Have you ever dreamed of being the Captain aboard a commercial jetliner? Our Airline Pilot Program is designed to take students without any flight time, through their commercial pilot multi-engine, instrument rating, and then on to earning your first paycheck as a Certified Flight Instructor, the first step in your goal to fly for a major air carrier. Strong motivation and a willingness to have fun and learn are a must. 

The Airline Pilot Program is divided into a series of integrated, progressive courses of training designed to build on your increasing knowledge and experience. Our aim is to help you become the best you can be by give you the tools and experience you need achieve your goal.

Our program is aggressive. Students can expect to train 5-6 days per week, approximately 8 hours per day. A typical work day will comprise of 3 hours of ground, 1 or more hours of in-flight training, training videos, computer training and study sessions. It requires students who are dedicated and willing to work hard, but it's a lot of fun too!

The ground and flight training syllabus include regular checks and written tests to constantly monitor and evaluate a students progress thereby ensuring that the course completion standards are maintained for every phase of the program.

The pre-paid course price includes flight instruction, ground instruction, aircraft rental and use of our extensive video tape library and books. Student loans are available from many public and private sources and can often cover %100 of the cost of your training at very attractive terms and typically low interest rates. In addition to financing, California Flight Academy can also provide housing for the duration of your training.

RATINGS EARNED  Private Pilot License Instrument Rating Commercial Pilot License Multi-Engine Rating Certified Flight Instructor (Airplane) Certified Flight Instructor (Instrument Airplane) Airline Transport Pilot

The times listed below for completion of each course are the FAA mandated minimums needed to complete each stage. Most students cannot complete the courses within those minimums. 

Generally speaking, the average student can complete each stage in about 1.25 to 1.5 times the minimum. 

California Flight Academy has found that students who fly every day take less time to become proficient than those flying only once or twice a week. Additionally, The harder a student works, the less time it takes and consequently, the less money it costs. Keep in mind that our goal is to help you become a safe, proficient pilot with the skills and experience to become the best they can be, not to pass as many students in as short of time as possible.

The average duration for the entire Professional Pilot Program is approximately six (6) months.

Occasionally, students come to us with the first one or two stages already completed at another school. If this is your situation, please call us so that we can realistically evaluate your previous training and tailor the program to your needs.