Admission & Student Checklist

All students must be admitted to Coe College in order to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in aviation management & flight operations. Admission to Coe does not automatically guarantee enrollment in the flight program, acceptance to the flight program requires meeting FAA eligibility requirements.

Apply & Enroll at Coe College

• Submit your Coe College application for admission and be accepted.
  • Indicate your intent to pursue the aviation program when enrolling.
• Pay your enrollment fee to confirm your spot.

Obtain a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Medical Certificate

A valid FAA medical certificate is required before you begin flight training.

• Minimum requirement: Third-Class Medical Certificate
• Recommended: First-Class Medical Certificate if your goal is a professional pilot career after graduation.

Important Notes

• Certificates are issued by FAA-authorized Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs). 
• Color vision deficiencies may restrict flying.
  • An important limitation to note is the color vision restriction, which bars pilots from flying at night or under signal gun control. It is crucial to promptly identify these issues to determine eligibility for flight training.
• Some medical or legal conditions may delay or prevent certification. Begin this process early to ensure eligibility.
  • Should there be any medical or legal concerns that require attention, it is important to note there may be potential delays in the acquisition of your medical certificate. It is mandatory to possess a medical certificate prior to commencement of flight training. Therefore, acquiring your medical certificate well in advance is recommended to prevent potential delays.
  • First-class certificates are necessary for pilots who are using the privileges of an airline transport pilot certificate. 
  • Second-class medical certificates are required for pilots using the privileges of a commercial pilot certificate. 
  • Third-class medical certificates are sufficient for initial training purposes. 

Find an AME near you: www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator

Meet Age & Citizenship Requirements

• You must be at least 16 years old at the time of your first solo flight
• You must be at least 17 years old at the time of your Private Pilot certification.
• U.S. citizens must provide a valid passport or a birth certificate and government issued photo ID.
• International students should complete TSA clearance and any required visa documentation prior to flight training.

English Proficiency

All student pilots must be able to read, speak, write and understand English.

Complete Flight School Enrollment & Scheduling

After you are admitted and confirm your enrollment at Coe College, you will complete the following steps before or during orientation:

• Complete the flight school intake forms
• Register for first-term flight courses
• Confirm your flight schedule with your assigned flight instructor

These steps take place after enrollment and during orientation to ensure your course registration, flight schedule and instructor assignments align with the start of your first term. 

Questions

For help with admissions, flight program eligibility or FAA requirements, contact:

 

 

 

 

Anna Dvorak
Associate Director of Admission & Aviation Programs
aedvorak@coe.edu
319-399-8805