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Career pilot program zero to commercial

One structured pathway from your first lesson to FAA Commercial Pilot, with the option to add instructor ratings and build paid flight time toward the airlines.

0 hrs

Start with no flying experience

PPL · IR · CPL

Certificates and rating in one plan

250 hrs

Commercial Pilot minimum (Part 61)

CFI · CFII · MEI

Optional instructor ratings

The pathway

From first lesson to the flight deck

Each certificate builds on the last. Your advisor plans every stage with you, so you always know what comes next and how long it will take.

01

Private Pilot

Your first FAA certificate. Learn the fundamentals, fly solo and complete cross-country and night training.

02

Instrument Rating

Learn to fly by reference to instruments in clouds and low visibility, a skill every airline requires.

03

Hour building

Build pilot-in-command and cross-country time toward the Commercial Pilot requirements.

04

Commercial Pilot

Master advanced maneuvers and qualify to be paid to fly. Requires 250 total hours under Part 61.

05

Instructor ratings (optional)

Add CFI, CFII and MEI ratings to teach student pilots and build paid flight time.

06

Airline pathway

Continue toward the 1,500-hour ATP with ATP-CTP and MCC and airline interview preparation.

What is included

Everything you need to go pro

The Career Pilot Program brings flight training, ground school and personal guidance together in one plan, so you can focus on flying.

Dedicated advisor

A personal training plan, progress reviews and one point of contact from enrollment to graduation.

Ground training

Structured ground lessons and preparation for each FAA knowledge test.

Training aircraft

Fly the Cessna 172 and Piper PA-28, with twin-engine training for multi-engine ratings.

Checkride preparation

Mock checkrides before every FAA practical test, so you walk in prepared.

Bilingual support

Guidance in English and Spanish, plus help building your aviation English.

International guidance

Help with student visas, TSA approval and your arrival in Miami.

Who it is for

Built for future professional pilots

The program is designed for students who want flying to be their career, not just a hobby.

Already a pilot?
Join at the right stage

If you already hold a Private Pilot certificate or a foreign license, an advisor will review your logbook and place you at the right point in the pathway, so you never repeat training you have already completed.

Career outcomes

Where a commercial certificate can take you

Once you are a commercial pilot, you can start earning while you build experience toward the airlines.

Flight instructor

Teach student pilots and log paid flight time, the most common way to build hours.

Aerial work

Fly tours, banner towing, aerial photography and survey missions.

Charter and corporate

With additional experience, fly passengers for charter operators and companies.

Airlines

Reach the ATP minimums and apply to regional and major airlines.

FAQ

Career Pilot FAQ

What future professional pilots ask us most.

No. The program is designed to take you from zero experience to Commercial Pilot. Many students start with a Discovery Flight.

It depends on your schedule, study habits and weather. Full-time students progress fastest, and your advisor will give you a personal timeline before you enroll.

No, they are optional. Most future airline pilots add CFI ratings because instructing is the most common way to build paid flight time.

Most graduates build time as flight instructors. When you are ready, our airline programs cover ATP-CTP, MCC and airline interview preparation.

Yes. Our admissions team guides you through the student visa process, TSA Flight Training Security Program approval and your arrival in Miami.

Talk to an advisor about current pricing and the financing options that may be available for your situation.

Admissions

Start your pilot career

Request information and an advisor will build your personal plan, from your first lesson to Commercial Pilot.

Free advising session
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