According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the previous standard of military flight training is being replaced by a preference for pilots with a college degree (www.bls.gov). For the best preparation, you’ll want to ensure that your curriculum contains subjects in aeronautical engineering, mathematics and physics. In addition to education, you’ll need a pilot’s license that qualifies you for the type of aircraft you’ll operate. FAA certification and licensure requires significant practice in actual flight maneuvers that you can obtain through an academic degree or training program.
