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Pilot Skills, Attributes and Flight Training Education

Aviator College — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:09:26 GMT

Do You Have What it Takes to Become a Pilot? A lot would depend on the type of pilot your want to be.

A student pilot license (certificate) is designed for the initial training period of flying. The student pilot must have a flight instructor present. He or she can solo after appropriate instructor endorsements.  
A recreational pilot certificate limits the holder to: specific categories and classes of aircraft, the number of passengers which may be carried, the distance that may be flown from the departure point, flight into controlled airports, and other limitations.
A private pilot certificate lets the pilot carry passengers and provides for limited business use of an airplane.  
A commercial pilot certificate lets the pilot conduct some operations for compensation and hire.
  An airline transport pilot certificate is required to fly as captain by some air transport operations.

Pilot Attributes

By Jagg Xaxx

Eyesight: A pilot needs good eyesight, although, with the exception of a position as a fighter pilot, it doesn't have to be perfect. If your eyes are good enough to operate an airplane safely, either uncorrected or with glasses or contact lenses, you are qualified to obtain a pilot's license. As people age, their eyesight tends to deteriorate, particularly at night. Aging pilots need to take this into account, and may reach a point where they can't fly at night, or at all if their eyesight becomes poor enough.
Training: Training is essential to become a pilot. The amount of training varies greatly depending on the type of airplane you will be flying. A commercial airline pilots and military pilots receive extensive training, but a private pilot operating a small Cessna can learn to fly in a matter of weeks. Different levels of certification can be gained based on courses taken and on number of hours flown. People who operate unusual aircraft such as balloons and helicopters need different training and different certifications.
Mechanical Ability: If you have the money to hire a professional aircraft mechanic, it isn't absolutely necessary to understand the mechanics of your airplane, but it is very advisable. While flying in a well-maintained airplane is a very safe activity, there is always the potential for problems in a complicated machine. Prudent pilots understand their airplanes, known how to maintain them, and most importantly know how to react to a variety of emergency mechanical situations that may occur while they are in the air.
Determination: Becoming an experienced pilot takes a lot of money and time. Actually buying your own airplane is an even larger investment than learning to fly it. Becoming a pilot isn't something to be undertaken lightly, and many people who pursue it without full commitment never complete the process or receive their license. Particularly in the challenging and competitive fields of commercial airlines and military aircraft, it can take years of training and seeking a position before you find yourself actually in the cockpit.

Pilot Skills

By Peter Timm

Perception Skills: Pilots must have the ability to differentiate between essential and nonessential information concerning the act of flying and have a sense of perceptual recognition (the ability to focus on essential information). Additionally, pilots must also have a sense of selective perception (the ability to visually focus despite numerous distractions).
Logic Skills: The ability to logically and quickly assess situations is imperative to flying aircraft. Logical reasoning is ability to practically evaluate a set of actions based upon given information. When flying aircraft, the pilot is required to navigate, communicate and operate the aircraft in a possibly changing environment. All of these processes require the ability to logically assess and think through any given situation.
Communication Skills: Communication is an integral part of safely flying an aircraft. A working knowledge of vocabulary and a high degree of word fluency is necessary to successfully become a pilot.

Education

by Michelle Hogan

Degree: The type of degree you get depends on the type of pilot you wish to become. If you wish to fly for an airline or other corporation---large or small--you will likely need a college degree in math, physics, engineering or an aeronautical concentration. There are some colleges, like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, that provide both flight training and a degree, but you don't have to go to such a college to be employed as a pilot.
Flight Training: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires that those who wish to fly airplanes or other aircraft train both on the ground and in the air for a certain number of hours. There are many flight schools certified by the FAA in the United States. All pilots must be at least 18 years old and have at least 250 hours of flight experience, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition, pilots must understand navigation techniques, FAA regulations and be able to fly by instruments only during periods of low visibility. To work for an airline, a pilot must be at least 23 years old, have a minimum of 1,500 hours of flight experience and pass additional written tests and flight exams.

Aviator Flight School and Flight Training Programs

For more than 27 years Aviator has been the leader in multi-engine flight training. We have provided over 5000 professional pilots to the airline industry, both nationally and worldwide, through our Professional Pilot Flight Training Programs. Our FAA-certified Part 141 approved flight programs provide students with the skills and experience demanded by today’s commercial aviation industry. Aviator is accredited by the ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges).

