TRAINING PROGRAMS

PRIVATE

OVERVIEW The average person can complete this stage in 3-4 months, but it can be completed in 6 weeks if you fly 4 days a week and study. The FAA requires a minimum of 40 hours of flight time, but a more realistic number that most students need is 50-60 hours. BENEFITS Enjoy the adventure of flying whenever you want! Fly your family and friends on vacations! Fly yourself on business trips instead of flying commercial! Create some fun memories taking your spouse or kids flying! REQUIREMENTS You must be a U.S. citizen and must provide a current U.S. passport or birth certificate. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must meet all TSA requirements for international students. You must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English. You must be at least 17 years of age to take the FAA practical exam. (You must be at least 16 years of age to fly solo.) You must pass an FAA 3rd Class Medical Exam or meet FAA Basic Med requirements. You must pass an FAA Knowledge Exam. You must pass an FAA Practical Exam with a Designated Examiner. Per FAA regulations, you must achieve a minimum of 40 flight hours of total time to become a private pilot. This includes at least: 20 hours of dual instruction and 10 hours of solo time. The remaining 10 hours may be dual or solo time.

INSTRUMENT

OVERVIEW Similar to the private stage, the average person can complete this stage in 2-3 months, but it can be completed in 6 weeks if you fly 4 days a week and study. The FAA requires a minimum of 40 hours of instrument flight time, but a more realistic number that most students need is 50-60 hours. BENEFITS Becoming instrument certified increases your safety due to your new set of skills. If you accidentally get yourself into bad weather, you'll be able to safely navigate through those conditions. Being instrument rated allows you more flexibility on when you can fly. Low visibility and cloud layers can often prevent VFR (Visual Flight Rules) pilots from flying, but having your instrument rating will allow you to safely & legally fly in those types of conditions. Earning your instrument rating is also a step towards a career as a commercial pilot. REQUIREMENTS You must hold at least an FAA Private Pilot Certificate. You must pass an FAA 3rd Class Medical Exam or meet FAA Basic Med requirements. You must pass an FAA Knowledge Exam. You must pass an FAA Practical Exam with a Designated Examiner. Per FAA regulations, you must achieve: 50 hours as Pilot-in-Command on cross-country flights (50NM) to include: 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time (15 of which must must have been dual time with a CFII rated instructor A flight of 250 nautical miles along airways or by directed routing from an air traffic control facility, with an instrument approach at each airport, and using three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.

COMMERCIAL

OVERVIEW During your commercial stage, you'll mostly be flying to build your hours to the required 250. This 250 hours includes what you've already flown in your private and instrument stages. For example, if you've flown 50 hours in private and 50 hours in instrument, you'll only need to log another 150 hours to meet the commercial requirement. A realistic total time and cost breakdown to make it from zero to earning your commercial is around $65k in cost in a 9-12 month timeframe. Once you have your commercial, you can start earning money as a pilot! There are several career options, but the most common route is to become a Certified Flight Instructor next. BENEFITS Pilot career track leading to average salaries above $200k! Enjoy free travel and the opportunity to see the world while you're getting paid! Explore other commercial pilot careers outside of the airlines such as: Fly private jets for companies like NetJets Fly for business owners & corporations Fly for cargo carriers Fly banners at the beach Fly for pipeline inspection companies REQUIREMENTS You must hold at least an FAA Private Pilot Certificate. You must pass an FAA 2nd Class Medical Exam You must pass an FAA Knowledge Exam. You must pass an FAA Practical Exam with a Designated Examiner. Per FAA regulations, you must achieve a minimum of: 250 hours total time to become a commercial pilot. This includes at least: 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command, 50 hours as Pilot-in-Command on cross-country flights, 20 hours dual instruction (10 hours instrument and 10 hours in a complex or technically-advanced airplane), 5 hours night VFR solo.

CFI

OVERVIEW We have an amazing CFI training program and it will cost around $8k-$9k inclusive of all flight, ground, and checkride fees. This course can be completed in 3 weeks! BENEFITS Get paid to share your love of aviation with others! Our CFIs earn between $30-$45 per hour! When you complete our zero to hero program, you are guaranteed an interview for a CFI position with us! REQUIREMENTS You must hold at least an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate. You must pass an FAA Practical Exam with a Designated Examiner. There are no minimum FAA hour requirements. Once you complete our course, you will be a very safe and competent instructor and well prepared to pass your checkride, which is the only requirement!

CFI-I

OVERVIEW Adding another I to the end of CFI means you will now be trained and certified to teach instrument lessons to students. Cost will be $5k-$6k inclusive of all flight, ground, and checkride fees. This course can be completed in 2 weeks! BENEFITS More hours by taking on instrument students! Improved knowledge and instructing skills! REQUIREMENTS You must hold at least an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate. You must pass an FAA Practical Exam with a Designated Examiner. There are no minimum FAA hour requirements. Once you complete our course, you will be a very safe and competent instructor and well prepared to pass your checkride, which is the only requirement!

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