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Airplane pilots provide transportation for passengers and cargo on long-haul and short-haul flights. They need strong math, communication, and computer skills. Entry wages are $20-50 per hour but experienced pilots average $165,000 annually. Growth in the field is projected to be 6% through 2020. Pilots can work for airlines, instruct others, or transport cargo/firefighters. Quincy University offers a pilot program, costs $39,500 per year, and has a 50% graduation rate. Pros of being a pilot include flexible schedules and free travel while cons are irregular hours, risk of accidents, and lower salaries than other similar careers.

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Capstone Project

Airplane pilots provide transportation for passengers and cargo on long-haul and short-haul flights. They need strong math, communication, and computer skills. Entry wages are $20-50 per hour but experienced pilots average $165,000 annually. Growth in the field is projected to be 6% through 2020. Pilots can work for airlines, instruct others, or transport cargo/firefighters. Quincy University offers a pilot program, costs $39,500 per year, and has a 50% graduation rate. Pros of being a pilot include flexible schedules and free travel while cons are irregular hours, risk of accidents, and lower salaries than other similar careers.

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Airplane Pilot

Kyle Zukowski
What do they do?

They provide transportation for passengers and/or cargo for long-haul flights or
for short-haul flights. The plane is usually flown by two pilots, the Pilot in
Command (PIC), and the First Officer (FO).
What to learn

Math - Understand distances and measurements at a moments notice


Solid speaking skills - Communication with passengers, air traffic
controllers, flight attendants, and other pilots
Master the computer - Need to be familiar with computer programs and
automated instruments
Money and Outlook

Entry Wage: $20 - $50 / hour ($20,000-$40,000/year)

Average Wage: $118,070 / year

Experienced Wage: $165,000 (Average)

Growth Rate: Projected 6% between 2010 and 2020


Employment

Corporate Pilot
Flight Instructor
Cargo/Freight Pilot
Agricultural Pilot
Aerial Firefighter
Air Ambulance Pilot
Military Pilot
Various positions with major or regional airlines
Connections

Pilot Career News - https://www.pilotcareernews.com/


FAA - https://www.faa.gov/
Airline Pilot Central - http://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/
Flightdeck Friend - http://www.flightdeckfriend.com/
ALPA (Airline Pilots Association)- http://www.alpa.org/
College Research: Information

Name: Quincy University

Address: 1800 College Ave, Quincy IL

Website: http://www.quincy.edu/
Statistics

Number of Students: 1,171

Graduation Rate: 50%

Founded: 1860
Expenses

Tuition Other
Room and Board: $10,000

In-state: $27,128 Textbooks: $1,200 (Average)

Out-of-state: $27,128 Extra Food: $600/semester

Spending Money: $600/semester


Estimated Total: $39,500 / year
Admission Requirements

Official High School Transcripts


ACT Score - 1120
SAT Score - 1645
Counselor Recommendation
Application Fee - $25
Student Demographics

Graduation Rate: 50%

Number of Students: 1,171

Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1

Gender: 45% Male Students, 55% Female Students

Housing: 54% On-Campus, 46% Off-Campus

Class Size: 63.8% < 20 Students, 35.9% 20-49 Students, 50+ 0.3%
Campus Life

Part of NCAA II athletic conference


Clubs: Aviation Club, Intramurals, Circle K
Fraternities and Sororities offered
Academic Clubs and Organizations offered
Pros and Cons of Airline Pilot

Pros: Cons:

- Flexible schedules - Always traveling


- Free travel - Always chance of an accident
- Office View - Job is always on the line
- Beats sitting in a cubical - Lower salary than other jobs with
similar education levels
- Irregular working hours and days
off
Pros and Cons of Quincy University

Pros: Cons:

- Smaller school - Out of state


- Students advance quickly in the - Expensive
intimate and professionally led - Shuttle between two campuses
flight program
- Experience all four seasons and
their effect on flying
Work Cited
"Aviation Schools, Colleges & Programs | EAA." Aviation Schools, Colleges & Programs | EAA. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Dec. 2016.

"Become an Aircraft Pilot - Careers - The College Board." Become an Aircraft Pilot - Careers - The College Board. N.p., n.d. Web. 04
Dec. 2016.

"Average Commercial Airline Pilots Salary." Average Commercial Airline Pilots Salary | Chron.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Dec. 2016.

@Quincy_U. "Liberal Arts College | Private Midwest | Quincy University." Quincy University. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Dec. 2016.

"How Does Quincy University Rank Among America's Best Colleges?" Quincy University - Profile, Rankings and Data | Quincy
University | US News Best Colleges. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Dec. 2016.

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