Portal to the World
Earn Your AAS Professional Pilot Degree Online
Take classes at home and get flight time near you!
Fundamentals Flight Training
Erie, PA – Erie International Airport (ERI)
Classes Online. Fly Nearby.
Future pilots who enroll at CCBC may complete all program academic courses virtually and participate in flight training close to home with our premier providers.
Graduates will earn their Private license, Instrument rating, Commercial certificate, and Multi-Engine and/or Certified Flight Instructor ratings, and benefit from earning a Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) Certificate.
Why CCBC?
For over 50 years, CCBC has provided students with the opportunity to prepare for and launch exciting and rewarding careers in the aviation industry. In fact, we have a piloting grad in the cockpit of every major airline. Here you will also find a dedicated staff of highly experienced aviation professionals who will guide you along the way.
Now it’s time to take the first step in realizing your future as a professional pilot, and our online program is your portal to the world.
How to Apply. How to Pay.
Ready to pursue your dream of becoming a professional pilot? Our online application makes starting your journey easy, and our admissions team is here to guide you. With flexible payment options designed for your financial needs, nothing can hold you back.
Soar to Success
Check out these additional degree programs offered at the James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Fly before you drive!
Let your future take flight by joining CCBC’s Aviation High School Academy.
Students in grades 11 and 12 at participating schools can spend part of their school day with CCBC preparing for professional pilot, air traffic control, or aerospace management careers. Our Academy students can potentially graduate from high school with up to 28 college credits toward their associate degree completion.

