Want to become an airline pilot without spending years in training? Paragon Flight’s P3 Professional Pilot Program simplifies the steps. In less than 10 months, you can progress from zero experience to a commercially licensed flight instructor, gaining the qualifications to start logging hours toward an airline career.

With expert instructors, advanced aircraft, and year-round flying conditions, we deliver a fast, focused aviation education. Here’s how Paragon Flight helps you take off.

The Three Pillars of the P3 Program

Just like a triangle draws strength from each side, Paragon Flight’s P3 Professional Pilot Program is built to address the three biggest challenges aspiring airline pilots face: finances, professional development, and time. Our program is intentionally designed to help students overcome these barriers without compromising training quality or career readiness.

1. The Financial Challenge

Flight training is a significant investment, but at Paragon Flight, students have access to resources that help make it manageable. Our experienced team understands the aviation financing landscape and can guide students toward funding options, including partnerships with aviation-specific lenders.

As a Part 141-authorized flight school, Paragon Flight also accepts federal financial aid, GI Bill® benefits, and aviation scholarships, opening the door for more students to pursue their dream of flying without financial roadblocks.

2. The Professional Development Challenge

While career paths in aviation may vary, certain qualities are essential across all aviation roles. That’s why the P3 Program emphasizes core professional values: integrity, accountability, courtesy, and skill.

These principles are woven into our program, beginning with the application process and continuing through training and evaluation. Our goal is not just to train pilots, but to shape well-rounded professionals prepared for long-term success.

3. The Time Challenge

Becoming a pilot typically takes years, but the P3 Program condenses that timeline without cutting corners. The program is structured into four intensive phases to build skills efficiently and effectively:

1. Private Pilot License (Weeks 0-10): Lay the foundation with essential flight skills, safety procedures, and strong flying habits.
2. Instrument Flight Rating (Weeks 11–18): Learn to fly using instruments and navigation systems, enabling flight in low-visibility conditions.
3. Single & Multi-Engine Commercial License (Weeks 19–30): Train to fly both single-engine and multi-engine aircraft to professional commercial standards.
4. Certified Flight Instructor (Weeks 31–38): Transition into the workforce by teaching others, refining your skills, and logging hours toward the 1,500 flight-hour requirement for airline applications.

Exceptional Training in Exceptional Locations

With three training locations in Fort Myers, FL, Punta Gorda, FL, and LaGrange, GA, you can count on consistent, high-quality instruction in ideal flying conditions. Each campus benefits from over 300 days of clear, warm weather annually, making year-round flight training possible and highly efficient.

Each campus features state-of-the-art facilities, tower-controlled runways, and access to a mix of airspace environments, providing students with well-rounded, real-world flight experience. No matter which campus you choose, you’ll train in a setting designed to help you succeed.

Ready to take the first step toward becoming an airline pilot? Contact Paragon Flight today to learn more about how we can help you launch your career.