Aviation,

Associate of Science

Invest in Your Career, Not Just a License

The current pilot shortage makes getting a job seem easy, but smart pilots plan for a lifelong career. The Wayman College program is a strategic investment in your future. We combine an accredited degree with world-class flight training and direct airline pathways to ensure you’re not just hired today, but promoted tomorrow.
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Degree + Flight Training Combined

Earn your Aeronautical Science degree along with all required pilot certificates and ratings — from Private Pilot through CFII - in one integrated program. No need to choose between college and flight school. Wayman delivers both under one roof, preparing you academically and professionally for an airline career.

Airline-Oriented Training

Our training is built around what airlines actually look for. From day one, you train with airline-standard procedures, crew resource management, and the professionalism that sets Wayman graduates apart at the interview table.

Accelerated Career Launch

Our structured timeline and Part 141 approval mean you qualify for the R-ATP at 1,250 hours instead of 1,500 - saving you time and money on the path to the flight deck.

FAA Part 141 Certified

Wayman College is an FAA Part 141 approved flight school with a legacy of structured, results-driven pilot training since 1987. Our FAA-audited programs uphold the highest standards of safety, consistency, and quality throughout every phase of your training.

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Airline-Oriented Training Accelerated Career Launch Degree + Flight Training Combined FAA Part 141 Certified

Choose Your Path Wisely. Time is Money and Seniority.

While skipping a degree seems cheaper, it’s the slowest path to airline pay. A 4-year degree is credible but costs you years of income and seniority. Wayman’s Associate Degree is the perfect strategic balance: it unlocks the R-ATP, gets you hired faster, and secures your career – all in the most efficient timeframe.

Student pilot in Cessna cockpit over Miami skyline
FAA Part 141 Approved
72 College Credits
6 Flight Courses
R-ATP Eligible
~24 Months to Airline Ready

AS Degree + Flight Training in One Program

This integrated program provides all the academic knowledge and flight experience necessary to pass your FAA exams and ratings. Our curriculum emphasizes aviation safety, professionalism, and precision flying.

Flight Ratings & Certificates

  • Private Pilot Certificate
  • Instrument Rating
  • Commercial Pilot (Single-Engine)
  • Commercial Pilot (Multi-Engine)
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
  • Certified Flight Instructor — Instrument (CFII)
Offered through Flight Training Provider, PEA

Core Academic Coursework

  • Aerodynamics & Aircraft Performance
  • Aircraft Systems & Powerplants
  • Aviation Weather
  • FAA Regulations & Airspace
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM)
  • Aviation Safety & Human Factors
Start Your Aviation Career

Our Partnerships Are Your Direct Route to the Cockpit

These aren’t just logos. These are real pathways that provide our graduates with priority screening, direct mentorship from active airline pilots, and a clearly defined pathway from our campus to their flight deck.

Hear It From Our Graduates

Real stories from Wayman students and alumni - from first solo to first airline interview.

Graduation Day: Words from the Cockpit

A CFI and airline captains share congratulations and career advice with our newest graduates.

Felipe Peña - Silver Cordon Graduate

From Bogota to Miami: Felipe and his father, a 27-year airline pilot, share why they chose Wayman.

Ben Lawrence - Gold Cordon Graduate

From Annapolis to the flight deck: Ben shares his journey from student to CFI at Wayman.

State Approved
& Accredited

  • Licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration as an FAA Part 141 flight school.
  • Authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Institution of Higher Learning to certify graduates for an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Reduced Aeronautical Experience (R-ATP).
  • Institutionally Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). ACCET is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an approved nationally recognized accrediting agency.
  • Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 11360.
Upcoming Start Dates

Choose Your Start Date

Three entry points per year. Seats fill fast — secure your spot early.

January 2027
Winter Term
13
Monday
May 2027
Spring Term
10
Monday

See Your
Personalized Path
to the Cockpit

Every pilot’s route is different.
This quick form helps map yours - timeline, tuition, and next steps.