Aircraft Pilot Training

Take Control of the Skies

Train at the largest educational airport in the U.S. and gain the knowledge and skills needed for a career as a professional pilot. Study navigation, meteorology, and flight operations under FAA-certified instructors while building confidence through real-world flight experience.

Program Details

The Aircraft Pilot Training (APT) program at Texas State Technical College in Waco employs additional minimum requirements beyond the college application for admission into the program. Review the requirements carefully. Additional information can be found in the Informational Download section.

Because this program may prepare you for an occupational license, read additional information about HB1508 Occupational License Eligibility.

Upcoming Dates

03 Oct

Manufacturing Week Celebration

10 Oct

12 Week Session – Mid-Term Grades Due

24 Oct

Mid-Term Grades Due

27 Oct

Registration Begins for Spring `26

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Resources

Program Requirements

Program FAQs

Estimated Flight Fees + Tuition

Scholarships

Financial Aid

Degree Plans

All TSTC students participating in the TSTC Money-Back Guarantee program are required to successfully complete HIRE 1100 Foundations for Career Success. All students will automatically be enrolled in HIRE 1100; satisfactory grade completion of HIRE 1100 determines eligibility for the TSTC Money-Back Guarantee initiative.

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Aircraft Pilot Training - Airplane Specialization

AAS Associate of Applied Science

Hybrid

Months to complete

Estimated Cost $18,420

Locations

Waco

Contact

Waco Angel Newhart 254-867-2647

UPDATES:

Please Note: Tuition fee of $13,920 does not include flight fees. Carefully review the breakdown of estimated costs, additional program requirements and FAQ’s which can be found in the Resources section.

The deadline to apply for this program for Spring 2026 is October 28.

Curriculum breakdown

Aircraft Pilot Training Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

CER1 Certificate of Completion

Hybrid

Months to complete

Estimated Cost $5,526

Locations

Waco

Contact

Waco Angel Newhart 254-867-2647

Curriculum breakdown

Envision your future through the experiences of our graduates

Learn more about Aviation

Career Title Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Median Salary

$233,910

Job Analysis Details

Career Title Commercial Pilots

Median Salary

$168,240

Job Analysis Details

TSTC provides the highest quality of education. This place gives you all the tools and knowledge that is required to make an individual successful. For me, I have got to experience this on both the student and instruction standpoint. I feel I have all the attributes to be successful in the industry.

Ryan Hermes
Class of 2022, Certified Flight Instructor

Money-Back Guarantee

It’s as clear as it sounds. We are confident in the quality of our technical programs, that we are raising the bar by guaranteeing students will receive a job offer within six (6) months after graduation, or we will refund your tuition.

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