Airline pilot training is an investment designed to bring you a rewarding and fulfilling career. 12 or more months of intensive training are completed and then the crucial task of finding that first airline job as a First Officer begins. The two questions we are most asked as trainers are “What are my chances of getting a job once I am trained and qualified?” and “What funding solutions can you offer to help me pay for my training?” With regard to the first question we advise you to thoroughly research the opportunities before you commence training and make an educated decision as to the state of the industry and what it might be like in 12 to 14 months time when you will be looking for employment. There is masses of information about an impending pilot shortage on the Internet, but only you can make the decision based on the facts you find. Also remember, being a small industry it is important to ‘network’ during your training, as you very often meet someone who might be an important contact during your job-hunting period later on. With regard to the second question, 2FLY work with financial institutions who offer student loans for training including PPL, CPL and full ATPL programmes.

Train with us! To become a pilot, first make sure to get the right training for just about any pilot career. Finance your pilot training. VT AAA is a VA Benefits Approved School. We also have $10, 000 scholarship and financing available. Work with us! Obtain the required flight hours fast, free and get paid as our CFI. Dream with us! Get an interview with a regional airline and get hired with tuition reimbursement and bonuses. Train with us! To Become a pilot, first, get the right training. The proven way to become a successful pilot is to equip yourself with airline based training from the start. Our training, the Ab Initio training is what hiring managers want. Here is the list of training attributes that recruiters value! Ab Initio training Airline crew leadership training Individual instruction and mentoring Structured teaching from a 141 Flight School Proven integrity and reliability Aviation degree or some college High flight hours: 250 & a CFI for an airline interview, 1, 500 to be hired The right Licenses and Certificates for sUAS and aviation careersPlan your path to your career and start flying. VT AAA offers the training listed above, financing, scholarships, and alliances to build the pilot career of your dreams. We offer a 10% discount to military/VA benefits approved academy. For more information on career options and financing! Contact us for a quick info session form. Finance your pilot Training Fourth, build the business case for obtaining a scholarship, loan or asking for help financing training! You don’t have to do that alone! We can help you discover the finance options available to you as an individual. Work with us! Obtain your flight hours fast, and get paid. Once you finish your training, we hire you as a flight instructor with us. We guarantee a job with us as a flight instructor if you do well in your training. You will need to pass your tests and do well on the interview. Learn more, fill out our info request form and ask about the guaranteed CFI Job. Dream with us! Our Regional Airline and sUAS bridge partners want to interview and hire our students. VT AAA offers Interviews with regional airline bridge partners including SkyWest, Republic, ExpressJet, GoJet, Trans State, Compass, and much more. We also help with Fedex and UPS regional freight airlines and business jets along with others. Call today or submit an application and get help creating the career path that is right for you. 830-423-6446 you can also go to our Bridge partners page, for more information.

BCIT, Western Canada’s largest aviation training school, and Pacific Flying Club, one of Western Canada's premier flight-training schools, have combined their resources and expertise to offer a unique training opportunity for men and women who wish to become airline pilots with a strong skill set of aviation industry knowledge. It is a fully integrated program that combines flight training with industry focused academic training. Learners receive training required to qualify for a Private Pilot Licence (PPL); Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL); Multi Engine Rating; Instrument Flight Rating; and a Diploma. The Diploma is designed specifically to meet the professional growth needs of an aviator in the exciting aviation business. The Flying School Pacific Flying Club (PFC), established in 1965, is the first flight training centre in the Lower Mainland to achieve accreditation with the Private Post-Secondary Education Commission of BC (PPSEC) (now known as Private Career Training Institutions Agency of British Columbia (PCTIA)) and is a fully participating member of the Air Transport Association of Canada and the British Columbia Aviation Council. Pacific Flying Club has a large fleet of modern, well-equipped aircraft and is located at Boundary Bay Airport, south of Vancouver, BC. The Program The program is 64 weeks long, and operates for four terms. It is one of the fastest ways in Canada to qualify for a commercial pilot's licence while attaining a post-secondary diploma. The Airline and Flight Operations Diploma program follows training standards prescribed by both Transport Canada and the aviation industry. It is delivered at the BCIT Aerospace and Technology Campus and at the Boundary Bay Airport.