Our Professional Pilot Program is set in a flight training, structured environment to ensure the student receives the knowledge that is required to be a professional pilot. This program is from 0 hours to over 250 hours, of which 200 hours will be multi-engine time. The program includes Private Pilot Single Engine through the Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Certificate. Cross Country flying is coast-to-coast, if desired.

When you choose Aviator, all flight training is logged in aircraft. Our Flight Training Devices (FTDs) are used for ground training purposes only. NO FTDs (SIMULATORS) ARE USED FOR FLIGHT TIME TOWARDS YOUR RATINGS!

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The Cost of Private Pilot License and Training

Aviator College — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:29:00 GMT

You chose a great career. The rewards of being a commercial pilot are very satisfying – the job is exciting and the average salary of a commercial pilot is over $100,000 a year. Getting your private pilot license will not be not easy. Flight training is expensive and financing may be tough. Before spending thousands of dollars on your college education and flight training, we recommend you do your homework in researching the right aviation college and/or flight school.

Frederick Longe has written a great article for aspiring pilots and flight training students that outlines expenses and cost associated with getting a Private Pilot License (PPL). He has been flying since 1985. He has logged over 9,000 Hours of flight instruction alone. In 1998 Longe was awarded one of the first Master CFI Designations in the country by the National Association Of Flight Instructors. Airfreddy's Private Pilot Training Information Website.

If you have been looking around the internet on information about the cost of a Private Pilot License, I am sure you have seen some articles written by people who are not even in the industry and others written by Private Pilots who may have just received their private pilot licenses. Some of the information may be close and others are pretty far off.

There are a lot of factors that will determine what a Private Pilot License (Certificate) will cost you. The first things you want to think about are:

Airplane Price Per Hour
Flight Instructor Price Per Hour

Depending on where you are in the country these rates can be dramatically different. These two rates will be the most important factors however, there are other factors that can dramatically increase your cost. I will give you some examples of things you want to look at.

1. The Flight School Itself: You need to poke your nose around the community and see what is going on. You will want to ask people who recently got their Private Pilot License and ask them how much it cost and how many hours they ended up having.

In many cases you will see much more than the flashy clean flight school. I know of many Flashy High Dollar Flight Schools that once you get out into the aviation community, you will want nothing to do with them. You may find many of the people you talk to ending up with an excessive amount of hours and may have had up to six instructors. I know this first hand since many of those students come to me half way through their training. This is one reason I always tell people to take some time and research and come up with a plan first.

There are on the other hand many flight schools that are concerned about their students and are willing to work with students to get them licensed in a cost effective manner. You just have to find them.

2. The Flight Instructor: If your instructor is not a good teacher your chances of getting your private pilot license in a cost effective manner get slimmer. You need to look into this.

Other factors that have to do with the flight instructor is their aviation game-plan. If they are a good flight instructor that cares about his/her students you can plan with them and get things done in a cost and time effective manner. If you have an instructor that is just trying to get to the magic hiring number for an airline, your flight training will be compromised and you can plan on spending a lot more money.

3. Books and Materials:

In most cases you can get home study courses for about $200 or so. Some schools will require you get their $500 DVD packages. I have always told students to do what is best for them. All of the courses out there cover the same material taken from the official FAA publications. The material that is used for your practical test is the FAA publications.

4. Examiner Fees:

This part most flight schools don't even mention at all. Once again depending on where you are in the world, this price can vary a lot. One part of the country you may find a private pilot flight test for $200 but in others like here in phoenix it will around $400.

A few of these factors put together can make the difference between a happy safe confident Private Pilot and a frustrated student pilot. If you are on a tight budget and have been saving for a long time, these factors will make a difference.

Planning this out is the most important thing you can do. In order to pass the Private Pilot License flight test you need to be proficient. Depending on the rates, instructor, and Flight School You Choose, $8,000 - $9,000 is a realistic budget and finishing at 45-50 hours is realistic.

The Planning process is the most important part. There are many delays that can happen, weather, maintenance and people getting sick.

