Different Types of Pilot Licenses

Paragon Flight is a premier flight school with three locations in the Southeast United States and training programs for all different types of pilot licenses. If you’re ready to soar as a private or commercial pilot, choose to master the cockpit with our training.

Flight Training Programs Available at Paragon Flight

Different Types of Pilot LicensesRecreational Pilot Purposes

  • Private Pilot Licenses (PPL) – permits pilots to operate a single-engine plane in VFR conditions.
  • Instrument Flight Ratings (IFR) – permits pilots to fly in Instrument Flight conditions, using navigation and communication systems and tools to remain safe in any weather and atmospheric height
  • Multi-Engine Licenses (MEL) – permits pilots to fly two-engine airplanes.
  • Cirrus-Certified Aircraft Training – qualifies private and commercial pilots to fly the Cirrus SR series in VFR conditions
  • Glass Cockpit Training – prepares pilots to fly aircraft using Garmin Glass Cockpit.

Professional Pilot Purposes

  • Commercial Single-Engine Licenses (CSEL) – permits pilots to fly single-engine aircraft in exchange for compensation.
  • Commercial Multi-Engine Licenses (CMEL) – permits pilots to fly twin-engine aircraft in exchange for compensation.
  • Airline Transport Pilot Certification (ATP): This license plus 1,500 documented flight hours qualifies a pilot to apply for a pilot position with an airline.
  • Certified Flight Instructor, single-engine (CFI) – trains professional pilots to provide single-engine flight instruction
  • Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument (CFII) – trains professional pilots to provide instrument flight instruction
  • Certified Flight Instructor, multi-engine (MEI) – trains professional pilots to provide multi-engine flight instruction.

Military and Government Pilot Purposes

  • Initial Flight Orientation (IFO) – prepares trainees for the primary flight training they’ll participate in during basic training.
  • Single-Engine Recurrent Training (SERT) – scenario-based training for improving a crew’s coordination, cooperation, awareness, and safety
  • Rotary Wing to Fixed Wing Transition Training – helps military and civilian helicopter pilots with commercial licensing use their skills to become airline pilots.
  • Aircraft Transition and Differences Training – builds confidence and competence in pilots as they transition to new aircraft.

Benefits of Training with Paragon Flight

Paragon Flight is second to no competing flight school. The quality, diversity, and customization of our training make it possible to meet the needs of any pilot hopeful. We’re authorized to operate under both FAA FAR Parts 141 and 61, so we provide full-time, highly structured training courses alongside part-time, self-paced courses. 

We operate three flight schools: a primary location out of Page Field in Fort Myers, FL, and two satellite locations, one in Punta Gorda, FL, and the other in LaGrange-Callaway Airport in LaGrange, GA. Each flight school enjoys friendly weather for practical flight training over 300 days out of the year. Students at Paragon Flight face few obstacles to achieving their goals.

The aircraft within the Paragon Flight fleet are conducive to all the training we offer our students. For single-engine primary flight training, students use the Piper PA28 “Pilot” for multi-engine training and the PA-44 Seminole. Specialty training is also available. The Cirrus SR20 allows us to provide primary training, high-performance endorsements, transition and differences training, and single/multiple-day rentals. The ALSIM AL172 Flight Simulator rounds out our fleet, with flight training available without leaving the ground.

Click here or call (239) 747-0056 to discuss the various programs for the different types of pilot licenses we offer at Paragon Flight. Based on your starting point, the time you have available, and your budget, we can curate a path that addresses your goals.