To operate an aircraft in the United States, you must be licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which since 9/11 is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). There are several levels of pilot's license; the most basic is the
Private Pilot license. This license permits the holder to pilot an aircraft anywhere in the United States, and to carry passengers. A Private Pilot may not be paid to fly an aircraft (to ferry an aircraft from one location to another, for example), nor carry passengers or cargo for hire or compensation. However, you may share certain expenses with your passengers (with some restrictions).
The necessary steps to earn this Private Pilot License are:
- Pass a basic medical examination.
- Receive the required amount of instruction from a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI).
- Pass a written examination (100 multiple-choice questions).
- Pass a "checkride" (aircraft equivalent of a driving test) given by an FAA-approved examiner.
The first step to learning to fly an airplane is to find a place to do your
flight training. Flight training facilities go by several different names. Here are some of the most common types, and how they compare:
Fixed Base Operator (FBO)
This type of business offers a full range of aviation services: aircraft sales and maintenance, fuel sales, aircraft charter, flight instruction, or any other services that transient or based aircraft and pilots might need. Aircraft rental and flight instruction may be only a small part of this business.
Flight School
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business whose primary business is flight training and aircraft rental. It may offer other related services such as aircraft maintenance and pilot supplies.
Flying Club
A non-profit group of pilots and aircraft owners who join together to help reduce expenses and share resources. Some larger clubs may look just like FBOs or flight schools. Since clubs are non-profit, rental rates are usually lower than at FBOs or flight schools.
Aviation Colleges and Universities
Many colleges and universities offer flight training as part of an aviation curriculum. If you intend to pursue a career in aviation, a
college degree in aviation is a definite advantage.
Aviator Flight School
Founded in 1982 Aviator Flight School offered opportunities to students looking to receive training to fulfill the specialized demands of the airline industry. The
Aviator Flight School moved from Addison, Texas to its current location at the Fort Pierce, Florida, campus in 1999.The school has continued to grow and evolve. In 2009 Aviator became a college and expanded into the current 77,500 sq. ft. campus.
Since 1982, when the first students signed up for training, students at the Aviator Flight School have earned more than 20,000 FAA Licenses. From the beginning, Aviator has been committed to excellence in education. The majority of our graduate pilots are flying professionally in the U.S. and around the world.
Today we operate a fleet of more than 30 aircraft that fly over 30,000 hours yearly. As the Flight School advances and the alumni increase, the college remains focused on developing leaders and professionals in the aviation industry.
Assistance for International Students
The International Student Services Department provides guidance to international students. Staff members assist
students from Columbia and other countries in interpreting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations. Services include assisting visa holders with travel signatures, new I-20’s, social security and visa extensions, international student orientation, as well as other immigration matters.
Contact Aviator Flight School
Call: 1-800-635-9032
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