For Explaining this I break the Private Pilot License Cost down into four parts. I do this so you can understand each phase of training. Then we will add it all up and you can see were the expenses are coming from. I break everything down in the following manner:

Private Pilot License Cost - Books and Materials
Private Pilot License Cost - Pre Solo Training
Private Pilot License Cost - Post Solo Training
Private Pilot License Cost- Flight Test Preparation
Total Private Pilot License Cost

Each one of these areas has a cost. It is easier to understand when you have everything broken down in front of you. Planning for the Private Pilot License is the most important thing you can do.

Aviator Flight Training

The Aeronautical Science Program prepares the graduate for an aviation career by providing a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, aeronautical sciences, aeronautical technology, and the aviation industry. Aviator provides the most cost effective pilot training program with a two year degree in an aviation related field.

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Pilot Jobs for Flight School Graduates

Aviator College — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:07:00 GMT

The earning potential for flight school graduates varies greatly depending on the industry. Airline pilots’ earnings’ are amongst the highest in the country and depend on the pilots’ rank, experience, aircraft type and the size of the airline. Aircraft pilots and flight engineers are expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations. Regional airlines and low-cost carriers will present the best opportunities; pilots attempting to get jobs at the major airlines will face strong competition.

Pilots attempting to get jobs at the major airlines will face strong competition, as those firms tend to attract many more applicants than the number of job openings. Applicants also will have to compete with laid-off pilots for any available jobs. Pilots who have logged the greatest number of flying hours using sophisticated equipment typically have the best prospects. For this reason, military pilots often have an advantage over other applicants.

Pilot Jobs Outlook

The report below is written by Angela Ballard.
Jobs in the aviation industry span a wide range of skill sets and experience levels; for those leaving the military, according to CNN Money and PayScale.com’s list of great careers in 2011, Aviation Program Management and Airline Pilot are two of the best careers to pursue.

The median pay for Aviation Program Managers is $115,000 and the 10-year job growth rate is approximated at 7%. Depending on what your military experienced entailed, you may not even need project management certification.
For veteran military pilots, the CNN report states that there are a few reasons why becoming a commercial pilot is appealing. Flying a commercial aircraft provides a family-friendly environment that is great for pilots with young children. A career as a civilian pilot means most of your time will revolve around flying (while rising in military ranks generally means flying less). Though there are over a million pilots in the US already (you can find a pilot in the FindTheBest database), the 10-year job growth is approximated at 8%, which is an addition of about 60,000 jobs.

Switching to a civilian pilot career means getting an FAA flight certification; the protocol for converting a military certification depends on the type of aircraft you flew. AviationSchoolsOnline.com is a great resource for finding VA approved flight certification programs. FindTheBest also has a database of FAA Medical Examiners to make finding an examiner, to issue or reissue a pilot medical certificate, as easy as possible. Jobs in the aviation industry are growing, and for those with the incredible training and experience the military provides, a career in aviation is a great option.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to start your airline pilot career, wait no more. According to Boeing, the world’s airlines, both in established and emerging markets, will require over 450,000 new commercial pilots to fly the aircraft currently on order with the major manufacturers. Here’s the company’s breakdown of where those airline jobs will be based:

Europe – 92,000+
Asia Pacific – 183,000+
China – 72,000+
North America – 82,000+
Latin America – 41,000+
Middle East – 36,000+
Africa – 14,000+
Russia/CIS 9,800+

In the airline business, seniority is everything. The sooner you start, the more seniority you’ll earn. Source

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Pilot Training in USA

Sofia Sapojnikova — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:59:00 GMT

A commercial aviation license is one of the most coveted and sacred certificates you can receive. The benefits and privileges are great and the responsibilities are enormous. Acquiring a license can be a formidable task. There are the three basic categories you need to know: aeronautical knowledge, flight proficiency and aeronautical experience.

Pilot Training-Aeronautical Knowledge

A person who applies for a commercial pilot certificate must receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on knowledge that applies to the aircraft category and class rating sought. This includes applicable Federal Aviation regulations, accident reporting requirements of the National Transportation Safety Board, basic aerodynamics and the principles of flight, meteorology including the recognition of critical weather situations, safe and efficient operation of aircraft, principles and functions of aircraft systems, maneuvers, procedures, and emergency operations appropriate to the aircraft, night and high-altitude operations, procedures for operating within the National Airspace System - and other important topics.

