Florida Aviation Academy

About Florida Aviation Academy

About Florida Aviation Academy

Let Your Dreams Take Flight

When you want the best opportunities as a Commercial Pilot, you train at Florida Aviation Academy. As one of the top flight schools in the USA with the most exacting flight training standards, Florida Aviation Academy is the name the airlines all over the world trust to turn out the most accomplished and safe pilots. As a FAA approved Part 141 flight school with a low student-to-instructor ratio, outstanding facility, and the the tools you will need to achieve your dream of becoming a commercial pilot as quickly as possible, our accelerated flight training courses are considered among the best in the industry.

The Sky's the Limit at Florida Aviation Academy

The sky is the limit at Florida Aviation Academy, where we have helped many individuals since 1993 achieve their dreams of becoming professional pilots. With nearly 30 years aviation training experience, along with our highly qualified, full time instructors, we will show you how to begin a rewarding career in aviation. Our courses encompass in-depth flight and one-on-one ground sessions to help you be the best you can be.

At Florida Aviation Academy, we focus on people and quality. Our extensive experience and state-of-the-art facility position us perfectly to provide you with an unparalleled learning experience, which naturally leads to exceptional results.

The flight school’s Founder, Captain “Jack” Fitzgerald, is a highly accomplished airline pilot with more than 35 years  experience in the aviation industry.  He is rated in the MD-11; Boeing B747-200; Boeing B747-400; and the Airbus A300.  Captain Fitzgerald is always willing to offer advice or help to students, and is a leader who has guided hundreds of flight training students to aviation success…many of whom are now First Officers and Captains with major airlines all around the world.

In addition to the Professional Pilot Programs (Ab Initio Program) such as Zero hours to Commercial Pilot license in 16 weeks, Florida Aviation Academy also offers accelerated individual courses that range from the Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Multi Engine Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Certified Flight Instructor courses.

Florida Aviation Academy’s accelerated pilot training courses have been especially developed to help students achieve their aviation goals in a shorter period of time, while at the same time becoming proficient and safe pilots.  Our courses have been perfected over the years to be safe, efficient and cost effective.

FAA approved Part 141 Courses include the Private Pilot, the Instrument Rating and the Commercial Pilot courses. Aspiring pilots may earn their ratings and become Commercial Pilots in as little as or 16 weeks!  As an FAA approved Part 141 flight training school Florida Aviation Academy may offer Part 141 or Part 61 courses which are customized to meet each individual student’s needs and goals in the most cost efficient manner.

Whether flying for career, business or pleasure, our goal is to present you with a well planned program in a structured yet friendly environment, to provide you with the highest quality and safest flight training possible and to provide the highest standards of support and guidance throughout your training.

Isn’t it time you made your dream to become a pilot a reality?  Why not start now?

 

International Students

The regulations of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (Now called department of Homeland Security) requires most foreign students to attend aviation flight training programs on M-1 student visas. As an FAA approved Part 141 pilot training school, Florida Aviation Academy is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students and will issue a form I-20M-N, which will certify an applicant’s eligibility, only after student’s application for admission and TSA (Transportation Security Administration) preliminary approvals have been received and all required documentation is on file.

Aircraft

The Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Piper Arrow and The Piper Aztec aircraft are utilized for primary and advanced training. All aircraft are outfitted with dual navigation/communication receivers and the Cessna 172’s and Aztec are equipped with Garmin 430 GPS navigational equipment. Advanced training such as cockpit resource management, glass cockpits, G1000's and flight management systems are covered in the Advanced Redbird FXM Flight Simulator. This simple but critically important philosophical approach to maintenance allows us to ensure that all of our aircraft are strictly maintained in accordance with all regulations and to the highest airworthiness standards. We firmly believe that safety never costs as much as it saves. Our safety record speaks for itself.

Flight Simulator

Florida Aviation Academy is committed to safe training and state of the art technology which is why we invested in the Redbird Flight Simulator FMX, an FAA approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD).Redbird FMX Full Motion Flight Simulator Our simulator is a state of the art, full-motion, feature-rich AATD. It includes amazing wrap-around visuals, a fully enclosed cockpit, scenario-based training and an electric motion platform. It offers a level of realism that is simply unavailable in other training devices you may encounter at other schools. In addition to these unparalleled features, we also provide a library of reference materials including periodicals and video cassettes to enhance your educational experience.

Student Housing

Florida Aviation Academy offers student accommodations that are within minutes to the facilities and some of South Florida’s most popular beaches. These modern accommodations come fully furnished and feature full kitchens, living/dining areas, as well as complete laundry facilities.

Computer Testing

Florida Aviation Academy is an approved PSI Testing Center for Federal Aviation Administration Airman Knowledge Tests (AKT). Schedule exams online at https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login or call PSI at 1-844-704-1487,

A few words from

Our Previous Students

My experience at Florida Aviation Academy was by far one of the best of my life. Carrie delivered everything promised and more. l completed my program in the time allotted, which was great because I took off work to make my dream of becoming a pilot a reality. Thanks again to everyone at Florida Aviation Academy. I highly recommend this school to anyone who’s serious about becoming a professional pilot.

