Become A Pilot

Earn Your Private Pilot License (PPL)

Step 1

Schedule Your Discovery Flight

Discover the joy of flying for only $199

Our discovery flights are broken into two 30 minute lessons. First, fly in our full-motion simulator and learn the basics of flying an aircraft while being guided by one of our certified flight instructors. Second, fly from the pilot seat of one of our training aircraft while your instructor talks you through the basics of taxi, take-off, flight, and landing. If you like it….. then it’s your first lesson!

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Step 2

Apply for Medical and Student Pilot Certificates

The FAA Airman Medical Certificates, often known as "medical," are obligatory for all pilots who serve as pilot-in-command (PIC) or as essential crew members of an aircraft. Although a medical certificate is not mandatory for receiving flight instruction, it is necessary for students to fulfill the solo flight requirements during their flight training. Now, let's delve into the various types of medical certificates, their expiration and renewal schedules, as well as pertinent details about the FAA Medical Exam.

Types of FAA Medical Certificates:

First Class Medical Certificate
Second Class Medical Certificate
Third Class Medical Certificate
BasicMed

Obtaining and maintaining a valid FAA Airman Medical Certificate is essential for pilots, as it ensures their ability to serve as PIC or necessary crew members while adhering to safety standards and regulatory guidelines set by the FAA.

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Step 3

Learn to Fly

Ground School

As a Cessna Pilot Center (CPC), JA Flight utilizes the King School on-line curriculum for our flight programs. Every lesson has an "on-line" lesson that is completed prior to every flight lesson. This program helps reduce the amount ground school required.

Simulator Training

JA Flight Training has a full compliment of FAA approved simulators with the latest glass panel technology. Our all new VirtualFLy training devices can be used towards hourly requirements, savings customers on most programs.

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In Flight Training

Our fleet of Cessna aircraft includes newer G1000 aircraft, refurbished Skyhawks and economical Cessna 150's as the platform for our training. This allows customers to choose the right aircraft for the training mission allowing plenty of savings along the way.

Step 4

Pass Written and Practical Exams

As a PSI testing center, all FAA written tests are administered in house at our flight school location. Test results are available minutes after the test is taken.

Practical exams are administered by local Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE's) upon completion of all of our flight training programs.

Commercial Airline Pilot Salary

How Much Do Airline Pilots Make?

Pilot Salary Data

According to The May 2021 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the salary for commercial pilots is $99,640 per year. The median annual wage for airline pilots, copilots and flight engineers is $202,180.

Regional Airline Pilot Pay

$50,000 — $205,940

Major Airline Pilot Pay

$100,110 — $400,000

What Can & Can't Be Done as a Private Pilot?

By earning a private pilot license, you can legally fly an aircraft.

A Private Pilot cannot fly for hire

A Private Pilot can only fly for personal use....enjoyment, personal travel, business travel as long as they are not paid for flying.

How Long Does it Take?

	Starting from Zero time	Starting with Credit for Private
Private Pilot	2 months
Instrument Pilot	2 months	2 months
Commercial Pilot	3 months	3 months
Certified Flight Instructor	2 months	2 months
Total Duration	9 months	7 months

How Much Does It Cost to Become a Private Pilot?

Private Pilot Cost

The average Private Pilot License takes approximately 60 hours of flight time and 60 hours of ground time. With a schedule of 3-4 times per week the program can be completed in 3 months with an expected cost of $15,000.00.

Instrument Course Pricing

The instrument program has a minimum flight requirement of 35 hours with about 60 hours of ground instruction. Up to 40% of the flight training can be completed in our simulators offering some savings and completion times of approximately 60 days. Average cost is $15,000.

Commercial Pilot Pricing

The Commercial Pilot Certificate can be completed in 120 hours of flight and 50 hours of ground instructions. Some savings is offered by using flight simulators with the average time of 180 days, Price is approximately $30,000.

Our Aircraft Fleet & Fleet Equipment

Our training aircraft are made up of Cessna 150, Cessna 172 non-G1000 and G1000 aircraft along with a Diamond DA42 twin (G1000) and four VirtualFly Advanced Training Devices (aka Simulators). JA Flight Training is a Cessna Pilot Center and VirtualFly Simulator Showroom for North America.

Virtual Fly- ONTOP DUO Caravan Sim – Coming Soon!

Virtual Fly- VF G1000 Avionics Sim

Virtual Fly- ONTOP DUO AIRCRAFT

Virtual Fly- Solo Pro A (AATD)

Virtual Fly- Solo Pro D4 (AATD)

1973 Cessna 150, N5299Q

Bellanca Decathlon 8KCAB

2005 Cessna 172S, N827PA (G1000 / TAA)

1975 Cessna 172M (180hp), N73170

1977 Cessna 172N, N172KJ (180hp & TAA)

1973 Cessna 150, N10518

2007 Cessna 172S, N572JA (G1000)

2007 Cessna 172S, N570JA (G1000)

2007 Cessna 172S, N571JA (G1000)

1982 Cessna 172RG, N9990B

2009 Diamond DA42-L360, N985JA

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