Independent aviation training guide

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Search pilot schools, drone programs, simulator and type-rating centers, aircraft maintenance programs, aircraft-dispatch courses, aviation operations, air traffic control, and other career-focused training across the United States.

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Aviation schools and programs

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1,202 providers found

Initial coverage combines FAA directories for Part 141 pilot schools, Part 142 training centers, UAS Collegiate Training Initiative schools, approved Part 65 aircraft-dispatcher courses, and 2024 IPEDS completion records for aviation and aircraft-maintenance programs. A listing is not an endorsement, and program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

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Pilot training

FAA Part 141 schools and college programs for private, instrument, commercial, instructor, and professional flight pathways.

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Maintenance

Airframe, powerplant, aircraft maintenance, and avionics programs reported by colleges and technical schools.

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Operations

Aviation management, airway operations, air traffic control, aviation science, and related programs.

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Aircraft dispatch

FAA-approved Part 65 aircraft-dispatcher certification courses at universities and specialized academies.

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Cabin crew

Flight attendant and cabin-crew programs when an institution reports recent program completions.

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Drone and UAS

FAA-recognized collegiate programs preparing learners for unmanned aircraft systems careers.

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Simulator and type ratings

Active FAA Part 142 centers offering advanced simulator, airline-transition, and aircraft type-rating training.

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