Private Pilot Opportunities
As a CFA private pilot graduate, you’ll have the license and skills to enjoy experiences such as:
Take the first step to an aviation career with a Private Pilot License
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Employment for airline and commercial pilots are projected to grow 6% from 2021-2031, with a median salary of $134,600. A private pilot license (PPL) is the first step toward landing a great job with an airline. If you already have a PPL, we can assist in customizing your learning journey.
*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.
As a CFA private pilot graduate, you’ll have the license and skills to enjoy experiences such as:
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:
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!
An FAA PPL allows you to pilot a single-engine aircraft privately (not for pay). This means you can carry passengers such as friends and family without receiving compensation. With our quick, four month program, you’ll learn all the skills needed to successfully complete your PPL including:
For foreign students, once you’ve earned your USA FAA credentials, we’ll assist you in converting them to the appropriate foreign credentials.
As a CFA student, you’ll fly Cessna and Beechcraft airplanes that are maintained above FAA safety standards
With over 50 years of producing single-engine aircrafts, Cessna has released the SP line ensuring rock-solid reliability while being one of the most outstanding classes of aircrafts on the market.
Look no further than the Beechcraft Duchess for your multi-engine training needs. It has a four-seat, light, twin-engines and constant speed propeller making itself perfect for long navigational flights.
With 200 degrees wrap-around visuals, realistic flight controls, interchangeable cockpits and more, the Redbird LD trains students for single or multi-engine aircrafts.
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.
Get one-on-one support and mentoring from licensed, experienced flight instructors.
Located on Gillespie Field Airport, you’ll get experience with air traffic control communications.
With 260 days of sunshine year-round, you’ll have plenty of days to build maximum flight hours.
Maintained above FAA industry standards, our aircraft will provide you a safe training environment.
We’ll help you get connected with the right airlines so you can advance your pilot career.
We plan and sponsor various student events throughout the year so you’ll develop friendships – for life.
Your pursuit of higher education is one of the most important investments you'll make. CFA will work with you to identify a financing plan that fits your needs. We offer loans through thirty-party financial institutions, as well as affordable monthly payment options. Please contact us to learn more.
Tuition at California Flight Academy is broken up into four phases as highlighted on our Tuition page.
See Tuition PageAre you ready to become a pilot? Take the next step today!
To begin the application process, you will need to have the following ready:
If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact your admissions representative, email [email protected], or call: (619) 448-2212.