Overview
School at a Glance
Location, fleet size, ratings offered, and contact info in one view.
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Schools
50
States
15+
Certificates
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Everything you need to pick the right school.
School at a Glance
Location, fleet size, ratings offered, and contact info in one view.
Transparent Costs
Program costs, hourly rates, and financing options clearly displayed.
Aircraft & Simulators
Full fleet list with aircraft types, quantities, and simulator access.
Every Certificate
Private, instrument, commercial, CFI, ATP and more. Filter by rating.
Airline Pathways
Direct airline partnerships, university programs, and career placement.
Common Questions
Answers to the questions student pilots actually ask each school.
Training Bases
All training locations with airport info and local weather.
Meet the School
Staff and instructor profiles, where schools have shared them.
Payment Options
VA benefits, financing plans, scholarships, and payment flexibility.
A few recognizable names from the directory. Every school gets a full profile.
ATP Flight School
Multiple Locations, US
CAE Phoenix Aviation Academy
Phoenix, AZ
Aviator College
Fort Pierce, FL
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
Epic Flight Academy
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Hillsboro Aero Academy
Hillsboro, OR
Quick answers about flight training and schools.
Costs vary widely, from several thousand dollars for a private pilot certificate at a local school to six figures for an accelerated ATP program. School profiles show pricing where schools have published it.
Part 141 schools follow an FAA-approved syllabus with structured training and often require fewer hours. Part 61 offers more flexibility. Our directory shows which regulation each school operates under.
Most schools offer Private, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI. Larger academies add Multi-Engine, ATP, and type ratings. Filter schools by the specific certificates you need.
Many schools have direct pathways to regional and major airlines. School profiles list career pathways and partnerships where available.
Many schools accept VA benefits, work with aviation financing lenders, or offer in-house payment plans. Ask the school directly, and check its profile for listed options.