Professional Pilot Program

First Landings career pilot program prepares students for a variety of rewarding careers in aviation. Attending our structured, high quality airline pilot training ensures that you receive a solid foundation in all of the fundamentals that make up a well-rounded aviation education. With connections to the world’s best airlines and programs through our industry contacts, we produce top quality pilots and personnel that exceed commercial airline standards. Our students are sought after by flight departments and airlines around the world because they know that our students aren’t just great aviators, they have been trained to be professional pilots.

Begin Your Journey at First Landings Aviation

We're welcoming students to start an exciting journey toward becoming a Commercial Airline Pilot. New pilot certification rules have caused a shortage of qualified pilots in the aviation industry, affecting both commercial and airline pilots. Our First Landings career pilot program helps prepare students for fulfilling careers in aviation.

Instructor teaching student pilot preflight

Your Roadmap

Aviation pathways can be very overwhelming, don't worry, we'll be with you every step of the way

Orientation / Discover flight

Private Pilot Training

Private Pilot Checkride

Private Pilot Acheived

Time Building

Instrument Training

Instrument Checkride

Instrument Add-on Acheived

Time building

Commercial Pilot Training

Commercial Pilot Checkride

Commercial Pilot Achieved

Multi Engine Orientation

Multi Engine Training

Multi Engine Checkride

Multi Engine Add-on Achieved

CFI Training

CFI Checkride

Start Instructing Students

CFII Course

CFII Checkride

MEI Course

MEI Checkride

1500 Hours Achieved

We are Experts in the Aviation Training Industry

Do you enjoy exploring new destinations? Becoming a pilot is a fantastic way to see the world while getting paid for it. When you work for an airline, you can also take advantage of affordable travel during your leisure time, including free flights and discounts on hotels, rental cars, and tours.

Being a pilot isn't a typical 9-to-5 job, and it may involve working nights or weekends occasionally. However, pilots often enjoy more time off compared to those in traditional jobs. Senior pilots at major airlines might have schedules with as few as seven workdays a month, while junior pilots at regional airlines frequently get blocks of three to five days off.

Another exciting part of being a pilot is the challenge it brings. Flying a plane demands a mix of technical knowledge, decision-making abilities, and hand-eye coordination. Pilots find their job fulfilling because it combines mental and physical skills, making each workday different. Plus, they get to enjoy the best view from their "office" and they don't bring work home with them.

Pay is a crucial part of any job. Senior captains flying large planes like the Boeing 747 or Airbus A380 can make up to $400,000 per year. While not all pilots earn this much, airline captains with a decade of experience usually make around $150,000 or more yearly at major airlines and about $80,000 per year at regional airlines. Additionally, pilots usually receive benefits like health insurance, life insurance, and 401K as part of their compensation.

Immediate Job Openings

Today the demand for pilots is outpacing the rate at which we can teach them. Current pilot job offers exceed $60k your first year with sign on bonuses.

Connections

With connections to the world’s best airlines and programs through our industry contacts, we produce top quality pilots and personnel that exceed commercial airline standards.

0-Hour to Commercial Pilot

Our program can take you from hour 0 to your multi engine commercial in as little as 6 months. After completing the course, you have the opportunity to be hired on as a CFI at First Landings Aviation.

Start Your Career Today

Receiving proper training is crucial to a pilot’s success, regardless of the career path they choose to pursue. Every job interview will test a pilot’s knowledge and flight skills because employers want to hire the most qualified pilot possible. Attending First Landings’ structured, high quality commercial airline pilot school training ensures that you receive a solid foundation in all of the fundamentals that make up a well-rounded aviation education. Our students are sought after by flight departments and airlines around the world because they know that our students aren’t just great aviators, they have been trained to be professional pilots.

First Landings recognizes that one size does not fit all. We have programs designed for students that wish to attend the school full-time and complete their training in the shortest time possible. Our self-paced program is designed for students who wish to continue working while training, and features one-on-one ground school with the same great flight instruction. Both options will get you to your ultimate goal.

Instructor teaching student pilot preflight

What's Included In The Professional Pilot Program?