Pilot Training-Flight Proficiency

This includes preflight preparation, airport operations, takeoffs, landings and go-around, performance maneuvers, ground reference maneuvers, navigation, slow flight and stalls, emergency operations, high-altitude operations, and post-flight procedures.

Pilot Training-Aeronautical Experience

A person who applies for a commercial pilot certificate must log at least 250 hours of flight time as a pilot that consists of at least - 100 hours in powered aircraft, 100 hours of pilot-in-command flight time and 50 hours in cross-country flight of which at least 10 hours must be in airplanes.

Pilot Certification in the United States

Obtaining pilot certification in the United States is a complex series of tests and requirements. It is administered by FARs (or Federal Aviation Regulations) that are established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA.) The FAA governs all aviation activities in the United States like pilot training activities, airplane design, airline flights, hot-air ballooning, man-made structure heights and even model rocket launches and model aircraft operation.
All pilot certificates and ratings require a practical test which is usually referred to as a "check ride.” For each practical test, the FAA has published a Practical Test Standards document which is expected to be used by the applicant, the flight instructor and the examiner. A practical test is administered by an FAA Inspector or an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. The check-ride is divided into two parts:

The oral exam
The flight test in the aircraft

After the student has successfully completed the practical test, the examiner will issue a temporary airman certificate with the new license or rating. In order to take practical tests for all pilot certificates and ratings, the applicant must have proper logbook endorsements from their flight instructor.

Thomas F. Sullivan offers the steps needed to become a pilot by training at one of the many flight schools in America. Lets take a look at the steps which are needed in order to become a certified Private Pilot.

The first step is a psychological step. You need to make sure you are in the proper mind set and have the proper attitude to learn how to fly. This means you should have a very good reason, at least for yourself, in terms of why you want to become a pilot. And a perfunctory reason will not work. The reason for this is because it takes unadulterated commitment on your part in order to gain a Private Pilot License.
Along the lines of commitment, you will need to set aside a large chunk of time weekly for learning how to fly. You could just train on the weekend, but the draw back to this method is that learning to fly could take a long time, a very long time. Therefore, if possible, try to fly every good weather day, and therefore set aside time daily for flight training. It is very important you understand that the closer your lessons are to each other, the less money you will spend in the end. The national average in terms of the flying hours needed to obtain the Private Pilot License is 65 – 70 hours.
Plan on spending around $8,000.00 USD to obtain the Private Pilot License. This includes instructor fee, cost to rent airplane, exams, books, and equipment. Some sources put the cost at about $7,000.00 USD. Again, the more frequently you fly, the lower the end cost will be. Assuming you are average in terms of number of flying hours needed (65 – 70 hours), plan on spending $7,000.00 to $8,000.00 USD.
After you have decided that you truly want to gain a Private Pilot License, you understand the time needed, and you have worked out the financial aspect, you then can start to think about selecting the right flight school. When selecting a flight school, visit every flight school that is within a reasonable driving distance to where you live. The following two steps will help in your selection of a flight school.
You need to decide if you want to become a tri-gear or conventional gear (tail wheel) pilot, or both. Do you want to take your check ride in a conventional gear airplane, or a tri-gear airplane. Today, most pilots take their check ride in a tri-gear airplane. But it should be noted that you will be a more proficient and a safer pilot if you are able to fly more then one type of airplane. This diversity includes being able to fly both tri-gear and conventional gear aircraft.Today, most pilots prefer to stick with a tri-gear airplane from start to finish, when getting their Private Pilot License. Select a flight school which provides both tri-gear and conventional gear aircraft for you to rent, so that you are able to fly both of these types of airplanes.You can train and take your check ride in a tri gear airplane, and later after you obtain your Private Pilot License, get a tail wheel endorsement. No matter how you slice it, the more different types of airplanes you can get checked out in and fly well, the safer you will be as a pilot.
Also, in terms of flight school selection, you need to decide if you want to learn to fly at a FAR Part 141 school, or a FAR Part 61 school. In the United States, flight schools are required to operate under one of these two sets of rules, as laid down by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). One is really not any better then the other. Flight schools which operate under FAR Part 141 provide a more formal curriculum, with slightly fewer hours required for certification, and flight schools which operate under FAR Part 61 are less formal, and hours needed for certification are a little bit more.But since the hours needed in order to obtain the Private Pilot License almost always is much more then the required hours for certification (65-70 hours is the national average), there is really no advantage to learning at a FAR Part 141 school. Your decision in terms of FAR Part 141, and FAR Part 61, should really be dependent on the type of learning environment you prefer. Some students do better in a more formal environment, while others prefer a more laid back, less formal environment.
After selecting a flight school, you then need to select an instructor. Select an instructor you feel comfortable with, both in terms of personality and flying experience. There are basically two types of instructors in the United States. One type is trying to build flying hours and has a desire to move on beyond instruction to a commercial flying job which is more lucrative. The other type of instructor is a career instructor who prefers to instruct, and is not really flying to build hours, but enjoys teaching new students. Career instructors on average tend to be older then hour building instructors. In terms of these two types of instructors, one is really not any better then the other, and selecting an instructor you believe you are compatible with is what really is important. You need to have a professional learning situation, where personality incompatibility will not interfere with the process of becoming a pilot. Selecting the right instructor is probably the most important component in learning how to fly.
Finally, for most areas of the United States, plan on starting the learning process at the beginning of the summer. You need to have plenty of good flying weather in front of you before you start. If you start in the fall, you may end up having to stop due to bad weather and may need to wait until the spring to continue, which means more time and money. Plan on getting the job done within a few months in the summer. This holds true for most areas of the country, but not all. Of course, if you are learning to fly in the Southwest or Florida, then when you start is really not a factor.

