BECOME AN
AIRLINE PILOT
Your Career Track™ to American,
Delta, and United.
Nation's Leader in Airline Pilot Training
Alumni-Proven, No-Compromise Airline Career Solutions. Become an airline pilot with FlighTrain's proven airline pilot training. Train full-time in the Airline Career Pilot Program or part-time in the Flex Commercial Pilot Program. Get the FlighTrain Advantage with structured training and career progression that puts aspiring airline pilots on the fast track — trusted by successful airlines since 1984.
Get Started for Only $4,995
The Career Track Discovery Program is your four-week introduction to flying. Log 23 hours of flight time toward your Private Pilot License. Test your flying aptitude and learn what it takes to be an airline pilot — without committing to a full career program.
Career Track Discovery Program »Your Career Track to the Major Airlines
Get the Competitive Edge with Airline-Backed Career Tracks™
CTP, Type Ratings, & Time Build
Advance your qualifications and experience as a professional pilot with FlighTrain's testing and time build blocks.
FlighTrain offers the FAA ATP-CTP written exam preparation and the ATP CTP course, including the A320 type rating.
ATP CTP
Airbus A320 Type Rating
Standard single-engine and multi-engine time build blocks for certified pilots.
Single-Engine Time Build Blocks
Multi-Engine Time Build Blocks
Discover Your Airline Career Track™
Learn the journey these Alumni took to American, Delta, and United.
Watch the Video »Find a Flight School Near You
67 Flight Training Centers Across the US
| New Locations in Boise, Greenville, Pittsburgh, and Fort Collins! |
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Highest Ratio of Graduate Placements to Students
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Delta Air Lines
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American Airlines
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Breeze Airways
Join the 1,100 Graduates Placed at Airlines in the Last 12 Months
How FlighTrain Supports 1,000 Flights Every Day
Behind the Scenes of Safety and Operations. See how FlighTrain's unmatched investment in aircraft and safety supports airline-oriented flight training nationwide.
Airline Pilot Training
From zero experience to the right seat of a major airline — structured, proven, and career-focused.
Programs Designed Around Your Career
FlighTrain offers two primary pathways into the airlines. Each program is built around airline-oriented flight training, modern glass-cockpit aircraft, and airline-standard Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) from day one.
Airline Career Pilot Program
Full-time, accelerated training from zero hours to Commercial Pilot with Multi-Engine and CFI ratings in as little as 7 months. Includes airline mentorship and career track placement.
Flex Commercial Pilot Program
Part-time training that fits around your current job or studies. Same airline-standard curriculum, structured flexibility, and the same career outcomes.
Career Track Discovery Program
A four-week introduction to flying for only $4,995. Log 23 hours toward your Private Pilot License and discover if an airline career is right for you.
Private Pilot License
The foundation of every pilot's journey. Learn to fly solo, navigate cross-country, and master the fundamentals in modern aircraft.
Instrument Rating
Fly safely in clouds and low visibility using advanced avionics. Essential for any professional pilot career.
CFI & CFII Training
Build hours while teaching. Flight instructor ratings are the most common path to reaching airline minimums.
The FlighTrain Advantage
Why more career pilots start their journey with FlighTrain than any other flight school.
Built Around Airline Standards
From the very first lesson, FlighTrain students fly using airline SOPs, crew resource management (CRM), and modern glass-cockpit aircraft. That means less transition time when you reach the airlines, and a smoother interview process.
Modern Fleet
A nationwide fleet of late-model, glass-cockpit aircraft maintained to airline standards.
Safety First
Independent safety audits, standardized training, and a safety-first culture across every location.
Structured Training
A defined syllabus with clear milestones — no guesswork, no wasted hours, no surprises.
Airline Partnerships
Direct pathways and mentorship from American, Delta, United, and regional partners.
67 Locations
Train close to home with the same curriculum and standards at every FlighTrain center.
Career Placement
A dedicated career services team supporting you from first solo to first airline job.
