Ready to turn your passion for flying into a professional career? With Paragon Flight’s Professional Pilot Program (P3) in LaGrange, Georgia, you can become a certified flight instructor in under ten months. With a reputation for top-tier instruction and accelerated training, Paragon is here to help you launch your aviation career.

What Makes P3 Stand Out?

Designed for motivated Paragon Flight combines elite-level instruction, flexible financing, and career-building leadership skills into one fast-track, full-time program. With 4–5 flight lessons a week, 10–20 hours of ground training, and a pace that matches your drive, you’ll become a competent professional pilot in just 38 weeks.

P3 is split into four phases that build off each other, combining technical skills, in-flight experience, and real-world readiness.

1. Private Pilot License (PPL): Learn the foundational principles of aviation, develop safe solo flight skills, and gain confidence in navigation and decision-making.

1. Instrument Flight Rating (IFR): Advance your training by learning to operate in low-visibility and challenging weather conditions. Focuses on precise navigation using instruments, strong situational awareness, and clear, professional communication with air traffic control.

1. Commercial License (CSEL and CMEL): Train for professional operations, qualifying you to operate single-engine (CSEL) and multi-engine (CMEL) aircraft commercially.

1. Certified Flight Instructor (CFI): Complete your training by becoming a certified instructor. Refine your knowledge, build flight hours, and gain real-world experience by teaching others while taking a significant step toward your long-term aviation career.

The Professional Pilot Program has specific eligibility requirements to ensure success and maintain the highest training standards:

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• High school diploma or GED (college education preferred).
• Clean driving and FAA records.
• Successful completion of cognitive and behavioral evaluations.
• FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Fluency in English.
• Full-time availability.

Why Choose Paragon Flight?

Every aspect of training at Paragon Flight is designed to provide the best possible experience, from world-class facilities to personalized support.

State-Of-The-Art Facilities & Fleet

The LaGrange-Callaway Airport (LGC) campus features cutting-edge classrooms, briefing rooms, and pilot lounges to support immersive, professional-level training. Students benefit from a structured learning environment for advanced ground instruction with modern digital flight planning tools and audiovisual systems.

Paragon students get hands-on experience in Technically Advanced Aircraft equipped with the same systems found in commercial cockpits, setting them up for real-world success. The FAA-approved ALSIM AL172 Flight Simulator takes it further, providing real flight scenarios, emergency procedures, and IFR conditions in a safe, controlled environment to build skills and confidence quickly.

Prime Training Location & Conditions

Positioned outside Atlanta’s Class B airspace, LaGrange offers a safe, uncongested setting with minimal delays, enhancing flight time efficiency. Two well-maintained, lighted asphalt runways, one stretching 6,499 feet with multiple precision and non-precision instrument approaches, and a secondary 5,000-foot runway, allow P3 students to practice varied flight maneuvers.

With over 300 days of VFR-friendly weather each year, students at Paragon maintain steady flight schedules without extended weather delays.

Flexible Financing

At Paragon Flight, we believe nothing should stand between you and your aviation career. That’s why we offer flexible financing options, including student loans, personal funding solutions, and custom payment plans.

Our experienced financial advisors are here to walk you through every option, answer your questions clearly, and help you choose a plan that aligns with your goals.

Get Started Today!

If you’re serious about becoming a professional pilot and want a program in Georgia that matches your ambition, Paragon Flight’s Professional Pilot Program was made for you. With experienced instructors, modern facilities, and ideal flying conditions, Paragon Flight is where your journey takes off. For more information, contact us online or at (706) 903-9337.