If you're reading this, chances are you've been thinking about of becoming a pilot for as long as you can remember. Trust me, I totally get it. Starting out as a high school student pilot back in 2006, my passion for aviation was ignited. With the vast Kansas skies as my backdrop, I embarked on a journey that took me...
The new program will prepare student pilots for the rigorous military screening process through comprehensive flight training, skills-focused interview preparation, and career coaching, all without a commitment to serve until accepted as a pilot by the U.S. Air Force.
San Diego boasts phenomenal weather conditions. And when we say it's gorgeous, we mean G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S! With over 300 good weather days annually, our pilots enjoy more flying days than most other cities in the USA. This consistency in weather conditions offers a fantastic opportunity for aspiring pilots to practice...
At Flex Air Flight School you can use the GI Bill to pay for approved flight training programs. You can pay for flight school with the GI Bill subject to the specific limits outlined in this article. You can become a commercial pilot or get education benefits for an airline pilot job or other aviation career....
Safety in flight training is the first and most important way that a school builds trust with its students and important stakeholders like parents, spouses, and the local communities around our airports. At Flex Air, we use a Safety Management System (SMS) built on the best practices of Naval Aviation, scientific...
One thing we have been telling our pilots is to start watching out for cadet programs opening back up. These programs are a great way to get to know an airline better and also help you get hired. In some cases, cadets are even guaranteed a job.
The airline industry and its career paths are very cyclical. When I left military service in 2006, airline pilot job openings were few and far between. That situation has changed dramatically, especially since 2010. Hiring practices at airlines historically cycle between boom and bust. In fact, you might hear lots of...
Flex Air has launched Via Careers, the first flight training program to offer Income Share Agreements (ISAs) as an alternative to student loans. We believe the air transportation industry is in a period of unprecedented growth and opportunity. We think all skilled and dedicated student pilots should have access to...