Flight schools
78 schools across 34 states teach pilot training. Commercial pilots in the U.S. earn a median $123,220 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 78
- States
- 34
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $123,220
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5.2%
24 pilot training schools nationwide
School results
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Pilot training
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
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Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology
Fort Pierce, FL · Private
- Pilot training
- Aviation maintenance
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Public
- Pilot training
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +14
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ · Public
- Pilot training
- Electrician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista, AZ · Public
- Pilot training
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO · Public
- Pilot training
- Automotive technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +6
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA · Public
- Pilot training
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Public
- Pilot training
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +15
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL · Public
- Pilot training
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +22
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO · Public
- Pilot training
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita, KS · Public
- Pilot training
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +15
Flight schools by state
- California (9)
- Florida (7)
- North Carolina (5)
- Oregon (5)
- Indiana (4)
- Texas (4)
- Colorado (3)
- Minnesota (3)
- Pennsylvania (3)
- Washington (3)
- Alaska (2)
- Arizona (2)
- Illinois (2)
- Kansas (2)
- Michigan (2)
- New York (2)
- Utah (2)
- Wisconsin (2)
- Alabama (1)
- Arkansas (1)
- Hawaii (1)
- Iowa (1)
- Kentucky (1)
- Maryland (1)
- Massachusetts (1)
- Missouri (1)
- Nevada (1)
- New Jersey (1)
- North Dakota (1)
- Ohio (1)
- Oklahoma (1)
- South Dakota (1)
- Vermont (1)
- Wyoming (1)
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What commercial pilots earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $123,220
- Typical range
- $58,850–$266,620
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 47,630
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5.2%
- 5,200 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flight schools are there?
We list 78 schools with pilot training programs in 34 states. California has the most, with 9. Together they reported 1,746 pilot training graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do commercial pilots make?
The national median pay is $123,220 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 5.2% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find flight schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.