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What To Know About Flight Training Degree Program

Sofia Sapojnikova — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:37:00 GMT

Choosing a flight training school is not an easy task. After looking at a variety of brochures and websites, they all start to look the same. It becomes difficult to separate good a flight school from those who are simply good at selling themselves.

Besides the obvious items such as location, type of aircraft, and availability of student loans, there are many other items to consider when selecting your flight school. Often these items are not in the brochures aviation flight training colleges send out to you.

Regardless of which aviation flight training college you choose, you still will leave with the required FAA certificates for your career in aviation. That's assuming that the flight school uses a structured syllabus, you apply yourself and never forget your part of that equation. However, choosing a good flight school can make your flight training experience enjoyable, as opposed to a tedious task.

Here is a partial list to help you ask questions to select the best aviation school for your flight training:

Size of your classes
A list of charges not included in the package price - and there always are items like this. That's normal, because not everyone learns at the same rate.
Average age and experience of the educational team.
The general weather conditions in the area. This means you should watch for words like “365 days of sunshine.” Is the weather comfortable to learn in and how much time each day is really flyable?
Are you paying for flying time only, and if not what are the other costs that will impact the total expense and speed at which you complete your training?
Many career schools claim to have connections with an airline or even several airlines. This is something that often is not valuable to you.
The airline industry is in a state of constant change - it is nearly impossible to tell who will be hiring when you are done with your education and finished building your flight experience.
Be careful of the guaranteed interview, and never pick a school for the so-called guaranteed job. This may not be a wise investment of your money; it may just be a marketing effort by the school. Be sure to ask how many students got interviews, jobs and how long it took them to get hired.

Flight Training Degree Program at Aviator College

It is highly recommended candidates visit the college and complete an interview with Admissions. Click on the "Schedule a Visit" on learn more.

1. Complete the Online Application & Deposit Form, Your deposit will be held on your student account and will secure your enrollment date.
2. All students submit a $500.00 deposit.
3. International students will be issued the I-20 upon receipt of the online application & deposit form. There is an additional $500 deposit for visa processing. Your I-20 will be issued. When you receive the I-20, please take it to the U.S. Embassy in your country for approval. Please inform the school of your arrival date and flight information two weeks prior to arrival. A school representative will meet you at the airport to welcome you to the USA and Aviator College.Remember we must have a complete physical address in order to have a courier service deliver the I-20.
4. Submit all required eligibility documentation including, an "official transcript" stamped, sealed and sent directly from all colleges attended, copies of any pilot certificates received, college entrance examination scores (ACT, SAT, CLAST or equivalent), TOFEL scores (if required), a 500 word essay entitled "Why I Want To Be A Pilot" and any material that will help the registrars office determine eligibility for enrollment and transfer credit. Note you may send an unofficial transcript for planning purposes, however the college must have an official transcript on file before the start of classes. You may email, fax or mail these documents.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Aviator College at 772-672-8222.

