Commercial Flight Pilot School Training
Commercial flight training schools prepare students for careers as professional pilots with airlines or aviation flight school departments. Accredited schools offer training which students can use towards the completion of an associate degree, Bachelor's in Aviation or Airline Transport Professional Pilot Operations, or a Master's in Aviation Management. The number of flight and classroom hours offered varies depending on the level of commercial flight certification and the school. Students must meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight instruction hour requirements and pass written examinations to obtain a commercial pilots license.
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Aerosim Flight Academy
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The Aerosim Flight Academy provides flight and classroom training to students as part of Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Rating training. Training includes instruction in Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM), Crew Resource Management (CRM), and Single Pilot Management (SRM). Students are evaluated by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Check Instructors during in-flight practice sessions, participate in an airline interview and screening process, complete FAA approved standardized testing, and complete more than 800 hours of flight time. The AFA is a member of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Airline Transport Professionals
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Airline Transport Professionals (ATP) offers an Associate of Science, or Bachelor of Science Degree in Airline Transport Professional Pilot Operations that includes Commercial Multi-Instrument and Advanced Jet Training. The degree program is offered via a partnership with Mountain State University. The 16-month program provides students with the training and flight experience to obtain FAA commercial pilot certification. Students receive more than 540 hours of flight instruction and complete courses in ethics, communication, geography, meteorology, pilot theory, introduction to instrument flight training, and multi-engine theory. To apply for the program, applicants must submit an official copy of their academic transcripts, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and participate in an Introductory Training Flight and Admissions interview.
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Phoenix East Aviation Inc.
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Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) Inc. offers accredited commercial flight training courses. Students can apply the courses towards an Associate in Science and/or Bachelor's Degree in Professional Aviation, Aviation Technology, Aviation Management or a Master's Degree in Aviation Management at participating academic institutions. These institutions include Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Utah Valley State College, Everglades University, and Mountain State University. PEA offers level one or level two Professional Programs and an Airline Transport Program (ATP). Course topic areas include multi-engine instrument commercial training, certified flight instruction, and commercial instruments. Class time and flight hours range from 541 hours for the Professional Program level one to 2,753 hours for the ATP Program.
U.S. Flight Academy
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The U.S. Flight Academy Professional Pilot Course provides commercial flight instructor training via classroom and in flight instruction. Course modules include private pilot course, instrument rating, commercial pilot course, multi-engine rating, certified flight instructor and airline transport pilot training. As part of the course, students must pass FAA approved examinations and complete Practical In-Flight Tests. Classroom and in-flight instruction varies from 487 hours for Certified Flight Instructor Level One training to 540 hours for Multi-Engine Certified Flight Instructor training.
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