instruction	$6,525
AVFL	452	Multi Engine Pilot Flight Training	$6,525

Additional Fees

Written Exam Fees - taken at testing center, 1 per rating except CFI which has 2	$200 *
Headset (one time)	$300 to 1000*
Flight Uniforms (2 shirts, hat and jacket)	$125
Foreflight subscription (annually)	$300
Logbooks (one time)	$20
E6B & Plotter (one time)	$40
Textbooks	$900*
Students will be required to cover the costs of FAA Checkride Fees. One per rating. These fees may vary between examiners	$1200 (average)*
FLYGateway renters insurance (annually)	$400

* Approximate costs

Rachel Hall

Director of Aviation Programs

Rachel L. Hall, M.S. (Aviation Safety) | Gold Seal CFI

Rachel Hall brings a multidisciplinary background spanning aviation, instruction, and healthcare. She previously supported the launch of Moravian University’s aviation program through enrollment, operations, and program design, and is an active corporate pilot flying Falcon 900EX, Falcon 50EX, and King Air 350 aircraft. A Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor and Advanced Ground Instructor, she has a strong record of student success across Part 141 training. Hall holds a Master of Science in Aeronautics (Aviation Safety) from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation from Liberty University, along with additional degrees in nursing, social work, and psychology. Her earlier career as a nurse continues to inform her focus on safety, human factors, fatigue risk, and decision-making, shaping her commitment to advancing aviation education through safety, operational excellence, and real-world relevance.

Moravian University Appoints Global Industry Leaders to Inaugural Aviation Advisory Committee

This body of industry professionals, safety experts, and distinguished alumni will provide strategic oversight to ensure the curriculum meets the rigorous demands of the modern aerospace sector.

The Moravian University Aviation Advisory Committee members include:

Chris Broom: Vice President of Commercial Training Solutions at Boeing.
Kathryn Creedy: Noted Aviation Author, Speaker, and Moravian University Alumna.
Mark S. Cronin: Retired American Airlines captain, founder of the Velocity R Aviation Foundation.
Doug Demko: Chief Operating Officer at Shift4.
Evita Garces: Vice President of Maintenance at American Airlines.
Michael Palazzolo: PSA Captain and Check Airman; Accident Investigation Specialist, ALPA Accident Investigator and aviation safety expert.
Vasu Raja: Co-Founder and CEO of Dihedral; former Chief Commercial Officer at American Airlines.
Pam Rea: United Airlines Captain and Moravian University Alumnus.
Colin Riccoban: Director of Public and Government Relations for the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority.
Tom Stoudt: Executive Director of the Lehigh/Northampton Airport Authority.

R-ATP eligibility

To qualify for the 1,000-hour R-ATP route, students must:

Earn a bachelor’s degree in an aviation major (or major approved)
Complete at least 60 semester-credit hours of approved aviation and aviation-related coursework
Complete the ground and flight training for the commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating under an approved Part 141 curriculum at or associated with the institution.
Complete at least 1,000 hours total pilot time (including the usual cross-country, night, multi-engine, etc). to apply for the R-ATP

*Numbers based on airlineratings.com as of March 2025.

141 Flight School Certification

Moravian University is in the process of obtaining a 141 flight school certification that will allow the institution to pursue the R-ATP certification and offer the restricted airline transport pilot certification to offer a letter of authorization.