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Career Pilot Program
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The objective of our career pilot program is to prepare students for safe and effective careers as professional pilots. Students who complete the program will be ready to fly commercially as a pilot. Typically, a pilot who completes the professional pilot program will work as a pilot in flight schools, banner towing, corporate flight, or other general aviation industry segment. Many students will continue after program completion to become flight instructors to build the flight time requirements for airline pilot careers. Program includes all the required training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot certificates. Completion time is approximately 10-12 months. Admission requirements include holding an FAA medical certificate, US citizenship and satisfy all requirements of the enrollment agreement. This program is approved and conducted under FAR Part 141.
Private Pilot
Initial stage of flight training, allows people fly an aircraft by themselves after completion.
2-4 Months
Instrument Rating
Next step after private pilot certificate. Learn to fly with avionics and flight equipments.
2-3 Months
Commercial Pilot
Provides advanced aeronautical training. A requirement to work for hire as a pilot.
3-5 Months
Multi-Engine&CFI
Advanced training in a multi-engine aircraft ; work as a flight instructor to build time.
1-2 Months
Enrollment Requirement
1. Student must be within 6 months of 18th birthday or older. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Be able to read, write, and speak English at ICAO level 4 for non-native English speakers.
3. Healthy physical condition, capable of getting a 1st Class FAA before solo flight.
4. Adequate weekly availability that ensures at least three flight or ground activities per week.
Program Training Hours
Private Pilot Certification Course
Dual Flight Diamond DA40/Cessna 172
Solo Flight Diamond DA40/Cessna 172
Dual ATD (Redbird MCX/TD)
Flight Academics
Flight Briefing
Hours
35
10
2.5
20
20
Commercial Pilot Certification Course
Dual Flight Diamond DA40/Cessna 172
Solo Flight Diamond DA40/Cessna 172
Flight Academics
Flight Briefing
Hours
55
65
30
30
Flight Instructor Certification Course
Dual Flight Diamond DA40/Cessna 172
Flight Academics
Flight Briefing
Hours
25
10
10
Tuition
Total tuition for the career pilot program(flight instructor course included) is estimated to be $66,000. It is estimated based on the FAR Part 141 minimum requirements and average hours of a frequently flying student. Actual cost may vary depends on student performance.
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Next Step?
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What's the next step after getting your commercial license? You can pursue advanced training like CFI, CFII, MEI and get a guaranteed flight instructor positon at Sky Safety and build time quickly!
Instrument Rating Course
Dual Flight DA-40 w/ G1000
Dual ATD (Redbird MCX/TD)
Flight Academics
Flight Briefing
Hours
28
7
20
20
Commercial Multi-Engine Add-on Course
Dual Flight PA 23 Apache
Flight Academics
Flight Briefing
Hours
20
10
10
Ground School Courses
Private Ground School
Instrument Ground School
Commercial Ground School
Hours
42
42
42
Additional Costs
Besides flight training portion, additional costs may include pilot supplies(headset, books, etc.), ground school cost($595 each course at Sky Safety), FAA medical exam, FAA written test and FAA practical exam fees.
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Flying isn’t a difficult skill to learn. It takes passion and dedication to makes this dream a reality. Contact us and get more information with an admissions specialist.