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Aviation – Professional Pilot Program

Application and Acceptance Procedure

*The Fall 2022 Professional Pilot Class has been selected and the application window for Fall 2023 is now open until March 1, 2023*

Step 1: Apply to Southeastern Oklahoma State University (www.se.edu/apply/) and provide previous institutional transcripts and SAT/ACT scores, as required.Step 2: Receive Admission confirmation from Southeastern.Step 3: Make an appointment with an FAA Medical Examiner to obtain an FAA Class 1 Medical Exam (www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/).Step 4: Write a minimum 1 page essay indicating why you want to be a professional pilot and why you want to be a part of our program.Step 5: Write a Resume highlighting your scholastic, leadership, and responsibility accomplishments.Step 6: Have someone who knows you write a recommendation letter on your behalf (multiple letters are welcome).Step 7: Complete the Aviation Professional Pilot application (JotForm) and attach your essay, Resume, letter(s) of recommendation, and a copy of your FAA Medical using the “Attach documents” feature of the application.Additional documents and any questions may be submitted to aviationadvising@se.edu

Contact the Aviation Department by phone at 580-745-3252

Professional Pilot Flight Program Costs

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Factors Affecting Acceptance info the Professional Pilot Program

Southeastern is interested in creating the highest quality aviation education possible for its students.  We are most interested in accepting students who have the highest aptitude and the highest chances of succeeding in the aviation industry as a professional pilot.  While having piloting experience is not necessarily a requirement indicating success, it certainly has some weight.  Other factors also include a student’s character and their leadership skills from high school or a job.  Our job is to turn our students into successful and competent pilots!  We use a selection committee of aviation faculty members completing an evaluation Rubric to objectively evaluate students in comparison to other applicants.

The following represents some of the factors which might result in getting the highest probability of program acceptance:

      • Applicants must be admitted to Southeastern for consideration in the Professional Pilot program.
      • Applicants who have properly completed all the application steps will receive the highest scores.
      • Applicants who are in Southeastern’s “Honors” and “President’s Leadership Class” programs may receive a higher score.
      • Applicants who have demonstrated leadership in high school activities, Scouts, or other organizations may receive a higher score.
      • Applicants who have demonstrated leadership roles in team sports may receive a higher score.
      • Applicants who have shown responsibility in employment may receive a higher score
      • Applicants who submit an impressive Resume may receive a higher score.
      • Applicants who have high ACT or SAT scores may receive a higher score.
      • Applicants who already have an FAA First Class Medical will receive a higher score.
      • Applicants who have some pilot experience will receive a higher score.
      • Applicants who have already soloed or completed their Private Pilot certificate prior to applying may receive a higher score.
      • Applicants who submit an impressive essay on why they want to be a professional pilot may receive a higher score.
      • Applicants who submit impressive reference letters written on their behalf may receive a higher score.