AMERICAN FLYERS AIRLINE ACADEMY

Training Pilots Since 1939

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST

For over 85 years, American Flyers has launched more pilot careers than any other aviation organization in the world. We are the oldest, most trusted name in pilot training, and the only school in South Florida with a standardized teaching method perfected over 85 years proven to save you time and money.

FINISH WHAT YOU START AND GET HIRED

Secure Your Seat for the Next 10-Month Airline Academy Program

Starting March 4, 2026 in Pompano Beach, Florida and April 22, 2026 in Addison, Texas.

QUALITY OVER CLAIMS

Flight training schools often boast about exclusive “pipeline” or “guaranteed interview” partnerships with major airlines. However, the reality of the current commercial pilot shortage is that virtually every licensed commercial pilot is a candidate for hire. The true differentiator in this competitive environment is not a school’s marketing claim, but the quality and caliber of your professional education. Airlines hire pilots who have been thoroughly prepared, which is why an intensive, structured curriculum is paramount.

Furthermore, your career bridge to the airlines depends on successfully accumulating the required 1,500 flight hours, a journey that most professional pilots complete as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).

Choosing a school that prioritizes educational depth, professional standards, and includes a legendary CFI Academy is what truly creates an employable airline pilot candidate.

You have a choice between a rushed, hidden-cost program that gambles with your career, and the established, quality-assured career path that has been proven for over 85 years.

CHOOSE AMERICAN FLYERS FOR:

Transparent Costs: The only school that is transparent with costs and hours needed, not just FAA minimums.
Quality Education: The only school with a proprietary Standardized Teaching Method perfected over 85 years.
Realistic Timeline: Our 10-month program is designed for your career as a safe and well equipped professional pilot.
On-Site Certified Maintenance Crew: Train in a fleet that is kept meticulously up-to-date and in the air not on the ground. We own our own aircraft.
Employment: The only school that includes the legendary 30-Day CFI-A/I Academy and a Guaranteed CFI Interview.
FIRC for Life: The only school you gain access to our unparalleled online FIRC For Life program.
Multiple Financing Partners: The industry’s most respected lenders chose American Flyers to make your career accessible.

INVEST IN THE EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST

Speak with one of our National Support Team Members Now 800-362-0808

THE AMERICAN FLYERS DIFFERENCE - YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION

Transparent Costs

The American Flyers Airline Academy is a transparent, all-inclusive tuition that averages $27,000 less than the typical “Zero to Career in 7 Months” programs.

Your Tuition Includes:

Books and Manuals
All Knowledge Exam Fees
The Legendary 30-Day CFI-A & CFI-I Academy

DPE Checkride Fees

Standardized Curriculum – Proven to strategically equip you with necessary skills

Our Promise: No hidden fees. No nickel-and-diming. Just a structured, transparent training path.

Standardized Method

American Flyers is the only school that uses a proprietary Standardized Teaching Method ensuring every instructor teaches the same proven curriculum.

Benefits:

Minimize extra hours
Maximize checkride performance
Faster, more efficient learning
Consistent training across instructors

Treated Like A Pilot From Day One

A Professional Partnership, Not a Three-Strike Trap

Unlike the rigid, zero-tolerance policies of “pilot mills” that terminate training and forfeit tens of thousands of dollars in tuition, we offer a flexible contract. We prioritize your success as a future airline professional, ensuring you finish and get hired, not washing you out to keep your money.

The 10-Month Career Timeline

The aggressive “Zero to Hero” in 7-months is a rush designed for their bottom line; our 10-month program is designed for your professional career. We provide the quality, professional instruction valued by top airlines around the world and debt-conscious students, because:
Speed kills careers. Quality builds them.

The American Flyers Solution

We position our 10-month timeline as a feature, not a bug. “7-months is a rush; 10-months is a career.” We provide a structure designed for the Risk-Manager—the career-switcher, the debt-conscious student, and anyone who values quality, professional instruction over reckless speed. We offer a flexible contract, prioritizing your success rather than simply washing you out and keeping your money.

Legendary 30-Day CFI-A/I Academy

Your airline career begins with building hours as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).

Included in Your Academy Tuition:

Industry-leading 30-Day CFI-A/I Academy
Intensive preparation for real teaching
The strongest foundation for airline hiring

Guaranteed CFI Interview

Every student is eligible to work for American Flyers as a CFI, allowing you to gain the critical knowledge and flight time necessary for a successful career as a professional pilot.
Don’t just learn to fly. Learn to teach and get hired.

FIRC For Life

As an American Flyers graduate, you gain access to our unparalleled online FIRC For Life program.

The Benefit: Refresh your Flight Instructor Certificate every two years, at no additional cost for life! This is an exclusive benefit that saves you money and time for the rest of your career.

Safety & Reliability Culture

On-Site Certified Maintenance Crew: Dedication to maximizing flight time extends beyond the runway. In a market plagued by stories of “downed fleets” and maintenance delays. American Flyers operates with:
Full-time certified maintenance staff
Meticulously maintained fleet
Fewer schedule disruptions

This ensures your training stays on time and on budget.