Pilot Training
Timeline
Start your pilot career after getting your commercial certificate. Start flying now and build the necessary hours to become an airline pilot. One way SimpliFly can help is by becoming a certified flight instructor (CFI).
How much is the cost of flight training?
The cost of flight training varies greatly depending on a number of factors such as type of training, the student's aptitude and experience level, and the type of aircraft used.
Although the actual cost of flight training can vary widely, plan to budget around $18,000 to $20,000 for private pilot fixed wing. To get more details on hourly rates, program pricing, and potential financing options; give us a call today and speak to a SimpliFly team member.
Timeline
Approximate Training Durations
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Private Pilot Certificate
The first step in becoming a pilot is obtaining your private pilot certificate. You'll learn how to fly a plane and at the end of this training, you will be able to take off and land by yourself and be the pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft.
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Instrument Rating
After getting your private pilot certificate, the next step would be getting an instrument rating where you can fly without visual references. Having an instrument rating allows you to fly in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and challenging weather.
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Commercial Certificate
A major milestone in your pilot training. Getting your commercial certificate allows you to fly for compensation or hire. Many move on to becoming a CFI, but there are many other career options out there like surveying, charter, banner towing, and sky diving.
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Multi Engine Rating
Eventually, adding on a multi engine rating will be beneficial for your pilot career and make you more competitive. With this rating, you can fly airplanes with multiple engines. This opens a whole new door of opportunity where you can fly more complex and advanced aircraft.
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Certified Flight Instructor
Touted as the best way to build time, become a CFI and help people new to aviation become pilots. All while building the neccessary time needed to meet ATP minimums and airline requirements and then getting paid for it.
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Certified Flight Instructor-Instruments
The final step in your CFI journey. With this rating, you can teach students how to fly in instrument conditions. This is a great way to build more time and experience while helping others achieve their dreams of becoming a pilot.
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Multi-Engine Instructor
As a MEI you can teach students how to fly multi-engine aircraft. This is a great way to build more time and experience while helping others achieve their dreams of becoming a pilot. You will learn advanced systems and procedures including engine management, emergency protocols, and more.
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What Happens Next?
Finish Building Time at SimpliFly
At SimpliFly, we take pride in the success stories of our graduates who have embarked on remarkable career journeys after obtaining their necessary flight hours with us. Numerous individuals have transitioned from our flight training program to prestigious positions within the airline industry or other exciting aviation career opportunities.
After completing your commercial pilot certificate, you will need to build flight hours to qualify for an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate. The minimum flight hours required to become an airline pilot is 1,500 hours. This can be achieved by becoming a certified flight instructor (CFI) and teaching others how to fly.
Start your training today at SimpliFly and take the first step towards building seniority within the airlines, unlocking a world of exciting possibilities and experiences that await you in the aviation industry.
Safety First
Is Flight Training Safe?
When contemplating the journey of learning to fly, it's natural to have concerns about potential risks. However, you can find reassurance in the fact that flight training is a safety-centric activity, with a steadfast focus on safety throughout every aspect of the training process.
The aviation industry upholds an unwavering commitment to safety, and this commitment seamlessly extends to flight training at SimpliFly.
The NTSB reported that the fatal accident rate for general aviation has been declining for over a decade, and in 2020, it reached its lowest level ever recorded.
SimpliFly takes safety seriously. We are a team of highly trained professionals. In addition, our aircraft are meticulously maintained and inspected regularly.
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Our Programs
Your aviation dreams take center stage here. Whether pursuing a professional career, building flight hours, or seeking leisurely adventure, we have the perfect path for you.
Private Pilot
Your passport to the skies! Learn to pilot your dreams with our Private Pilot Course.
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Instrument Rating
Navigate through clouds and the skies with precision through our Instrument Rating course.
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Commercial Pilot
Start your pilot career with our Commercial Pilot Course. Your path to the captain's seat is here.
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Multi-Engine Rating
Master the art of multi engine flying and unlock new horizons in your aviation career.
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Certified Flight Instructor
Become a trusted guide in the world of aviation. Become a CFI and help others reach their dreams.
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Certified Flight Instructor Instruments
Become a trusted guide in the world of aviation. Become a CFI and help others reach their dreams.
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Multi-Engine Instructor
Become a trusted guide in the world of aviation. Become a CFI and help others reach their dreams.
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Fly with the team that makesbecoming a pilot simple
We are a team of aviation experts in Mesa, AZ with decades of combined experience in the flight training industry. Our simple and effective training programs are designed to get you safely in the air as quickly as possible.