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FLT Academy Program Overview
ZERO-500 HOUR PROGRAM
Estimated Completion Time:
10-12 months
Class Commitment:
5 flights/lessons per week minimum
Pricing
Costs can vary depending on the aircraft you train in, the campus you choose, and any previous experience or certifications you may have. The best way to get an accurate number is to meet with our Enrollment Advisor, who can put together a customized training estimate based on your specific goals.
Designed to meet flight experience requirements for Part 135 operations.
No other flight school in Utah offers a structured experience-building course like the FLT Academy 0-500 Hour Program. The program is unique and was built specifically to accommodate people who have different goals than the traditional flight student. If you’re looking for the most time and cost-effective route to non-airline flight options, this program is for you!
Program Requirements
- 18 Years or older
- High School Diploma or higher
- Students must be US citizens or Permanent Residents
- English Speaking
- FAA Medical Certificate
- Criminal History Report
- A negative Panel Five drug screen
- Personal Driving Record
- Proof of Citizenship
- A valid driver’s license
Minimum Completion Requirements
- Complete and pass all phases of training, as well as obtain no less than 500 hours of total flight time experience.
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DESCRIPTION
The FLT Academy 0-500 Hour Program is a comprehensive flight training program designed to equip aspiring pilots with the necessary skills and knowledge to obtain their private pilot certificate, instrument rating, commercial pilot certificate, and multi-engine rating. The program is ideal for individuals who want to complete their flight training but do not necessarily want to pursue the best flight instruction as a career path.
The program is divided into several training phases, with each phase building on the skills learned in the previous phase. Students will start with ground school, where they will learn the basics of aviation, including aerodynamics, weather, regulations, and navigation. They will then move on to flight training, where they will receive hands-on training in a variety of aircraft, including single and multi-engine planes.
Once students have completed the required flight hours and passed their exams, they will be able to fly solo until they reach 500 hours of total flight time. At this point, they will be eligible for a wide range of aviation careers, including Part 135 operators and other commercial aviation jobs.
The FLT Academy 0-500 Hour Program is led by experienced and highly qualified flight instructors who are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for their students. The program utilizes state-of-the-art training equipment and resources, including flight simulators and electronic flight bags, to ensure that students receive the most effective and up-to-date training available.
The training phases of the 0-500 Hour Program take approximately 10 months to complete. Upon completion of the training phases, the remaining time to reach 500 hours of flight time is dependent on how often a student is able to fly.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
FLT Academy’s 0-500 Hour Program allows students to forego their flight instructor certificates and pursue additional flight time to meet Part 135 flight operation minimum requirements. Although 500 hours is the minimum legal flight experience required for Part 135 operations, many other flight careers share this requirement. Upon reaching 500 hours of total flight experience, students will meet the minimum requirements for many different flight opportunities including but not limited to charter flight operations!
PROGRAM COMPARISON
No other flight school in Utah offers a structured experience-building course like the FLT Academy 0-500 Hour Program. The program is unique and was built specifically to accommodate people who have different goals than the traditional flight student. If you’re looking for the most time and cost-effective route to non-airline flight options, this program is for you!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about FLT Academy's 0-500 Hour program:
Because a student is opting out of the Certified Flight Instructor programs, they will need to cover the cost of their additional flight time out of their own pocket. Factoring in all the preliminary training and subsequent solo flight time-building, you can anticipate an approximate cost of $130,000 – $145,000.
Students can anticipate completing the 0-500 Hour program in 150-12months.
All timeline estimations listed above are based on FLT Academy’s FAR Part 141 approved training courses and minimum student training goals. Actual time to complete training can vary based on numerous factors, including but not limited to weather, aircraft maintenance cycles, Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) availability, overall student availability and flexibility, student lesson comprehension, personal lesson cancellations/rescheduling, illness, vacations and other time away from training, student Leave of Absences (LOA), external commitments (work, school, family, etc.), testing failures, etc.
The 0-500 Hour Program is designed to fulfill the minimum flight experience required to work as Second in Command (co-pilot) for Part 135 operations. Other than Part 135 operations, many aviation positions share this requirement for pilot qualifications as well. MedEvac, aerial survey/photography, charter flights, and many more opportunities are available!
FLT Academy’s minimum training standard is five flights per week.
We are very flexible with the routes our students can fly! Short local flights or longer cross-country flights are fine! Create a flight plan, have it approved by one of our chief pilots, and enjoy the skies!
Some people know they do not wish to pursue flight instruction as a means to continue building their hours. Even though this program comes at a higher cost, it allows aviators an alternative route to continue flying, build their experience, and qualify for positions with higher entry requirements.
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