IMPORTANT! Arrive at the Campus early enough allow time for the following before classes start:

Register for classes for the current semester
Make tuition payment for the classes registered for
Complete and sign the Enrollment Agreement and Housing Lease Agreement
Read and sign for acceptance of the College Catalog containing the policies of the College
Complete the Transportation Safety Administration information file, including the online test
Receive an identification badge to access the airport property

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F1 Visa for International Flight Training Students

Sofia Sapojnikova — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:16:00 GMT

The F1 visa allows students from around the world to study full time in the United States at accredited primary, secondary or post-secondary academic institutions. The F1 is a non-immigrant visa, meaning it is intended for temporary visitors who do not intend to become permanent residents.

However, F1 recipients are usually eligible for 12 months of practical training (employment authorization or permission to work) during and after completing their studies. Students who take advantage of this training or other similar opportunities may in essence use F1 visas as the first step in their journeys toward permanent residence.

F1 Visa Requirements

To be eligible for an F1 visa, foreign students must possess all of the following:

An offer of study from an approved educational institution in America
Intent to travel to America for the purpose of enrollment in a full course of study (as certified by the academic institution in postgraduate or postdoctoral level study or at least 12 semester hours on the university level or equivalent)
A valid passport
Ability to prove they have sufficient funds to pay for tuition and costs for the duration of the program, although in certain circumstances the student may be given permission to work
Fluency in English or enrolled in an immersion course or other course that will lead to proficiency
Intent to return to their country of abode after expiration of the visa

Although the F1 Student Visa for the USA does not have an insurance requirement as part of the visa regulations, most F1 students who are studying in the USA will have to meet certain levels of coverage as set out by their school. To learn what requirements schools impose on international students please contact flight training school of your choosing for more information.

Once you know what your school requires in terms of insurance coverage, you can purchase your insurance plan right online through our website. The most popular and applicable plan for students on an F1 Visa is the Student Secure Health Insurance Plan. The Student Secure provides monthly international student health insurance coverage with benefits that will meet most schools requirements.

F1 Visa & Professional Pilot Program

The F-1 visa program is designed for the international student who wishes not only to receive the FAA certificates and ratings, but also to stay on as a flight instructor to build flight time towards the ATP (Airline Transportation Pilot) Certificate. The F-1 Visa Program is valid up to 24 calendar months. For further information please consult the International Students section of our website under Visa Information for additional insurance requirements.

Aviator's Professional Pilot Program is formatted to provide the training that the airline industry is demanding for their future commercial pilots. Participation in one of our Professional Pilot Programs will be one of the most intensive and challenging flight and study programs offered in aviation training today.

During your flight training you will fly a total of 259 flight hours, of which 200 hours will be in a multi-engine aircraft. All ground school and six months of housing are included in the cost of the Professional Pilot Program with instructor ratings. You will receive a minimum of 523 instructional hours. This program, due to the nature of the education provided is divided into two segments: Ground Training & Flight Training. The ground school portion is a structured classroom environment. During the flight training portion no FTDs (Simulators) are used for flight time requirements. The school's new 37,000 sq. ft. flight training facilities are open daily from 7 am to 6 pm. Provisions are made to access the aircraft for flight training 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. After your flight training you will have the opportunity as a flight instructor to build your flight time.

We require two weeks notice prior to your arrival. A deposit of $ 1,000.00 must accompany the enrollment form. This deposit will be refunded at the completion of your 24 month program.

