Flight Training

About

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering offers flight training for individuals seeking to earn their commercial pilot certificate, certified flight instructor certificate, or restricted airline transport pilot certificate. These credentials open the door to almost any pilot position in the industry. Beyond airline work, job opportunities include business aviation, corporate aviation, charter, cargo, military, flight instruction, and many other roles.

Flight Course Progression

The progression of certification takes place as follows:

Flight Academic Requirements

Academic requirements for flight training depend on the student and their previous flight experience.

  • Transfer with Private
  • CBE
  • Other

FAA Medical Requirements

To obtain an FAA medical certificate, pilots need to pass a comprehensive medical examination by an FAA-authorized Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) and meet specific health standards. These standards cover vision, hearing, and other health aspects, with variations based on the class of medical certificate sought.

Course Fees

Special Course Fees (including Flight Fees, not Aircraft Operational Fees) for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering effective academic year 2024-2025.

 

Our Commitment to Safety

At Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, safety is not just a standard—it’s a culture.

As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe, transparent, and high-performing environment, we follow a comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) and uphold the principles outlined in our Safety Policy Letter. This letter, signed by our accountable executives, reinforces that safety is the responsibility of every individual involved in flight operations, airport management, and academic instruction.

You can view the full Safety Policy Letter HERE and find a physical copy on display at the Kent State University Airport in the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center and the Maintenance Hangar.

Together, we are committed to ensuring the safety of our students, staff, faculty, and the broader aviation community.

 

Flight Training Resources

Tail of a single engine airplane parked in front of the Kent State University Airport hangar

Our Fleet

Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has the largest academic fleet in Ohio, with 34 planes providing flight training to hundreds of students each year.

 

 

 

FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center

FAAC

The FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center (FAAC) includes classrooms, flight debriefing rooms, flight simulators, student lounge space, and faculty offices, allowing students the ability to learn in the classroom, laboratory and airplane all within the same campus.

 

A female aeronautics student examines an airplane's engine.

Maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 A female pilot waering a pilot uniform speaking with a female student at a commercial airline booth during a career fair at the College of Aeronautics and ENgineering.

Pilot Pathway Programs

Corporate partners and relationships provide internship and mentoring opportunities to CAE students along with a clear pathway to post-collegiate employment

 

 

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