Yes you can. Educational loans are offered through Sallie Mae with options for low interest and deferred payments while you complete your training. We are also approved for Veterans Educational Benefits. The process is fast and easy, and in most cases you can start training as soon as the application is approved.

As an FAA approved school we are inspected by the government and must meet higher standards than non approved schools. Our curriculum, instructors and aircraft must meet requirements that the non-approved and free lance instructor do not. This helps you get the required training in a more structured manner, and in aircraft which meet higher regulatory standards.

Choosing a professional flight training school is an important decision. While there are many schools to choose from, there are very few flight schools that offer the professional aviation development that Falcon Aviation Academy offers. In a much larger school you are just a number, with very little customized training. With the very small school, you are usually restricted to non-professional instructors who have other interests rather than you. Our company has the purpose of developing each and every student customer to the fullest of their potential.

Our Purpose is to provide high quality training programs at a reasonable cost. Since we are a flight school, helping the student with goals and objectives are our objectives. Additionally we provide modern, safe and reliable aircraft.

Our affiliation with Georgia State University allows up to 3 credit hours per rating to be used to complete elective requirements in the Urban Studies Program. A degree in aviation also makes you a much more competitive candidate when applying and interviewing for jobs.

Many big-name flight schools have sought after airline affiliations and offer very expensive programs that do not guarantee job placement. At Falcon Aviation Academy we stand on our reputation of quality training. Our graduates have interviewed and now work for popular airlines and charter organizations such as Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Pinnacle, Express Jet, Flight Works, Phoenix Air, and many others. We get you results without the high dollar hype.

Unlike much larger flight schools that have long waiting lists, at Falcon Aviation Academy, after completing your CFI you may start working immediately. Our commitment to quality training results in some of the most competitive pay rates among flight schools all across the country. You may also qualify in our charter program after about 10 months. For many who choose the airline route, after reaching about 1200 total hours and 200 multi engine hours (approximately 1 yr of CFI experience), you may qualify for an interview with a regional carrier. Many other options are available in aviation with fewer hours and other qualifications – the sky is the limit!

This training program is a complete, highly structured method to provide a clear path to professional pilot training followed by professional pilot employment. It defines both the curriculum and the time frames with a definite outcome for successful students. There is no wasted time, but at the same time is personalized. We emphasize pilot in command training because larger flight schools neglect this important skill requirement for pilots entering the aviation profession. The second major factor in this program is employment. While other schools may mention an interview for a fee, we actually do employ our graduates and pay them very well. The employment phase is critical to success in aviation and we provide that first start.

The answer is both yes and no. Unlike some of the popular national flight schools, we are FAA approved. This places higher standards on both the quality of training we provide and the success of our graduates. Therefore we can not cut corners. We must provide a structured training program complete with class room ground training. If you look at our programs you will find that we do offer very fast programs for the full time student while meeting or exceeding our curriculum requirements. However, we may not be a fast as some of the others who do not need to meet the same standards.

Generally we hire our own graduates. However, we do from time to time offer employment to applicants from the outside as needed. Because most large flight schools only train graduates to become airline first officers, the selection process is difficult. Only a small percentage of applicants actually meet the knowledge, skills and responsibility requirements we are seeking.

We will assist any customer in finding a suitable living arrangement depending on preference. The Peachtree City area is an upscale community offering a wide variety of living selections. It is also possible to live in the downtown Atlanta area for those who want either a metropolitan life style and/or the ability to attend our Peachtree-Dekalb location.

Flight training is not a commodity. It is an academic and skills based endeavor. The foundation you build is critical to long, safe and fun career. It is this foundation that begins with the selection of a professional training company. While you may receive training from a qualified Flight instructor individual working on his or her own, it is usually difficult for these individuals to remain current and up to date with the latest in teaching and FAA requirements.

The highest quality of any pilot is in working with others. This attribute can not be paid for. Employers seek individuals who will work hard, work with a team of people and strive to meet the company objectives. It is therefore the work experience an applicant brings to the new employer, not the $100,000 training program that makes the applicant desirable.

The Private Pilot Certificate opens up a whole new world of freedom. Whether you want to fly for pleasure, business or both your private aircraft allows you to go on your schedule. You will find that that business meeting 150 miles from home is now fun going to. No more waiting in TSA airport lines with crowds of passengers. You will be at the meeting while others are still in the airline terminal waiting for departure. The family vacation or weekend quick get away is now more fun. Again, it’s your schedule. Or how about the after work or evening local flight with a nice sunset? Flying will only expand your horizons.

This is where the Instrument Rating comes in. With a little more instruction, you will learn to safely go in weather conditions not suitable for visual flying. You will learn how to make proper g0 or no-go decisions. In some cases you may even wish to take one our instructor along with you to further enhance you experience. The Instrument Rating course is fun, challenging and really lets you make use of the entire national airspace system.

Aviation is a skill and knowledge based academic venture. If you are planning a career in aviation your planning should look at the cost of the Private Pilot Certificate followed by the cost of advanced training which includes the entire course contained in our Professional Pilot in command Program. In general you should plan on around 50k for your training.