Class 3 medical certificates are for private pilot duties only. They have the least restrictive medical requirements and the certificates are generally good for 3 years for applicants under age 40 and 2 years for those 40 and over. Third Class Certificate Requirements Distant Vision - 20/40 or better in each eye separately, with or without correction. Near Vision - 20/40 or better in each eye separately (Snellen equivalent), with or without correction, as measured at 16 inches. Intermediate - No requirement. Color Vision - Ability to perceive those colors necessary for safe performance of airmen duties. Hearing - Demonstrate hearing of an average conversational voice in a quiet room, using both ears at 6 feet, with the back turned to the examiner or pass an audiometric test. Audiology - Audiometric speech discrimination test: Pure tone audiometric test: Unaided, with thresholds no worse than: (for the worst ear) 35Db at 500Hz, 50Db at 1, 000Hz, 50Db at 2, 000Hz, 60Db at 3, 000Hz Ear, Nose, Throat - No ear, nose, or throat disease or condition that may reasonably be expected to be manifested by vertigo or a disturbance of speech or equilibrium. Blood Pressure - While no specific values have been stated in the standards, 155/95 (systolic/diastolic) have been the maximum allowed. Electro-Cardiogram - Not normally required. Mental - No diagnosis of psychosis, bipolar disorder, or any other severe personality disorder. Substance Dependence/Substance Abuse - A diagnosis or medical history of substance dependence is disqualifying unless there is established clinical evidence, satisfactory to the Federal Air Surgeon, of recovery, including sustained total abstinence from the substance(s) for not less than the preceding 2 years. A history of substance abuse within the preceding 2 years is disqualifying. The list of substances includes alcohol and all illegal drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc.) plus certain prescription drugs such as sedatives, anxiolytics, etc. Disqualifying Conditions - (1) Diabetes mellitus requiring hypoglycemic medications; (2) Angina pectoris; (3) Coronary heart disease that has been treated or, if untreated, that has been symptomatic of clinically significant; (4) Myocardial infarction; (5) Cardiac valve replacement; (6) Permanent cardiac pacemaker; (7) Heart replacement; (8) Psychosis; (9) Bipolar disease; (10) Personality disorder that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself by overt acts; (11) Substance dependence; (12) Substance abuse; (13) Epilepsy; (14) Disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory explanation of cause; and (15) Transient loss of control of nervous system function(s) without satisfactory explanation of cause. NOTE: Waivers for many of these conditions may be obtained through application to the FAA Aeromedical Certification Branch in Oklahoma City. Class 2 medical certificates are for commercial, non-airline duties as well as private pilot duties. This certificate would be required of crop dusters, charter pilots, corporate pilots, and anyone else who flies commercially. The certificate is good for 1 year for commercial activities and 2 or 3 years for private pilot use. Second Class Certificate Requirements - All of the Third Class requirements with the following additions/amendments. Distant Vision - 20/20 or better in each eye separately, with or without correction. Intermediate Vision- 20/40 or better in each eye separately (Snellen equivalent), with or without correction at age 50 and over, as measured at 32 inches. Class 1 faa medical certificates are required for pilots of scheduled airliners. They have the most stringent medical requirements and the certificate is good for 6 months for airliner duties. Like the Class 2 certificate, however, it is good for 1 year for other commercial activities and 2 or 3 years for private pilot duties. First Class Certificate Requirements - All of the Third and Second Class requirements with the following addition.