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Flight Training Career Begins With Good Flight School

Sofia Sapojnikova — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:07:26 GMT

More than any other vocation, commercial piloting is a business of professionals. It is important that you keep a professional attitude at all times. A pilot becomes one with the airplane instead of simply the operator of a machine. An accomplished pilot demonstrates the ability to assess situations quickly and accurately and analyze the correct procedure to be followed under the circumstance; to understand the probable results of a given set of circumstances or of a proposed procedure; to exercise care and due regard for safety; to gauge accurately the performance of the airplane; and to recognize personal limitations and limitations of the airplane and avoid approaching the critical points of each. The development of airmanship skills requires effort and dedication on the part of both the student pilot and the flight instructor, beginning with the very first training flight where proper habit formation begins with the student being introduced to good operating practices. Where do you get skills required to become a pilot?
This begins at flight training school.

There are over 300 two- and four-year colleges with aviation programs and aviation schools in the United States and world-wide that offer various aviation programs (including non-engineering programs) to students interested in pursuing a career in aviation. Many of the aviation programs will allow you to either earn an aviation diploma, certificate or rating, aviation degree, an Associates and/or Bachelors degree (which is dependent on the type of school and their aviation programs).

Why an Aviation Flight School or Aviation College?

Aviation schools and aviation colleges provide the best learning and training environments for students to succeed and prepare for a career in aviation. You may already be aware of the many benefits of going to college such as better paying jobs, access to a wider range of career choices, and exposure to a wide range of people and cultures. Going to an aviation school or aviation college also has many benefits.

Flight School Benegits

Gain greater knowledge and expand your skills in a specific aviation career field.
Earn an aviation degree, an associate’s degree, and/or bachelor’s degree in an aviation program.
Access a wide range of aviation resources and tools to help you with your aviation career.
Participate in various aviation internship programs.
Increase your chances of networking with aviation employers to gain employment.

The process of preparing and applying to an aviation college can be an intimidating and confusing process. This is why it is very important to learn as much as you can about the basics of preparing and applying for college. The more you know about your options and the application process; you can make an informed decision about your educational and aviation career goals.

Flight School Selection Process

Tour the facility you are considering and meet the faculty. Do they treat you in a professional manner? If the flight school doesn’t have a professional feeling and a business-like attitude then maybe the school isn’t right for you.

Make sure the place is well-maintained and everything is in order. Check the condition of the fleet and the surrounding environment. If the facility is cluttered, unattended to or even run down, chances are your training will be the same.

How many planes are in the fleet? Are they properly maintained and do you have access to the maintenance logs? A training plane should be serviced after every 100 hours of flight time. A flight training plane doesn’t have to be new but it does need to be well-maintained.

Take a look at housing facilities at the flight school – if they offer it. Take a look at the off-campus housing market – if they don’t. Check the local real estate listings, prices and availability.

Does the flight school give you a choice of payment plans or do they want all their money up front? It is important for your aviation college to have payment plans and options.

Your flight training career begins with a flight training school. Choose wisely. Aviator College invites to schedule a visit. Get answers to all your questions.

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How To Choose a Flight Training School

Sofia Sapojnikova — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:28:00 GMT

You've decided to learn to fly. Now the question is where do you go to learn to fly? There are so many flight school options, one is certain to meet your needs. The good news is that a shortage of airline pilots has turned flight training into a full-fledged industry.

What you need to think seriously about what you want and expect before jumping into the flight training career.
The reasons people decide to learn to fly seem to fall into two major categories and a couple of minor ones. Many of today's students are looking down the road at a seat in the airlines, which is a gigantic change from a decade ago when the jobs were so scarce that it wasn't even worth considering. The other major group of student pilots includes those who have reached, or passed, middle age and are finally getting to do what they've always wanted to do. The balance of the student population is made up of those who want to work an airplane into their existing business, those who simply can't live without the thrill and adventure of flying, and those who don't know for sure why they are doing it. Many of these people in all of these categories have jobs or careers that they can't or don't want to leave to pursue flight training. Others have families that require their presence on a daily basis. Still others have strict budget limitations. Each circumstance requires a different type of flight school.

