The Types of Training We Offer
Whether you are just researching information to become a pilot or looking to advance your pilot skills, Safety in Motion Flight Center can help!
You are already on the right track if you are researching schools and programs to find the best fit for your learning style, training goals, budget, and location.
At Safety In Motion Flight Center, we can help you attain the following:
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Deciding Between a Flight School, Flight Academy, or College
Depending on your goals, timeline, and financial situation. Here are some things to consider:
Flight Schools
Flight schools specialize in one thing, Flight Training. The level and complexity of that training vary between schools, with smaller schools offering specialized training such as tailwheel airplanes or a Sport Pilot certificate, up to larger schools like Safety in Motion Flight Center, which offers programs ranging from sport pilot up to Airline Transport Pilot, and much more. Some schools like ours allow you to pay as you go, while others require money up-front (be very careful of schools requiring up-front payments and read the fine print).
With advance notice, and if you commit the time to learn, flight schools can typically keep up with your pace of training, even if you want to fly every day. Because most flight schools are not configured as colleges, financial aid options can be limited. Some schools like Safety in Motion Flight Center, affiliate with local colleges and universities, the Veteran’s Administration, and other entities that can assist if additional financial assistance is needed/desired. We realize that each student has different needs and goals, so your training program is individualized and tailored accordingly.
Flight Academies
Academies are typically focused on getting pilots directly to the airlines in the most time-efficient way possible. These programs typically require paying for the full program in advance and training to a testing standard that will allow for rapid flight-time building toward an airline-focused career. These training pathways will typically not allow you to have a job, as your time will be spent either in training or flight time building. The programs are fast-paced and usually expect that you have studied all the required knowledge topics before starting the program. These programs can run from $60,000 to over $100,000 and can potentially terminate your training if you are not making satisfactory progress, without a refund, which is why it’s important to do your research and understand the expectations and requirements before signing any agreements.
Colleges and Universities
Colleges and Universities offer flight degree programs that include flight training. Although these programs can take much longer to complete than the flight schools and academies, they typically provide more financial assistance options through Federal Grants and student loan programs. Another big advantage, if your goal is to fly for the airlines, is that they typically have FAA approval allowing you to meet the airline hiring minimums with less flight time experience. Safety in Motion Flight Center is affiliated with local colleges and provides flight training for their programs. College programs typically take longer to complete. For example, a Private Pilot certificate will normally take a year to complete at a college/university, but only 2-3 months at a flight school or academy.
Start Your Career with Safety In Motion
To find out more about how we can assist you with your specific flight training needs, simply contact us. We strongly recommend scheduling either an in-person, Zoom, or telephone meeting with us to discuss your training. Answering all your questions and helping you find the right right path, is our goal.
Click HERE for some basic steps on How to Become a Pilot.
Click HERE to learn more about Flight Schools Part 61 or Part 141.
Click HERE to learn more about International Student Flight Training.
Click HERE to see our Student Achievements, and What People are Saying about Safety In Motion Flight Center.
