Applying to Auburn University’s Professional Flight (AVPF) program is an exciting step toward a career in professional aviation. It is also a competitive process, which makes preparation especially important. One of the smartest ways students strengthen their application, avoid delays, and stay ahead in the program is by completing flight training with Paragon Flight Training before or during their time at Auburn.

Located just 45 miles from campus at LaGrange-Callaway Airport, Paragon Flight Training gives AVPF applicants and students a strategic advantage by helping them complete key certifications, qualify for advanced credit, and move smoothly into Auburn’s flight curriculum.

Whether you are planning to enter Auburn’s Professional Flight program, completing your PPL for Advanced Placement Credit as a current student, or waiting for initial flight training as an AVPF student, click below to choose the option that best reflects your situation and accelerate your progress toward a professional pilot career.

 

Get Ahead Before Starting AVPF

Auburn’s Professional Flight program has limited training slots, so students who arrive prepared have a clear advantage. Completing your Private Pilot License (PPL) at Paragon Flight before enrolling allows you to bypass early training delays and start Auburn’s program further along.

Training at Paragon helps you:

• Skip introductory flight blocks
• Lower overall tuition costs
• Shorten your time to graduation
• Begin the program with real-world flight experience

Instead of waiting for availability once you arrive on campus, Paragon lets you take control of your training timeline. That early momentum can make a meaningful difference in a competitive academic and flight environment.

Earning Advanced Placement Credit

Auburn allows students who hold a valid PPL to earn advanced placement credit after passing the university’s written and flight proficiency checks. Completing your PPL at Paragon may qualify you for credit in courses such as:

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

Together, these can represent up to seven credit hours that you no longer need to complete at Auburn. That means lower tuition costs and faster progression into advanced flight courses.

Making the Most of Your Time

If you’re currently enrolled at Auburn and find that your introductory flight blocks (like AVMF 2171 or 2181) are full or delayed, time on the waitlist doesn’t have to slow your progress. Instead of pausing your training, Paragon gives you a way to stay productive, build real experience, and earn your PPL during that interim period.

Beyond the PPL, Paragon also lets you begin Instrument Rating training, giving you a head start on the next phase of your professional development. Starting instrument training now means you can hit the ground running once Auburn flight slots become available.

Training Designed for Auburn Students

Paragon Flight Training is uniquely aligned with Auburn’s Professional Flight program. The Capstone Transition Course uses the same Cessna 172S aircraft that Auburn operates. This means:

• No aircraft transition learning curve
• Immediate familiarity with cockpit systems
• Faster confidence when starting Auburn flight blocks

This continuity helps students walk into Auburn’s training environment already comfortable and capable.

A Professional Environment Close to Campus

Paragon operates at LaGrange-Callaway Airport, an ideal training environment that combines:

• Low-congestion airspace for efficient training
• Proximity to controlled airspace for real-world experience
• Two paved, lighted runways with full instrument approaches
• More than 300 flyable days per year

Students gain experience in both relaxed and complex flying environments without the constant delays caused by significant Class B traffic.

Start Strong with Paragon Flight

Applying to Auburn’s Professional Flight (AVPF) program is about positioning yourself for success once you arrive on campus. Paragon Flight Training helps students enter Auburn confident, prepared, and ahead of schedule.

Contact us today to learn how you can strengthen your AVPF application and accelerate your aviation career before you even start.