Flight School Directory

The world's top 60 flight schools compared. Find the right school for your budget, location, and career goals.

24 countries · EASA ATO, Integrated, Part 141, Part 61 · Programs from PPL to ATPL

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24

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1916

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United Kingdom

United States

ATP Flight School

Part 141

Multiple Locations (HQ: Jacksonville, FL)

*****4.2
500 aircraft·Est. 1984·$80,000-$100,000 (full career pilot program)
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L3Harris Flight Academy

Part 141

Sanford, FL

*****4.3
250 aircraft·Est. 1970·$85,000-$110,000 (career program)
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FlightSafety International

Part 141

Multiple (HQ: New York, NY)

*****4.6
150 aircraft·Est. 1951·$90,000-$120,000 (professional pilot)
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Part 141

Daytona Beach, FL / Prescott, AZ

*****4.4
180 aircraft·Est. 1926·$200,000+ (4-year degree + flight training)
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Pan Am International Flight Academy

Part 141

Miami, FL

*****4.0
50 aircraft·Est. 1998·$75,000-$95,000 (career program)
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Phoenix East Aviation

Part 141

Daytona Beach, FL

*****4.1
65 aircraft·Est. 1987·$70,000-$90,000 (complete program)
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Coast Flight Training

Part 141

San Diego, CA

*****4.4
40 aircraft·Est. 2008·$65,000-$85,000 (complete program)
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AeroSim Flight Academy

Part 141

Sanford, FL

*****3.9
50 aircraft·Est. 2002·$55,000-$75,000 (career program)
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Epic Flight Academy

Part 141

New Smyrna Beach, FL

*****4.2
70 aircraft·Est. 1999·$65,000-$85,000 (career program)
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All In Aviation

Part 61

Las Vegas, NV

*****4.3
30 aircraft·Est. 2015·$60,000-$80,000 (career program)
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American Flyers

Part 141

Multiple (Addison TX, Pompano Beach FL, Santa Monica CA)

*****4.1
80 aircraft·Est. 1939·$60,000-$80,000 (career program)
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Flight School of New York

Part 61

Farmingdale, Long Island, NY

*****4.0
20 aircraft·Est. 2000·$12,000-$85,000 (PPL to full career)
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Hillsboro Aero Academy

Part 141

Hillsboro, OR

*****4.3
55 aircraft·Est. 1980·$70,000-$90,000 (helicopter career program)
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San Carlos Flight Center

Part 61

San Carlos, CA

*****4.3
25 aircraft·Est. 1999·$12,000-$80,000 (PPL to career)
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AeroGuard Flight Training Center

Part 141

Phoenix, AZ

*****4.3
80 aircraft·Est. 2005·$75,000-$95,000 (career program)
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Universal Aviation Academy

Part 141

Daytona Beach, FL

*****4.0
45 aircraft·Est. 2004·$55,000-$75,000 (career program)
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