Ozarka College

Ozarka College offers an Associate of Science in Aviation Commercial Pilot that prepares students to enter the aviation industry. The program blends general education courses with specialized flight training to create a foundation for professional pilot careers. Students learn to operate both single engine and multi engine aircraft through a structured curriculum.

The college conducts flight training under an FAA approved Part 141 training course with Air Agency Certificate 80ZS312L. This approval means the program follows a regulated syllabus designed to move students efficiently toward certification. Enrollees qualify to take the FAA knowledge tests and practical exams needed for a Private Pilot license, Instrument rating, Commercial Pilot license, and Multi Engine rating.

A student who completes the degree should finish with approximately 190 hours of flight time earned during the course. After obtaining a Commercial certificate, graduates may continue training at Ozarka to earn a Flight Instructor Certificate. This additional credential allows pilots to gain flight hours and experience while teaching others.

The degree is designed for full time students taking about 15 credits per semester. Most participants complete the requirements in four semesters. Because flight labs demand consistent progress, students in the Commercial Pilot program should plan to fly up to four or five times each week. This schedule helps ensure that flight lab requirements are finished within the academic term.

The program prepares graduates for professional opportunities, though additional ratings are needed for certain roles. An Airline Transport Pilot certificate is required for pilots who wish to work for commercial airlines. Ozarka points to a favorable industry outlook, citing a Boeing forecast that airlines will need 674,000 new pilots over the twenty year period from 2024 to 2043.

The college also shares wage information from the U.S. Department of Labor. In May 2023, the median annual wage for commercial pilots was reported as $113,080, while airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers had a median wage of $219,140. Financial assistance in the form of scholarships is available for aviation students.

Services

• Private pilot training
• Instrument rating training
• Commercial pilot training
• Multi Engine rating training
• Flight instructor training
• Part 141 flight training
• Aviation associate degree
• Scholarship assistance