Rocky Mountain College

Located in Billings, Montana, Rocky Mountain College offers two bachelor’s degrees programs and three minors that can be paired with an aviation or non-aviation degree plan. Flight training is maining done in Piper and Beechcraft aircraft owned by the college. The program prioritizes professional relationships with companies in the aviation industry and internship opportunities.

Program Highlights

Rocky Mountain College’s flight training is conducted at nearby Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL), less than two miles from campus. The mission of the school’s aviation program is to educate and train individuals to be professionals and leaders in the aviation industry.

Programs offered include:

• Bachelor of Science
  • Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot) Major
  • Aviation Management Major

• Minors
  • Aeronautical Science (Private Pilot)
  • Aircraft Dispatch
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems

Rocky Mountain College has been approved by the FAA at the highest standard—1,000 total hours for graduates. The bachelor’s degree options are Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) accredited, and the school is part of Region 1 of the National Intercollegiate Flying Association.

Value

Base tuition at Rocky Mountain College starts at $40,000 a year. Flight costs, from 0 hours to multiengine, will cost a student just north of $60,000.

The school does offer scholarships, including:

• Trustee Merit Award
• Dean’s Merit Award
• RMC Merit Award

First-year students are automatically considered for these scholarships. Nearly all students—99 percent—receive scholarships or grants of some sort.

The college does accept veteran’s benefits like the GI bill.

Rocky Mountain offers internships for its aviation students. The schools works with companies to provide internships, including:

• Alaska Airlines
• The FAA
• Denver International Airport

Rocky Mountain is proud to provide professional pilot students with multiple bridge programs for a pathway from college to career. Some of their industry partners include:

• Skywest Airlines
• Republic Airlines
• Horizon Air

Fleet and Facilities

All of Rocky Mountain College’s aircraft are completely owned by the college, and all the employees at Flight Operations work for the college.

The fleet at Rocky Mountain College includes:

• Piper Archers
• Cessna 172s
• Beechcraft Barons

Rocky Mountain also hosts a state-of-the-art Canadair Regional Jet flight management system simulation.

Campus Life

Rocky Mountain College is a small college with big student engagement. The school offers an array of clubs, including:

• The Native American Student Alliance
• The RMC Debate Society
• Women in Aviation

 The Bottom Line

Rocky Mountain College’s aviation department has many connections with big industry players that belies its small size. Flight students will have the opportunity to learn to fly in all four seasons and become well-rounded pilots. The small college atmosphere may be great for a student looking for a more personalized environment.