Nicolet College’s 2026 Private Pilot Ground School

Registration for Nicolet College’s 10-week Private Pilot Ground School is open. The course is scheduled from March 10 to May 12, 2026. Students can learn about the joys of flight, what it takes to become a pilot, and the many career options there are in the aviation field.

Successful completion of the course and online exam-prep will provide necessary knowledge for the FAA Private or Light Sport Pilot written test.

The course is supported by the Aviation Career Pathways Grant, a competitive grant awarded to Nicolet College by the Wisconsin Technical College System.

The Aviation Career Pathways Grant increases Nicolet College’s capacity to provide aviation education to meet current demand and address emerging needs for skilled employees across a range of occupations in the aviation industry.

More than 200 Wisconsin companies have ties to the state's aerospace sector, and more than 26,000 people are employed in Wisconsin by companies that support aviation businesses and aerospace manufacturing. Nicolet College is building collaborative relationships in these industries and the local school districts to increase knowledge regarding career opportunities available and to provide practical experiences to those interested in these industries.

The College has also acquired an FAA-approved flight simulator and several drones through the Aviation Career Pathways Grant, enhancing students’ hands-on learning. The flight simulator will give student pilots basic flight experience before moving on to actual flight training.

Nicolet College is an FAA Authorized Testing Center. Pilots can take over 100 different FAA written exams and is the only FAA testing site in northern Wisconsin.

For more information, to register for the Private Pilot Ground School, and sign up for FAA testing visit Nicolet College's aviation webpage.