Central Washington University's Department of Aviation prepares students for pilot and aviation management careers through its BS Professional Pilot and BS Aviation Management degrees. Students train at Bowers Field in Ellensburg with a fleet of 19 Piper aircraft, including Archers, an Arrow, and Seminoles, plus six flight simulators. Airline pathway programs and aviation scholarships support professional development.
Aviation Degree Program
Associate or bachelor's degree in aviation with integrated flight training, academics, and airline career preparation.
Career Training
Structured airline career pilot pathway from zero time through CFI or ATP, including mentorship and airline placement assistance.
Simulator Training
Flight simulation training using FAA-approved devices (AATD, BATD, FTD, or full-motion simulators) for instrument practice, procedure training, and scenario-based exercises.
Instrument Rating
IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.
Multi-Engine Rating
Multi-engine add-on rating with training in engine-out procedures, Vmc demonstrations, and systems management.
Complex Aircraft
Endorsement training for aircraft equipped with retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable-pitch propeller.
The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here
Archer
Piper
Piper Archer
Arrow
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Piper Arrow
Seminole
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Piper Seminole
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