Private Pilot Training
Whether you want to become a professional pilot or fly for fun, it all starts here! Private pilots are able to fly single-engine aircraft in good weather conditions. The FAA’s outlined criteria to obtain your Private certificate are:
Age: 17 Years (16 to Fly Solo)
Total Flight Time: 40 Hours
Instruction Flight Time: 20 Hours
Solo Flight Time: 10 Hours
Third-Class FAA Medical Certificate
FAA Written Test
FAA Practical Test (Checkride)
These are only minimums. In reality, most pilots take closer to 50 hours to obtain their license.
Instrument Rating
This is the next step. An Instrument Rating is an add-on to your Private Pilot’s certificate and allows you to fly in low visibility conditions. Minimum requirements to obtain your Instrument Rating are:
Prerequisite: Private or Commercial License
Age: 17 Years
Total Flight Time: 50 Hours PIC
Simulated or Actual Instrument Flight Time: 40 Hours
Instrument Instruction Flight Time: 15 Hours
FAA Written Test
FAA Practical Test (Checkride)
PROGRAMS
Whether you’ve always dreamed of becoming a professional pilot or you just want to fly for fun, we have a program for you—from private pilot to airline career pilot.
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Commercial Pilot
If you want to make money as a pilot, you’ll need a Commercial Pilot Certificate. The requirements for this certificate are:
Prerequisite: Private Pilot's License
Age: 17 Years
Total Flight Time: 250 Hours
Commercial Instruction Flight Time: 20 Hours
Complex Aircraft Flight Time: 10 Hours
Third-Class FAA Medical (To Obtain Commercial License)
Second-Class FAA Medical (To Excercise Commercial Privileges)
FAA Written Test
FAA Practical Test (Checkride)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Becoming a flight instructor is a popular way to build flight hours and advance your career. It is also a rewarding role that allows you to share the joy of flight with others and help create more pilots!
Multi-Engine Rating
In order to fly aircraft with more than one engine, you will need a Multi-Engine Rating. This is also part of the path to the airlines.
Airline Career Pilot Program
Go from “Zero to Hero” in as few as 12 months—starting with no flight experience! Complete financing with zero down is available.
