Flight Training Information

The objective of the Professional Flight program is to prepare students for employment as First Officers in the airlines and corporate aviation flying turbine-powered aircraft. The Aviation Institute’s Professional Flight curriculum is approved by the FAA to grant the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) authorization to our graduates.

With the R-ATP, a pilot can be hired by a FAA Part 121 scheduled airline at age 21 with 1,000 flight hours verses at age 23 and 1,500 flight hours.

The Professional Flight program emphasizes personal responsibility and professionalism, which are essential for success as a professional pilot.

Students are required to earn their:

• Private Pilot Certificate
• Instrument Rating
• Commercial Certificate
• Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
• Multi-Engine Rating

Per UNO policy and FAA guidance, all enrolled students must accomplish ground and flight training at UNO and UNO-supervised flight training providers or transfer credits from a R-ATP-certified collegiate aviation program.

R-ATP coursework includes:

• Aerodynamics
• Aircraft Systems
• Human Factors
• Air Traffic Control
• Aviation Law and Regulations
• Weather and Safety

Other required Aviation Institute courses in history, airline operations and airport operations foster knowledge of the industry. A broad-based general education curriculum completes the educational experience for the graduate.

Flight Training Provider

Professional Flight students enrolled in flight laboratory courses must use our approved flight provider which have been approved by the Regents of the University of Nebraska. Per FAA guidance, students must complete their Instrument and Commercial flight training at a University's affiliated Part 141 flight school in order to be eligible for the R-ATP. Additionally, per FAA guidance, students may not begin flight training for any Certificate or Rating until they have enrolled in or completed the appropriate theory class (ground school) at UNO.

Students are responsible for choosing their flight instructors; they may change instructors at any time. You should visit the provider prior to the beginning of classes in order to make an informed decision.

Revv Aviation at the Council Bluffs Airport

Oracle Aviation at the Millard Airport

For more details about our flight providers, please feel free to contact them.

Estimated Cost of Flight Training:

The costs listed above are paid directly to the flight training provider for aircraft rental and flight instructor time. They assume a student of average ability who consistently flies at least two to three times a week. Failing to fly consistently will ultimately increase training costs.

These costs also do not include tuition, books, or simulation time at UNO.

*GI Bill Funding can not be used on the Professional Flight Concentration*