Becoming A Student Pilot

The first step in your aviation journey is becoming a student pilot. This begins with choosing a flight school and obtaining a student pilot certificate. You must be at least 16 years old and be able to speak, read, write and understand the English language. We recommend that you obtain a third-class medical certificate from an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) before you start training! Next goal is completing the
FAA Written Test and working toward your first solo flight.

Become A Private Pilot

After accumulating about 40-70 hours of flight time, which includes at least 20 hours of flight training with a certified flight instructor and 10 hours of solo flight, you can qualify for a private pilot license (PPL). This license allows you to fly small single engine aircraft solo or with friends and family.

Obtain Instrument Rating To Fly IFR

Adding an instrument rating to your private pilot licenses is crucial for flying with reduced visibility (in clouds or heavy fog). This type of flying is very strict. When flying solely with reference to your instruments, you must adhere to strict rules and procedures. You will learn how to fly: Departure procedures, SIDs, STARs, and instrument approaches.

This rating increases your instrument flying skills and safety as a pilot.

Earn Compensation As A Commercial Pilot

A commercial pilot license (CPL) allows you to be compensated for flying. It requires at least 250 total flight hours, including time spent flying at night, cross-country, and solo. You will learn about TAA and complex airplanes, while becoming an expert in in airplane systems.

Build Experience As A Certified Flight Instructor

Becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is a popular way for commercial pilots to gain valuable flight hours and experience. Teaching new pilots not only builds your flight hours but also deepens your understanding of flying. Becoming a flight instructor is a rewarding experience. Most corporate aviation and airline companies prefer their new hires to have experience as a flight instructor.

Become Airline Pilot (ATP) Qualified

• Earn Money While Building Time as a CFI

The Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate is the highest level of aircraft pilot certification. Pilots must accumulate at least 1,500 flight hours to qualify, including specific hours of night flying, cross-country, and pilot in command time.