Training Courses
Private Pilot Rating
The Private Pilot Certificate is the first major step in becoming a professional pilot. This course teaches the fundamental skills needed to safely operate an aircraft.
- Minimum 40 hours total flight time
- 20 hours dual flight instruction
- 10 hours solo flight
- Hold a valid medical certificate
- Pass FAA Private Pilot knowledge test
- Pass FAA checkride
Instrument Rating
The instrument rating allows pilots to fly in reduced visibility by relying on aircraft instruments instead of outside visual references.
- Hold a Private Pilot certificate
- 50 hours cross country flight time as PIC
- 40 hours simulated or actual instrument time
- Pass FAA Instrument knowledge test
- Pass FAA checkride
Commercial Rating
The Commercial Pilot Rating allows pilots to be compensated for flying and focuses on advanced aircraft maneuvers and flight planning.
- Hold a Private Pilot certificate
- 250 hours total flight time
- 100 hours as pilot in command
- 50 hours cross country flight
- Pass FAA Commercial Pilot knowledge test
- Pass FAA checkride
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
This certificate allows pilots to teach others while building valuable flight hours toward airline careers.
- Hold Instrument & Commercial certificates
- Pass FAA Fundamentals of Instruction test
- Pass FAA Instructor knowledge test
- Pass FAA practical test
Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)
This certificate allows flight instructors to teach instrument flying and expand career opportunities.
- Hold a Certified Flight Instructor certificate
- Pass FAA Instrument Flight Instructor test
- Pass FAA CFII checkride