Congratulations on having the foresight to consider classes at the Career and Technical Education Academy in your plans for the future. In a very short time, the CTE Academy has become a leader in providing the highest quality, hands-on learning opportunities for high school students in the region. The curriculum, equipment, and real-world experiences are second to none. From culinary arts to welding to digital animation and more - the CTE Academy is a state of the art facility where students are encouraged to explore career paths prior to bearing the burden of a college or post-secondary tuition. With incredible support from the business community, the CTE Academy is a long-term workforce development tool and, ultimately, adds to the vibrancy and cutting-edge mentality of our community. So, whatever your future holds - a two year technical institute, a four year college or university, the military, or entry into the workforce - your experience at CTE will surely provide an educational advantage. Best wishes as you make plans for your future! Read More

George T. Baker Aviation Technical College is located at 3275 N.W. 42 Avenue, adjacent to the Miami International Airport. The school is a public, tax-supported institution authorized by the Florida Department of Education and operated by the Miami-Dade County Public School System. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT) and is certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration under Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Certificate # CT9T072R. George T. Baker Aviation Technical College is currently preparing approximately 1, 000 high school and adult students for careers in aviation. For high school students, we offer instruction in aerospace technology, electronics, avionics, and aircraft maintenance (airframe and powerplant). For adult students we offer instruction in electronics, avionics, and aircraft maintenance (airframe and powerplant). Both high school and adult students, upon completion of their respective course of study, may receive certificates issued from the NCATT, FCC, and FAA. We are only one of two schools in Florida to be accredited by the NCATT and the only school in the country to offer NCATT accredited courses to high school students. George T. Baker Aviation Technical College employs FAA, NCATT, and FCC licensed technicians with extensive aviation backgrounds who are certified for teaching by the State of Florida. Baker Aviation only employs certified FAA test examiners who administer oral, practical and written examinations on-site. Additionally, Baker Aviation articulates locally and nationally with colleges and universities offering a degree in aviation related areas. The aviation program was started in 1939 at Miami Senior High School. In 1942 the program moved into the unfinished Roosevelt Hotel. In 1943 the building became known as the Technical High School and several other programs moved into the facility. In 1947 the building was renamed the Lindsey Hopkins Education Center. Classes were held there until 1958 when the aviation program moved into its present quarters adjacent to Miami International Airport. In 1961 the building was dedicated as George T. Baker Aviation Maintenance Technician School to honor Mr. Baker who, until his death, had been president of National Airlines, and had donated the land to the School Board of Miami-Dade County. VISION The vision for George T. Baker Aviation Technical College is to provide occupational training to persons interested in aviation maintenance, electronics, and avionics; and for all students to become program completers, possess an Airframe and Powerplant certificate or a Federal Communications Commission license, obtain employment upon completion of a program, and become technologically proficient.

