CFI group photo at our Farmingdale, NY location on Jan. 30, 2023. An amazing example of experience and passion.
You're Comparing Schools. You need this information. The section
below is a lot to read, but please do your research about pricing and post-school
opportunities before your start at any flight school.
We list all your tuition and non-tuition expenses below, and show that we are
substantially less expensive than our competitors.
• Part 141 curriculum approved at every location means an absolute interest in
training quality and safety. The ability to utilize Part 141 and Part 61 training on
a course-by-course and "individual student performance" basis allows faster
completion and more hours available to students, if there is a need for additional
training for proficiency.
• Fly every type of aircraft in our fleet during your program, or stick to one or
two. We actually want you to have fun.
• You've worked hard to become a CFI and we're not going to place you behind a desk
with a phone to work Admissions or simply teach ground school. We're going to put
you to work in the air so you can log your necessary hours to get to 1500. If you
end up enjoying teaching (like we do,) we're not going to ask you to leave as soon
as you log those 1500 hours, because we see an immense value in your experience as
an educator. You can continue to teach and grow with us if the airlines aren't the
right fit for you. The airlines aren't the only career option -- Chief Pilots,
Designated Pilot Examiners, Operations Managers, Aviation Safety Inspectors are all
in demand.
• Some schools promote an Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program
(ATCP or FAA-Approved 14 CFR Part 142 Airline Training) as a “perk” to their
program, which it isn't. Traditionally, this exact training is provided by the
airline you are hired by as a First Officer. Therefore, something that is part of
your onboard training with any typical regional airline isn't advertised to look
like one of our "perks," as our major competitors do.
Why do we note some of these things so specifically? Because we want you to ask
questions and put any flight school you research on the spot. You should get the
most out of your training experience and you need to get all the details about what
happens when you become a Flight Instructor with your school choice. You should also
research how your school choice measures up in producing pilots suited for all types
of different careers.
We understand that it's hard to know what to ask, and you're welcome to reach out to
our Admissions Team for guidance, even about how to compare flight schools. We want
you to compare us with your other choices. We want you to do your research. We're
confident you'll be impressed with the programs we have to offer, the individual
attention you will receive, and the quality of training you'll experience with
Academy of Aviation.
• Our Multiple locations are all Part 141 Approved.
• Veterans Benefits
• 100% Flight Training Financing
• Airline Partnerships
Like we say in our blogs and our website pages, do your research and PLEASE ask why
all of these things matter in the flight training industry, and how the above points
can benefit you as a student pilot. Ask one of our admissions reps about anything at
all. We'll talk to you and try to give you the most qualified answers to your flight
training questions, even if you decide to go elsewhere. We are all human, and we
genuinely care about safety, quality and success in the aviation industry. As a
relatively smaller school compared to our competition, we pride ourselves in our
ability to provide passionate and talented CFIs for every student, with strict
oversight of the quality of our flight instruction.
