Air Transportation at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology

Aviator College graduates earn $32,339 their first year out—substantially above the national median of $27,008 for aviation certificate programs, placing them in the 95th percentile nationwide. However, Florida's aviation training landscape tells a different story: this figure sits right at the state median, meaning it's typical rather than exceptional for Florida-based programs.

The $16,000 in median debt is manageable, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49, well below concerning thresholds. Graduates should be able to handle these loans comfortably if they stay in aviation-related work. The key question is career trajectory: many aviation certificate holders use these credentials as stepping stones toward commercial pilot positions or other advanced roles where earnings increase significantly. If your child plans to stop at the certificate level, $32,000 represents a ceiling, not a floor.

The major caveat: fewer than 30 graduates reported data, making these numbers less reliable than programs with larger sample sizes. That said, the combination of controlled debt and above-average starting earnings suggests reasonable value for students committed to aviation careers. Just understand that in Florida's competitive aviation training market, this program performs average rather than exceptional—and success depends heavily on what comes after the certificate.