Pilot training can take many routes, but the typical order of flight training at Vermont Flight Academy is detailed below in our guide to becoming a career pilot. From Private Pilot to Certificated Flight Instructor, your flying journey encompasses everything you need to become a safe, skilled and competent professional aviator.
Experience the thrill of flying for the first time with a Discovery Flight. A hands-on lesson with a certified instructor will allow you to comfortably and safely determine if aviation is your next hobby, passion or career.
Earn your wings and fly day or night for personal and incidental-to-business travel. Master the fundamentals of flight, navigation and safety while receiving expert instruction from our experienced flight instructors.
Fly confidently in low-visibility conditions with reference only to cockpit instruments. This rating expands your skills, making you a safer and more capable pilot, while qualifying you to fly in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) and under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
Turn your passion into a profession and earn your Commercial Pilot Certificate. Develop advanced flying skills and qualify for paid flying opportunities.
Refine your educational skills and share your knowledge with the next generation of pilots. This rewarding certification helps build experience and advance your aviation career.
Expand your instructing qualifications by teaching instrument flying skills. Help pilots master flying in challenging weather and low-visibility conditions.
Gain the skills to pilot multi-engine aircraft and expand your career options. This certification is key for airline and corporate aviation paths.
Train pilots in the complexities of multi-engine flight. This advanced certification enhances your expertise and career as an instructor.
While many pilots’ first job involves flight instructing, varied career paths offer something for everyone. The world of aviation includes airline flying, corporate charter, firefighting, agriculture, survey work and much, much more. With excellent training from American Flight Schools, the sky is no limit at all.
