To Begin Your Career as a Professional Pilot, Apply Now!

How to Apply

Candidates must be accepted into the program through a selection process which requires a full application package as listed on the checklist and a personal interview which will be conducted on campus.

Candidates who appear qualified based on their written applications will be contacted for a personal interview. Employment history, driving record, personality profile, enthusiasm, experience, background check and financial resources will be considered during the selection process. Only those deemed capable of succeeding in the airline hiring process will be accepted into the program.

To receive an application form:

1. Complete the online request for information.

2. Download the application form.

3. Call 432-685-4668.

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• Height sufficient to operate all controls in the aircraft.
• Weight in proportion to height.
• First Class Flight Medical with Student Pilot Certificate.
• Drug Screen Test.
• Must be legally employable in the United States.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Criminal Background Check.
• Personal Interview

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• Application (typed or printed).
• Photo (passport style).
• Official College/University Transcripts (for all schools attended).
• Driving Record - Minimum Three Year History (Contact Motor Vehicle Department for copy).
• Photocopy of Driver’s License.
• FAA Accident/Incident Report if you have more than 50 hours total flight time.

Send information to:

L.C. Durham, Director
Professional Pilot Program
Midland College
3600 N. Garfield
Midland, TX 79705

Applicants who are scheduled for an interview are required to take a psychological profile test. Upon acceptance into the Professional Pilot Preparation Program, you will be required to take a drug test and the First Class Flight Physical to demonstrate eligibility for employment as a Commercial Pilot.

Official college/university transcripts should also be sent to the Registrar’s Office, Midland College, 3600 North Garfield, Midland, TX 79705 at this time to avoid any delays in financial aid processing once you have been accepted into the program. Your official high school transcript or GED scores and your financial aid transcripts must be on file before the Financial Aid Department can proceed with processing any financial aid.

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