In investigating any flight school, you need to determine how seriously the business takes its flight training program and how professional the approach is. The best way to answer these questions, and others, is to talk to people who are taking flight instruction there. Don't ask just one person. Ask for the names of at least five current or past students and contact all of them. When you talk to these students, get a sense of how satisfied they have been with their training experience and ask some specific questions:

Were the instructors prompt?
Did they do both preflight and postflight briefings?
Were they good communicators?
Were the aircraft well-maintained?
Were the instructors honest in evaluating their students' progress?
Did the instructor leave the school before the student earned the rating?

Why choose Aviator College?

There is a lot to like at Aviator College. We offer “hands on” flight training in an idyllic campus setting. Our beautiful facilities, dedicated faculty and staff, and long history of providing quality aviation education ensures graduates receive the skills and knowledge required to excel in today's highly competitive aviation market.

Aviator College is a fully accredited flight school that provides the most cost effective program for a two year degree in an aviation related field. The college has a state-of-the-art 37,000 square foot training facility, featuring a CRJ Level 5 Flight Training Device (simulator) but FTD’s are not used towards your flight time for any ratings.

Our planes are second to none. We operate a fleet of more than 30 aircraft that fly over 30,000 hours yearly. All our planes are low wing and are equipped with Garmin 430’s and Aspen EFI’S.

The campus itself is in the scenic countryside. It is situated in a semi-tropical campus setting with the most up-to-date equipment and technology available. The housing complex is located on the campus. Every housing unit has four bedrooms, and four bathrooms. The bedroom may be divided into two separate rooms, saving on housing costs if you desire. The housing units are fully furnished with a television and internet access. Students have access to an outdoor pool, tennis and volleyball courts. There is a fitness center on the campus grounds.

Additional housing is located just north of Fort Pierce in Vero Beach. These houses have three bedrooms each, two baths and full kitchens.

We have payment plans to fit everyone’s budget. Sit down with one of our finance experts – they will assist you with a variety of financial aid programs, veterans benefits and career education loans.

We invite you to visit our campus, tour our facility and meet our staff. We think you will like Aviator College as much as we do.

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Flight Training in Florida

Sofia Sapojnikova — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:40:00 GMT

There are a lot of flight schools in Florida and there is a good reason for that. The people are friendly, the cost of living and taxes are low and the weather is beautiful.

Florida enjoys a sub-tropical climate that promises long summers and short, mild winters. It is perfect for year-round outdoor activities and it is also perfect for flight training. The average median temperate in central Florida is 75 degrees and the skies are clear and sunny about 280 days out of the year. No wonder they call Florida the “Sunshine State.”

Applying for Flight Training School

Not all flight schools are the same. There are over 1400 of them in this country so there’s big selection to choose from. How do you decide which school is right for you? You need to do your homework even before you go to school.

We have outlined a few essential tips that will help you choose the right school to get your flight training degree.

Flight Training Facilities

Make sure the place is clean and well-maintained. Check the condition of the fleet and the surrounding environment. If the facility is cluttered, unattended to or even run down, chances are your training will be the same.

Fleet Condition

Are the planes new? If not, how old are they? How many planes are in the fleet? Are they properly maintained and do you have access to the maintenance logs? A training plane should be serviced after every 100 hours of flight time. It doesn’t have to be new to fly but it does have to well-maintained.

Professionalism and Pride

More than any other vocation, commercial piloting is a business of professionals. It is imperative that you keep a professional attitude at all times. So where does all this professionalism begin? It begins at flight school. Tour the facility you are considering and meet the faculty. Do they treat you professionally and respectfully? Are they proud about what they are doing? If the flight school doesn’t have a professional feeling and a business-like attitude then maybe the school isn’t right for you.

Housing Options for Flight Training Students

You are most likely going to be living away from home when you attend a flight school and housing can get pretty expensive. Take a look at housing facilities at the prospective flight school – if they even offer it. Check the local market for real estate listings, prices and availability.

Location

Location is just as important with a flight training school as it is with a piece of real estate property. A good location with year round temperate weather conditions is a big plus - you can log more flying hours faster, get your degree quicker and be on the way sooner to your new career.

Flight Training Financing Options

Does the flight school give you a choice of payment plans or do they want all their money up front? It is important to have payment plans and options. We are still in tough economic times and that makes it even tougher for a flight school student.

Do your research. Check on all points suggested above when you are applying for a flight school. If you have question about flight training at Aviator College –contact us for details.

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