This will get you into paid commercial flying. You should not have to spend any more on tuition costs. There are other costs which you should include in your loan program. Those include books and materials, living expenses and meals.

Yes, we will assist you in finding housing. Peachtree City is one of the finest communities to live in the country. The housing available is upscale yet affordable. You can request specific housing information in the contact pages of our web site.

Despite what the media may portray, aviation is booming with growth and there are plenty of oppurtunities for employment, and advancement in all sectors of the air transportation industry. Airlines are hiring more pilots this year than they have in several years past and this growth trend is expected to continue for the forseeable future.

Yes, the airline industry is going through a restructuring and is learning to adapt to the changes in which people travel and purchase transportation services. While many of the original airlines may disappear, there are and will be new, more innovative companies to replace the older companies. Some of the older companies are using innovative approaches such as operating subsidiaries with fuel efficient regional jets to provide cost effective, yet profitable service to selected city pairs. Along with the airline sector of transportation, there are other segments of aviation growing also, such as the business aircraft fractional carriers, charter companies and the soon to make an entry, very light jets. All of these operators mean more jobs for professional pilots.

Be careful here. You should never have to pay extra just to get an interview. This is a tactic used by some flight schools. You never need a flight school to get an interview. You need to be qualified and competent to get an interview. Honest hard work and good training are the necessary prerequisites for any interview. Falcon Aviation Academy does have connections with ASA (Atlantic Southeast Airlines) however this is purely a benefit of completing our courses and becoming employed as a flight instructor with us. Be sure to understand this this "connection" is in no way built into the pricing of your training program. If you wish, we would recommed talking to current students and graduates. They will testify to the training they received and will be able to give you the best advice.

You can expect to log a minimum of 75 hours per month in our company. You will have about 200-250 total hours when you start. Many of the National airlines such as ASA and Continental Express are hiring with as low as 500 hours. However, you should plan on 6-12 month with us, but, if you can hired earlier than that, then congratulations.

We have had 100% success with all of our professional graduates. All of them are employees today with airlines, corporations or military. That includes everyone since we started in 1999.

Yes, college is usually preferred today by the airlines. Individual corporations have different requirements for college.

No, you can complete all of your flight training, and then enter college, or do what most of our students do, enroll in flight courses along with college.

No, if fact it is better to be more diverse and not have a degree directly related to aviation. The important thing is to get an education that can be useful in the future to an aviation employer, such as finance, accounting, international studies, business courses, public policy courses.

It is simple. We are FAA approved. That means we have to meet a higher training standard. We concentrate heavily on ground academics as a large part of each program. Today, flying is largely an academic endeavor. While students really want to fly all of time, we know that your future is in the books as well as in the air.

The reason is that they charge up to 40% more for their name. Our programs are some of the best in the nation, without all of the advertising hype. The important thing is to enter into commercial with loans you can afford to pay. With a debt load of $100,000 or more, you are in a poor situation to really enjoy your early years in aviation.

There are hundreds of flight schools in the country. There are two categories of flight training providers; flight Academies and flight schools. A flight academy is an FAA approved school with structured and government approved programs. These types of schools have full time instructors who are supervised and trained by the schools administration staff. Flight academies also have a large fleet of several different types of aircraft and usually have new aircraft. Most non approved flight schools usually have part time instructors and older aircraft.

The first question is the type of professional aviation you are seeking.
The major areas are:

• Professional Airline Pilot
• Professional Corporate pilot
• Military Pilot
• Aviation Management

These are important decisions when beginning your career planning. The type of training and its focus depend on your goals. Also, in the planning process you have to consider your stage in life. Are you:

• A high school student
• A college student
• A career changer

Initially, each of the aviation career goals begins with the Private Pilot Certificate. This is the first pilot certification and is the basis of all other learning. The Private Pilot is your steepest learning curve since it requires you learn a great deal of material and gain the important skills to become a certified pilot. This is why it is important to have highly structured training from full time professionals at an FAA approved flight school such as ours.
If you plan to continue into professional pilot training, the next step is to choose a program which offers highly structured curriculum offering a complete package of courses to take you all the through the training necessary to begin employment as a commercial pilot. Our Professional Pilot in Command Program is unique in that it provides all of the courses and includes an employment phase in two sectors of commercial aviation; Flight Instructing and Charter Operations. With these skills and work experiences, you will become qualified to quickly move into the national airlines.

After you enroll in our programs, we will provide you with a list of local FAA authorized aviation medical examiners. The physical is a basic medical exam to ensure that you are in good general health. For students who are at least 16 years old, we like to have the medical exam scheduled after the first few flight lessons.

Yes, ground training is a vital part of learning to fly. The academic training is a large component of aviation today. The FAA places a great deal of emphasis on knowledge. Our programs are highly dependant on solid skills in planning, decision making and judgment. Some flight schools conduct no ground training and rely on you to do self study. Self study is important, but the knowledge you gain from experienced instructors following an approved syllabus will safe you money in the long run.