Aviation training path

Pilot training schools and programs

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

871 listed providers · 51 states and territories represented

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Before you enroll

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Credential

Which certificate, rating, degree, or authorization does the program prepare you to complete?

Total cost

Which flight time, simulator time, testing, tools, materials, and retakes are included?

Current approval

Which FAA approval or institutional accreditation applies, and how can you verify it?

Career fit

What experience, medical eligibility, schedule, and hiring pathway should you understand before committing?