Become a Commercial Pilot in Less Than a Year
Our Commercial Pilot program in sunny San Diego, California gives you the shortest pathway to a professional career.
Employers Who Hire Our Graduates
Pilot Job Outlook is Strong
Employment for airline and commercial pilots are projected to grow 6% from 2021-2031, with a median salary of $211,790.*
6%Projected growth
$211,790Median salary
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes532011.htm Site visited on 6/8/2023. Also, job market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program and may differ based on your geographic location and other factors.
Job Placement Assistance - For Life
At CFA, our success is your success. Starting on day one, we aim to provide our students with the resources needed for a successful career. This is why we assist our graduates, for life, with the following:
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Career coaching
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Interview preparation
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Resume Building
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License & rating transition
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Building a professional network
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Job placement assistance
Customize Your Personalized Training Pathway
At CFA, we offer training pathways in the following:
Guaranteed Job Interview for CFA Graduates
If you earn your private, instrument, and commercial licenses from CFA, and your CFI from any school, we’ll guarantee you a job interview. This will allow you to earn additional flight hours to be hired as a pilot. Many newly licensed pilots earn their flight instructor ratings so they can teach students and earn up to 1,000 hours or more of flight time while getting paid!
Benefits of Training at California Flight Academy
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Personalized Mentoring
Get one-on-one support and mentoring from licensed, experienced flight instructors.
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Gillespie Field
Located on Gillespie Field Airport, you’ll get experience with air traffic control communications.
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San Diego Weather
With 260 days of sunshine year-round, you’ll have plenty of days to build maximum flight hours.
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Modern Aircraft
Maintained above FAA industry standards, our aircraft will provide you a safe training environment.
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Job Placement Assistance
We’ll help you get connected with the right airlines so you can advance your pilot career.
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Build a Network
We plan and sponsor various student events throughout the year so you’ll develop friendships – for life.
Graduate Success
Not only do we receive high satisfaction ratings from our graduates, but they also are placed with some of the top airlines around the globe.
Our Blog
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The Commercial Pilot Shortage and the Future of the Industry
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FAA Licenses and the Ratings to Become a Commercial Pilot: What You Need to Know
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The Soft Skills That Commercial Flight Pilots Must Possess
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5 Reasons Southern California Is the Best Place for Commercial Pilot Training
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