Whether it’s for business or pleasure, air travel is here to stay. You can be part of a team that helps people reach their destination safely. Cochise College provides the training to prepare you for the solid, well-paying career of your dreams. Pilots are needed in aviation organizations across the U.S. and around the world.
Our aviation program is well-respected and widely recognized throughout the industry. In more than 40 years of aviation training, we have placed our graduates with all the major commercial airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Customs, air freight services and corporate aviation companies. Our outstanding reputation can be attributed to several things.
Southeast Arizona has some of the best flying conditions in the United States
On-campus housing is within walking distance of our airport and hangar
Cochise College’s superior safety record is a result of closely supervised training
Our tuition and flight fees are more affordable than most aviation schools
Students experience a high degree of instructor continuity and accessibility
Tuition Waiver Programs
Utilizing our Tuition Waiver Programs can make your education at Cochise College even more affordable. Our aviation programs are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Communications Commission. In addition, we offer a wide variety of associate degrees and transfer programs, as well as technical and vocational training. Transfer degrees articulate with Arizona’s public universities. Room, board and an array of student activities are available to students pursuing aviation training on the Douglas Campus.