Auburn University’s Professional Flight (AVPF) program offers a strong academic and aviation foundation, but limited flight block availability and strict training timelines can sometimes create challenges for students. Whether you are preparing to apply, currently enrolled, or waiting for flight slots to open, having flexible training options is key to staying on track.

Paragon Flight Training gives Auburn aviation students multiple pathways to continue building flight experience, reduce delays, and strengthen their long-term career progression. Located just 45 miles from campus at LaGrange-Callaway Airport, Paragon provides a convenient and professional training environment that complements Auburn’s flight curriculum and helps students take control of their aviation timeline.

Click the button below to find the track that best matches your situation, access the next steps in your training, and continue making meaningful progress toward a rewarding career in professional aviation.

 

Completing Your Private Pilot License Early

One of the most valuable options for future AVPF students is earning their Private Pilot License before arriving on campus. Completing your PPL with Paragon allows you to skip Auburn’s initial flight blocks and move directly into advanced training.

This can lead to:

• Advanced placement credit eligibility
• Lower tuition costs
• A shorter overall degree timeline
• A stronger start in Auburn’s flight curriculum

Students who arrive with flight experience are often better prepared for the pace of university-level training.

Finishing Your PPL While Enrolled at Auburn

Many students begin at Auburn without a completed PPL and later find their flight training slowed by scheduling limitations. Paragon gives these students an alternative path forward.

Instead of waiting for flight blocks to open, you can:

• Complete your PPL off-campus
• Maintain momentum in your training
• Qualify for advanced placement credit
• Avoid falling behind academically

This option keeps your progress moving even when on-campus training is limited.

Using Waitlist Time to Get Ahead

Being waitlisted for Auburn’s initial flight training does not mean your aviation progress has to stop. In fact, it can be the best time to accelerate it. By training with Paragon while on the waitlist, you can:

• Earn your PPL
• Remove a major prerequisite from your degree plan
• Begin Instrument Rating training sooner
• Enter Auburn’s flight sequence ahead of schedule

This often puts students months ahead of peers who waited for campus training to begin.

Transitioning Smoothly Into Auburn’s Flight Program

Paragon offers a Capstone Transition Course that uses the same Cessna 172S aircraft that Auburn operates. This allows students to:

• Arrive already familiar with aircraft systems
• Reduce adjustment time
• Start flight blocks more confidently
• Focus on advancing skills instead of learning a new cockpit

This seamless transition is a significant advantage for students entering Auburn’s structured training environment.

Training in an Ideal Environment

Paragon’s LGC campus provides a balance between efficiency and real-world experience. The airport features two paved, lighted runways with full instrument approaches and supports more than 300 flyable days per year.

Students also benefit from low-congestion airspace that allows for focused, uninterrupted training, while remaining close to controlled airspace for exposure to professional-level operations.

This combination minimizes delays common at larger airports while helping students build confidence, situational awareness, and strong operational skills in a realistic training environment.

Stay on Course Toward Your Aviation Career

Auburn University’s Professional Flight program opens the door to exciting aviation careers, and Paragon Flight Training helps you reach that door faster. With flexible training paths, a strategic location, and seamless alignment with Auburn’s curriculum, Paragon provides aviation students with the freedom to keep progressing on their own schedule.

Contact Paragon today to explore your options and take control of your future.