If you’re pursuing Auburn University’s Professional Flight (AVPF) degree, timing is everything. Whether you’re still in high school, already enrolled, or currently waitlisted for flight blocks, how and when you complete your Private Pilot License (PPL) can impact your training timeline.

Located at the LaGrange-Callaway Airport, Paragon Flight Training gives Auburn students a smart way to stay on track, earn advanced placement credit, and move into university flight training without unnecessary delays.

No matter where you are in the process—planning to enroll in Auburn’s Professional Flight program, wrapping up your PPL for Advanced Placement Credit, or waiting for initial flight training as an AVPF student—the button below will guide you to the right next step and help you advance toward a career as a professional pilot.

Plan Ahead Before College

If you’re planning to enroll in AVPF, the time before freshman year is an ideal opportunity to get ahead. By earning your PPL with Paragon before arriving on campus, you can skip Auburn’s initial flight blocks and move directly into advanced coursework.

Completing your PPL early also makes you eligible for advanced placement credit, potentially covering up to seven credit hours after passing Auburn’s written exam and flight proficiency check. This credit may apply to:

• AVMF 2150: Principles of Private Flight
• AVMF 2171: Private Pilot Flight Training I
• AVMF 2181: Private Pilot Flight Training II

This reduces the number of required courses, lowers tuition costs, and shortens your timeline to advanced training.

Get Back on Track During Your Degree

Many Auburn students start private pilot training with the intention of earning advanced placement credit, but timing and scheduling challenges can sometimes slow progress. Paragon helps you complete your PPL and stay on course in your program. Training is tailored to your current experience level, allowing you to move efficiently through the remaining requirements and get back on track with confidence.

Auburn typically requires the PPL to be finished by the matriculation deadline, often August 1, to qualify for credit. If you’re close to completion, our accelerated programs can help you finish in as little as two weeks, protecting your eligibility and saving both time and tuition.

Even if the deadline has already passed, completing your PPL now keeps your momentum going. You’ll be ready to enter the next available advanced flight courses instead of risking a full year of delay.

Use Waitlist Time to Get Ahead

Being waitlisted for Auburn’s initial flight blocks doesn’t mean you have to pause your training. In fact, it’s the perfect time to complete your Private Pilot License and start Instrument Rating sooner with Paragon.

Earning your PPL during this waiting period removes a major prerequisite from your degree plan and qualifies you for advanced placement credit in multiple Auburn flight courses. Once your PPL is complete, you’re ready to apply that credit and begin instrument training as soon as space becomes available. This can put you months ahead of students who are still waiting to start flight training.

Why Auburn Students Choose Paragon Flight

Located just 45 miles from campus, Paragon Flight at LaGrange-Callaway Airport (LGC), offers a strategic advantage to AVPF students by helping them:

• Earn advanced placement credit for key flight courses
• Shorten their overall degree timeline
• Reduce tuition and training delays
• Stay eligible for advanced flight blocks and instrument training

Paragon also makes the transition into AVPF seamless with a Capstone Transition Course on the Cessna 172S. Since Auburn uses the same aircraft, you’ll arrive already familiar with the systems, procedures, and cockpit environment, allowing you to start training with confidence instead of having to adjust.

Take Control of Your Training with Paragon

No matter where you are in your flight training journey, Paragon Flight gives professional flight degree students a way to stay proactive and in control of their progress. From earning your PPL early to avoiding delays and transitioning smoothly into AVPF, Paragon helps Auburn University students reduce setbacks, maximize their opportunities, and stay focused on reaching their goals.

Contact Paragon Flight today to learn how you can get started and keep your training moving forward.