Written Tests
Checkride Fees
FAA Medical
Renter's Insurance
Pilot Training Kits
David Clark H10-13.4 Headset
Ipad Mini
Foreflight Subscription
Books and Materials

The Full Package

Commit to Your Aviation Career

Private Pilot

Rental Hours

40hrs


Instruction

25hrs


Ground

10hrs

Instrument Rating

Rental Hours

20hrs


Instruction

15hrs


Ground

10hrs

Commercial SEL

Rental Hours

25hrs


Instruction

25hrs


Ground

10hrs

All the Hours You Need

Rental Hours

260hrs


Instruction

65hrs


Ground

30hrs

Add-Ons

Certified Flight Instructor

$8,385.00

Commercial Multi-Engine

$6,668.00

Certified Flight Instructor Instrument

$7,046.00

Certified Flight Instructor Multi-Engine

$8,253.00

50 hours of Multi-Engine Time Building

$18,300.00

9 Months Housing (Double Occupancy)

$18,000

Pilot programs

Aircraft rental


Flight instruction


Ground instruction


Included


Cost (USD)

Sport pilot

Aircraft rental

20hrs


Flight instruction

15hrs


Ground instruction

10hrs


Included

Pilot kit


Cost (USD)

$5,277.00

Private pilot

Aircraft rental

40hrs


Flight instruction

25hrs


Ground instruction

10hrs


Included

Pilot kit


Cost (USD)

$12,530.00

Instrument rating

Aircraft rental

20hrs


Flight instruction

15hrs


Ground instruction

10hrs


Included

Foreflight


Cost (USD)

$7,265.00

Commercial SEL

Aircraft rental

25hrs


Flight instruction

25hrs


Ground instruction

10hrs


Included

N/A


Cost (USD)

$9,180.00

Multi-Engine Add-On

Aircraft rental

12hrs


Flight instruction

10hrs


Ground instruction

10hrs


Included

CBT


Cost (USD)

$6,998.00

Rental & service rates

Hourly rental


Block (50+ hrs)


Instruction

Tecnam P92 Eaglet

tecnam eaglet

Hourly rental

$159/hr


Block (50+ hrs)

$129/hr


Instruction

$79/hr

Piper Cherokee 140

piper cherokee

Hourly rental

$159/hr


Block (50+ hrs)

$129/hr


Instruction

$79/hr

Cessna 172K

cessna 172K

Hourly rental

$169/hr


Block (50+ hrs)

$159/hr


Instruction

$79/hr

Cessna 172S

cessna 172S

Hourly rental

$189/hr


Block (50+ hrs)

$179/hr


Instruction

$79/hr

Piper 100i

piper pilot 100i

Hourly rental

$225/hr


Block (50+ hrs)

$199/hr


Instruction

$89/hr

Tecnam P2006t

tecnam p2006t

Hourly rental

$325/hr


Block (50+ hrs)

$299/hr


Instruction

$99/hr

DISCOVERY FLIGHT

KICK START YOUR AVIATION EXPERIENCE

We offer a 1-hour discovery flight to give you the opportunity to experience taking to the air. A certified flight instructor will demonstrate preflight and flying techniques before you climb aboard, will taxi down the runway and before you know it, you are in the air! During the flight, you will have the opportunity to control the plane through the sky and try out several maneuvers before the pilot takes over again for landing. At the subsequent debriefing, guests pen their first logbook entry and review their performance.

Financing Available!

Wondering how to pay?

First Landings offers financing options with the ability to finance 100% of your flight training for reasonable rates. The application process is fairly quick and most applicants have received short response times. Feel free to ask us questions about our partner financing programs.

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Hear from our clients

“These group of pilots and trainers are professional and experienced. They have a diverse training staff. So whether it’s age, gender, or personality you are seeking then First Landings may be the place for you. As an executive of this firm my schedule is packed. The team here works with me all the time to ensure I have consistent flight time flying the aircraft I prefer. I am satisfied i choose them for my flight instruction. Come and try a discovery flight.“

- Mark Anderson

“I want to thank everyone on the first landings team for everything that they did for me to get me to my private pilots certification. Everyone was great to work with and be around. The energy they bring is awesome. I want to give a special shout out to Sean. I did most of my training with him. This guy knows his stuff! He has experience, professionalism and most of all patience. Awesome instructor.“

- Ryan Gonzalez

“Started my aviation training here and had an amazing experience. I was able to pass my written test and private pilots check-ride on the first attempt for both, due to the amazing training i received. They have very experienced flight instructors there that want to see you strive. The pricing is very reasonable and the aircraft are well maintained. Any issue I found they addressed it right away and get it safely resolved.“

- Bradley Doss
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What are you waiting for?

Contact one of our instructors today

Want to start exploring your flight training or career track in aviation? Reach out to us and one of our Training Advisors will address any inquiries you may have. We're are here to provide you with comprehensive insights and guide you through the exciting possibilities that aviation training and careers have to offer. Your aspirations are important to us, and we're committed to assisting you every step of the way.