“Fort Pierce, Florida aviation college focused on airline pilot training and aviation maintenance.”
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology is an aviation school in Fort Pierce, Florida offering an associate degree in aeronautical science, a commercial pilot program, and an aviation maintenance program. Training targets the requirements of the commercial airline pilot industry.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Official SourceRolling Admission
Applications accepted year-round; cohort start dates roughly every 4-6 weeks.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$44,975
/yr
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Associate degree with a focus on commercial pilot training.
Aviation Maintenance Technician program.
1 years
Accelerated end-to-end commercial pilot training: Private, Instrument, Commercial, and multi-engine ratings in approximately 12 months. Includes 200+ flight hours, 33 simulator hours, and 240 hours of ground school. Built for international students entering on F-1 visas with an airline career goal.
4 years
Four-year degree pairing all FAA pilot certifications with academic coursework structured for airline employment. Eligible for the FAA's Restricted ATP (R-ATP) reduced flight-hour requirement, which lets graduates qualify for First Officer positions at U.S. regional airlines with fewer than the standard 1,500 hours.
4 years
Specialised pathway for European and EASA-jurisdiction students who want to earn EASA certifications alongside FAA ones, increasing employability with European carriers.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $44,975
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