Pilot Career Guide
Everything you need to know to become a professional airline pilot.
How to Become an Airline Pilot
Becoming an airline pilot follows a well-defined path. At FlighTrain, we've refined this path over four decades to be as efficient and effective as possible.
- Step 1 — Earn your Private Pilot License (PPL).
- Step 2 — Complete Instrument Rating (IR).
- Step 3 — Earn your Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Multi-Engine Rating.
- Step 4 — Become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI / CFII) and build hours.
- Step 5 — Reach 1,500 hours and earn your ATP certificate.
- Step 6 — Interview with a regional airline and begin your airline career.
Career Outlook & Compensation
Airline pilot demand remains historically strong. First-year regional first officers typically earn $90,000–$110,000, while major airline captains regularly exceed $300,000 with excellent benefits and retirement contributions.
Find a Location
67 flight training centers across the United States — and growing.
Dallas, TX
4500 Aviation Boulevard, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75201
+1 (214) 555-0147
Phoenix, AZ
2100 Sky Harbor Way
Phoenix, AZ 85034
+1 (602) 555-0192
Orlando, FL
8800 Aero Drive
Orlando, FL 32827
+1 (407) 555-0164
Denver, CO
7500 Front Range Road
Denver, CO 80249
+1 (720) 555-0138
Charlotte, NC
3200 Aviation Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28208
+1 (704) 555-0176
Boise, ID (New)
1200 Runway Avenue
Boise, ID 83705
+1 (208) 555-0121
CTP & Type Ratings
Advance your qualifications with FAA ATP-CTP and Airbus A320 type rating training.
ATP CTP Course
The ATP Certification Training Program (CTP) is required by the FAA before you can take the ATP written exam. FlighTrain's CTP course delivers a rigorous, airline-standard classroom and simulator experience in just six days.
Airbus A320 Type Rating
Earn an FAA Airbus A320 type rating in 11 days at our Dallas training center, using full-flight simulators and airline-standard procedures.
ATP CTP
FAA-approved ATP Certification Training Program
Airbus A320 Type Rating
Full-flight simulator training and checkride
Time Build
Affordable, structured single-engine and multi-engine time build blocks.
Build Hours Toward Airline Minimums
Whether you're time-building toward your ATP certificate or preparing for a regional airline interview, FlighTrain offers efficient, standardized time build blocks with modern aircraft and professional instructors.
Single-Engine Time Build Blocks
50 hours of standardized single-engine time
Multi-Engine Time Build Blocks
50 hours of multi-engine time — highly valued by airlines
Financing
Flexible financing options designed to make flight training accessible.
Invest in Your Career
Flight training is an investment in your future. FlighTrain partners with leading aviation lenders to offer competitive rates, deferred payments while in training, and flexible repayment terms.
Competitive Rates
Starting rates from 5.99% APR for qualified applicants.
Deferred Payments
No payments required while you are actively enrolled in training.
Up to 100% Financing
Cover tuition, housing, and living expenses with a single loan.
Simple Application
Apply online in minutes with a soft credit check and no obligation.
VA Benefits
Approved for VA benefits for eligible veterans and service members.
Dedicated Advisors
A financing advisor walks you through every step of the process.
About FlighTrain
Four decades of building the world's best airline pilots.
Our Story
Founded in 1984, FlighTrain has grown into the nation's leading airline-oriented flight training academy. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Captain James Mitchell, we've placed more than 12,000 graduates into professional pilot careers with regional, national, and major airlines.
Our mission is simple: deliver the most structured, career-focused flight training in the world — and stand behind every graduate from first solo to first airline job.
Founder & CEO
Captain James Mitchell
Phone
+1 (214) 555-0147
1-800-FLIGHT-1 (1-800-354-4481)
info@flghtrain.com
admissions@flghtrain.com
Headquarters
4500 Aviation Boulevard, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Office Hours
Mon–Fri: 8am – 7pm CT
Sat: 9am – 4pm CT
Website
www.flghtrain.com
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