Donna F. Wilt, Ph.D., is an ATP, a Master CFI and an associate professor of aviation at Hampton University. She says: "The FAA states that an applicant for a student-pilot certificate must be at least 14 years old for the operation of a glider or balloon and 16 years old for other categories of aircraft. Many of us have heard of teenagers who soloed an airplane on their 16th birthday. These teenagers probably started flying years before they were eligible for a student-pilot certificate. "My definition of being ready to learn to fly includes no specific age. People are ready to learn to fly if they are motivated to learn, can read and understand the flight training material, can learn and follow procedures, can understand how to interpret the flight instruments/displays, can reach the controls and see out of the airplane and have good situational awareness. Before they can be pilot in command, they also must exhibit higher-order thinking skills, learn and apply rules to solve multipart problems, and exhibit good decision-making skills. "What is too old to learn to fly? There is also no specific age. The United Flying Octogenarians is an organization of pilots who have flown as pilot in command on or after their 80th birthday. They know that the abilities required for seniors are exactly the same as stated above for younger pilots. Senior pilots may work harder and put in more hours learning to fly than their younger counterparts do, but mastery is what counts. Some of the required skills may decrease with age, but you can't generalize. Some adults don't have what it takes to be good pilots regardless of age. "Seniors have more medical issues than younger pilots do, but if a pilot is healthy enough to fly, age is not the issue. Senior pilots may not be as quick as younger pilots, but they have the advantage of experience and better-developed decision-making skills. Bottom line: Age is not a limit. The ability to fly depends on an individual's physical and mental ability. To apply generalizations inevitably results in discriminating against people who are capable but do not fit typical expectations." Thomas P. Turner holds a master's degree in aviation safety, is a three-time Master CFI and is a member both of SAFE and NAFI. He was the 2010 National FAA Safety Team Representative of the Year and the 2008 FAA Central Region CFI of the Year, and he offers a free Flying Lessons Weekly e-newsletter at mastery-flight-training.com. He says : "David was 15. He took to ground school with vigor. And he taught me that young people are easy to teach to fly - they have no fear and will simply do what you tell them. Stalls. Steep turns. Engine failures. He nailed them all. "Jason was 19, but he carried youthful fearlessness too far. On our first (and only) flight he saw a low bridge and said, matter-of-factly, "I can fly under that bridge." I explained the rules and the test-pilot precision necessary to survive such an attempt … and yet Jason kept talking about flying under a bridge, so much so I feared he'd try it the first time he went up solo. I never flew with him again. "Tom flew to commemorate the 75th anniversary of his first solo flight. This was really something considering our flight was in 1989. Although Tom hadn't flown in 10 years, he was smooth and precise and taught me a little about flying the Cessna 152, a type he'd never flown before. "Gene was in his late 60s. He progressed slowly to cross-country flights. He was meticulous with his checkpoints and I signed him off for solo along a route we'd flown together. After a frantic day trying to find where he'd gone, I got a call from Gene from an airport 150 miles in the wrong direction. More dual and two more solo attempts resulted in similar results, and Gene faded away from the instructional schedule. "When is someone too young to fly? It's a matter of judgment and maturity — if a young person has the discipline to learn and live by the rules, then he/she will be a joy to teach. When is someone too old? When mental acuity falters or physical problems prevent performing normal and emergency procedures, then it's time to hang it up. Calendar age isn't the factor in learning to fly. It's attitude, clarity and physical ability — all things the CFI must help students learn about themselves."

Airline Training Programs Garmin G500 Equipped This training center features 2012-model Piper Seminoles with the Garmin G500 electronic flight deck. Study the G500 information in the Piper Seminole Training Supplement before you arrive for training. Transportation Go Airport Shuttle – SAN Enterprise Rent-A-Car – 1mi (858) 560-9050 Alamo Rent-A-Car – .9mi (858) 278-0700 Avis Rent-A-Car – 1.1mi (858) 974-8630 Lodging Courtyard San Diego Central – 1.1mi (858) 573-0700 Four Points By Sheraton San Diego – .4mi (858) 277-8888 Extended Stay – 1.4 mi (858) 292-8927 Residence Inn San Diego Central – 1.6mi (858) 278-2100 ATP Housing for Career Pilot Students ATP offers a convenient housing option for $225 per week. You get a shared bedroom in an upscale, furnished apartment with all utilities included. (Phone service is not provided.) Well-equipped business center facilities and recreation facilities are available at all ATP apartments. Single-occupancy rooms may be available at a higher rate. With no lease obligation, this option is perfect for students in the Airline Career Pilot Program. MYF Housing Broadstone Corsair With one of the most convenient locations in San Diego County, Corsair gives you instant access to the city’s best destinations and makes for a quick commute in any direction. Located adjacent to the axis of the 805, 163 and 15 freeways, just above Fashion Valley and a few miles from downtown – you simply can’t live closer to it all. And when you want to stay close to home, Kearny Mesa is a growing epicenter for craft breweries, tasting rooms and cultural cuisine. Oh, and shopping is just a few minute’s drive in almost any direction.

