Commercial Airline Pilot School
Before you can become an airline pilot, you will need to earn a commercial license at a reputable flight school, like Paragon Flight. We offer the requisite flight instruction, on an individual basis, through a variety of programs.
Operating out of Fort Myers, Florida, Paragon Flight provides beauty and quality. We provide a high-quality FAA-approved FAR Part 141 and 61 flight school, so we’re able to accommodate students with tight schedules as well as those who are obligated to attend full-time flight training including veterans with GI benefits, college students with student loan financing, and international students with an M-1 student visa.
Why Become a Commercial Pilot
To be paid for carrying cargo or passengers, pilots must have a Commercial Pilot Certificate. For most commercial pilots, careers begin as crop dusters, banner flyers, sightseeing pilots, etc. However, with an additional Airline Pilot Transport Certificate and 1,500 hours logged, pilots can contemplate working as an Airline Captain.
We at Paragon Flight allow our pilots to earn the commercial license in either a single-engine or double-engine aircraft. If your plan is to become an airline captain, it only makes sense to begin with a multi-engine rating.
An instrument rating is another endorsement you will need to become an employed pilot. Our program is quite efficient, allowing you to accomplish this goal quickly. You can become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) as an optional program during this time.
Time Parameters
For a pilot certificate, training will take differing amounts of time depending on your goals, but you will need to log specified amounts of time in the air. For instance, a private pilot license requires 35-40 hours, a commercial pilot will need 120-250 hours, and an airline transport pilot will need to log 1,500 hours. Bear in mind that these figures do not include ground training or simulated practice.
Training Aircraft
The aircraft that you have available for your training is quite important. Some lower budget flight schools might actually send you elsewhere to get your practical time in the air. AT Paragon Flight, you can rest assured that we have the appropriate aircraft and that they’re new, well-kept, and Technically Advanced with Glass Cockpit Technology.
Our fleet includes:
- Cessna 172S Skyhawk
- Piper PA-44 Seminole
- Cessna T182T Skylane
- Cirrus SR20 G6
- Cirrus SR22 G5/G6
- ALSIM 172 Flight Simulator
Page Field in Fort Myers provides access to practice fields, glorious weather over 350 days of the year, and nearby accommodations for all budgets. The location of this flight school is ideal for the purpose, and with the bevvy of pilots available, we’re able to employ the best Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) in the field.
At Paragon Flight, your instructor will work with you one-on-one, meet your learning style, and mesh with your personality. Each of our pool of instructors is widely experienced and trained to communicate adequately the rules of the sky. Our training will prepare you for the written exams and checkrides that you’ll face as you work toward your goals.
Pursuing your dream of aviation shouldn’t be stopped by time or money. Whether you plan to complete all components at once or finish one step at a time, let Paragon Flight be the school that prepares you to be a commercial airline pilot. Discuss the possibilities by calling (239) 274-3170.
