Florida Aviation Career Training

When looking for the best place to pursue training for an aviation career, there’s no better place than Paragon Flight in Florida. It just makes sense to choose a training provider with a history of success in a location that welcome frequent practice as routine. We even offer expedited training for the student who wants to finish as quickly, affordably, and effectively as possible.

Florida Aviation Career TrainingFAA-authorized under Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 141 and 61, Paragon Flight has various programs available and the flexibility to curate individual plans to the individual student. Whether you prefer classroom-based courses or one-on-one, self-paced experiences, we can provide you with the best-fit solution. Three locations make it even easier for students to pursue Paragon Flight level flight training.

Each Paragon Flight location provides every element needed for effective flight training, and we do it in environments where the weather is flight-friendly 350+ days of the year. Numerous airfields with low, moderate, and heavy congestion, tower-controlled runways, and modern facilities are available at the airports we call home – Page Field (FMY), Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), and LaGrange-Callaway Airport (LGC).

Expectations of Professional Pilots

Earning a paycheck as a pilot requires a few things. First, you’ll need to be a proficient pilot, but you must also have a commercial license if you want to operate legally! The FAA mandates a commercial license for any flight services for compensation. With a commercial license comes a world of opportunities, and you may venture out into the agricultural, transportation, shipping, governmental, medical, or tourism sectors. Depending on the role you prefer, you’ll also need to continue your aviation training and accrue logged flight time. This aspect makes working as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) ideal for newly licensed commercial pilots who need to log flight time because the hours spent training count!

Beyond flying a plane, commercial pilots can anticipate pre-flight procedures and safety checks, communication demands, planning demands, and post-flight reports. Learning these skills is essential for a commercial pilot.

The Professional Pilot Program at Paragon Flight is a terrific opportunity for pilots who want to reach their professional goals faster. Within 38 weeks, participants can develop the skills needed to earn all of the following credentials:

  • Private Pilot License (PPL)
  • Instrument Flight Rating (IFR)
  • Commercial Single-Engine and Multi-Engine License (CSEL and CMEL)
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).

Essentially, the P3 Program will help you go from dreams to achievement in fewer than 10 months! 

Need we say more?

To participate, you’ll need to demonstrate that you have what it takes to successully complete this rigorous program. We ask that you meet all of the following prerequisites:

  • 18 years old, minimum
  • High school graduate or GED recipient, college preferred
  • Character references – one professional and one personal
  • Clean driving record
  • Clean FAA record
  • Clean criminal background check
  • Passed cognitive and behavioral evaluation
  • FAA 1st Class Medical Certification
  • Proficieny in written and spoken English
  • Full-time availability to attend 10-20 hours of ground instruction and complete 4-5 flight lessons every week
  • Drive, integrity, and commitment – all essential to success in the program and the field.

Click here if you’re ready to learn more about the serious aviation career training that awaits you with the P3 Program at Paragon Flight in Florida or Georgia. Contact us via phone as well at (239) 448-1150.