A United Parcel Service Inc. pilot who said he felt tired was descending too steeply when his plane struck a hillside in Alabama and crashed before dawn last year, according to documents released by U.S. investigators. Captain Cerea Beal told a fellow UPS pilot within a day of the fatal Aug. 14 flight that “the schedules are killing him and he could not keep this up, ” according to records released today by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board. The NTSB is holding a one-day hearing into the accident, in which Beal and his co-pilot were killed, about six weeks after cargo airlines were exempted from new U.S. rules to limit the hours passenger-airline pilots can fly, particularly late at night. UPS is the world’s largest package-delivery company. Cargo-airline pilots often fly at night ferrying parcels around the country for daytime delivery, a practice that has raised calls by unions to limit work hours. UPS’s pilots union, the Independent Pilots Association, has lobbied Congress and sued the Federal Aviation Administration to extend the pilot rest rule to include cargo airlines. Documents and testimony at today’s hearing showed the pilots made several errors as they attempted to touch down at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport’s Runway 18, which is 5, 000 feet (1, 524 meters) shorter than the alternate landing strip and lacked an instrument-landing system that guides aircraft on a constant descent. The longer runway, which was closed for maintenance, reopened a few minutes after the crash. Proper Rest The documents also raise questions about whether pilots did all they could have done to get proper rest before the flight. Beal, 58, of Matthews, North Carolina, and First Officer Shanda Fanning, 37, of Lynchburg, Tennessee, died, according to a release by Atlanta-based UPS. It was the second fatal airline crash on U.S. soil last year. An Asiana Airlines Inc. plane struck a seawall while trying to land in San Francisco July 6, killing three passengers. While Fanning went off duty at 6:15 a.m. the day before the accident and didn’t report to work until shortly before 9 p.m., she could have been asleep no more than 5 1/2 hours, according to an NTSB analysis of her schedule. Hotel and witness records showed she left her room for most of the day, according to the NTSB. ‘So Tired’ Fanning, in comments recorded on the plane’s crash-proof recorder in the cockpit, talked about her fatigue. About an hour before the accident, as the pilots readied their plane to leave Louisville, Kentucky, she told Beal she had gotten “good” sleep the day before and napped in a crew-rest facility at the airport. “When my alarm went off, I mean, I’m thinkin’ I’m so tired, ” she said, according to the NTSB transcript. Beal had been off duty for seven days before reporting to work on Aug. 12, according to the records. He had called in sick on Aug. 9 at the same time he was attending a family reunion, according to the records. The company, in a statement distributed at the hearing, cautioned against concluding that the pilots’ work schedules contributed to fatigue. Pilots are responsible for getting adequate rest while off duty, UPS said. Approach Errors Flight 1354, an Airbus SAS A300-600F, hit a hillside cloaked in darkness less than 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) from the runway, breaking apart and bursting into flames at 4:47 a.m. local time. It had left from Louisville, the air hub for UPS.

At the College of Aeronautics we prepare our students to be successful in long careers in all aspects of the aviation industry - that includes the pilot of the aircraft. Florida Tech offers flight options with many undergraduate degrees through the College of Aeronautics. The flight training program for all flight option bachelor’s degrees consists of four flight courses. The flight training sequence is an integrated series of courses designed to prepare the student for a career as a commercial pilot. Upon successful completion of the flight program pilots will have earned at minimum their commercial pilot certificate with instrument and multiengine ratings, and at least of 190 hours of flight training. ATP Requirements Florida Tech offers a 3-course, 6-credit airline pilot training sequence that leads to a type rating in either the Airbus 320 (A320) or Boeing 737 (B737). We are currently the only regionally accredited national university to offer large jet airliner type rating courses for academic credit that may be applied to a 4-year bachelor's degree. Here, you can get a head start on the path to becoming a commercial airline pilot by earning a type rating before you graduate. The FAA now requires a minimum of 1, 500 hours of flight time to qualify for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) privileges. Pilots pursuing certain degrees along with their flight training at Florida Tech however are able to qualify for a restricted privileges ATP certificate significantly earlier. Graduates of any degree with a flight option from the College of Aeronautics gives the pilot the opportunity to qualify for a restricted privileges ATP certificate at 1, 000 hours, allowing them to pursue employment with airlines much earlier than many of their peers.