Sean

If you are looking for a fast track one stop shop Florida aviation academy is the place to go. Flight training isn’t cheap if you haven’t figured that out by now then your not smart enough to operate a calculator let alone a plane! Many people aren’t and you can prolly tell by the negative reviews on here who couldn’t hack it! With that said if you’re a hard worker and have a love for aviation, Florida aviation academy is the fastest, cheapest, and safest flightschool around. There planes are excellently maintained and educational standards are in a category of there own. They completely over prepare you for your future in flying!

Andrew

After attending 3 different schools and tolerating the nonsense I just about gave up. I encountered terrible instructors, young pompous instructors, late and absent instructors, and no airplane for checkride (twice actually). Here, I find that my lessons are always productive. Aircraft always available and lessons start on time. Flight training is expensive, so you have to be prepared for that. Stay proactive and monitor your balance or billing to protect your $$$. Something every one should be doing. If your focused and involved in the material you can advance.

Tom

Did all my licenses at Florida Aviation Academy after trying at another school which was over crowded and under staffed. Everything they promised me at Florida Aviation Academy they did for me. I observed a couple of angry people at this school who in my opinion were angry at the school because they did not want to do the work and wanted it all handed to them. It was actually quite obvious. If you have a dream to be a pilot you have to be willing to put the work into it. Like anything else, you get out of it what you put into it. They have some amazing instructors and people working there. I’m well on my way to a great career in aviation because of Mike, Will and Jack. Thanks a million guys!

JP

Hello, just wanted to share this with Jack and the school.. I got my Commercial in January 2005 and after flying corporate and A320 for LAN PERU, moved to Qatar Airways five years ago, I flew 2 years the A320, 3 years A330 and now I’m a captain in A320, thanks a lot Florida Aviation Academy!

Giancarlo Pighi Doha

Thank you Jack for a wonderful flying experience, and the instruction. I always come back to you for my bi-annual flight reviews because I learn so much.

Neil F. New york

I just want to tell you what a great experience I’ve had at Florida Aviation Academy. Thank you Jack and Carrie for always being there and making sure that I had the very best quality flight instruction. I’m looking forward to starting my Instrument Rating training very soon!

Tim P. Pompano Beach, Florida

I just want to tell you what a great experience I’ve had at Florida Aviation Academy. Thank you Jack and Carrie for always being there and making sure that I had the very best quality flight instruction. I’m looking forward to starting my Instrument Rating training very soon!

Ted F.

Hello Sir, Hope you are all fine and that everything is going great at the Academy.I have some good news to share.. As I mentioned earlier I had an entrance exam and interview with an Airline here and I am happy to inform you that it went well and I have been recruited by SpiceJet Airlines (an Indian low cost carrier) for their B737 fleet. I just recently cleared the DGCA B737 technical exams, and the next step would be the simulator training. Once again, thanks for the great foundation, training, support and everything else. Say a big “Hi” to everyone at the Academy for me.

Shyam

I just wanted to write you to let you know how pleased I was with the training I obtained while at Florida Aviation Academy. I feel like there’s no where else I could have received that sort of attention, and in such an efficient manner, received all of my certifications. As you know, I am here in Australia now sorting out some business matters. But I have decided that it would be in my best interest to come back, and to obtain my CFI with Florida Aviation Academy. I have already spoken to Camille about which steps I can take from here to get started, and she has most graciously been assisting me there. Once my matters hereare resolved, I will come back to train full time. My forecast is for the beginning of 2012. But before then, I would like to get as much accomplished here, so I can make a smooth, and speedy transition upon my arrival. Thanks again, regards!

Alex DePaoli

Hello Jack, this is Giancarlo Pighi from Perú, I attended the Academy in 2004, I have the best memories about the school, and the staff, including yourself, Levent, Christine, Luke, Petros Manoloutsos was my instructor and also I made very good friends over there, Andrea Cianfruglia, Domenico Costigliola, to name a few. The training was excellent, great facilities, when I came back to Perú I started flying corporate, a Piper Cheyenne III and since 2009 I´m an Airbus 320 first Officer for LAN airlines, thanks again for such a wonderful experience, keep in touch, cheers

Giancarlo Pighi

Hey Jack, it was great to see you last week. As a former student/instructor who has moved on to be a Captain at Southwest Airlines flying Boeing 737’s, I can attest to the fact that your training programs are for people who have the ambition to be professional pilots. Not only that, but I got the girl as well!

Malcolm Campbell

Thank you Florida Aviation Academy. Simply wonderful. Lies and broken dreams are quite usual with flight schools, according to my personal experience but Florida aviation academy offered me not only what i initially agreed, but a fantastic experience, everyday while flying, nice maintained airplanes always available, great instructors. Much better; talking about numbers:250 hours in 4 months and 1 day…that needs no explanations. Thanks a lot, Levent, Christine, Jack, Luke, Gerry, Frank and Erik Was a great pleasure!

Pablo A.Spain Spain

First of all wish you everyone at Florida Aviation Academy a very very happy Christmas and a very, very happy and successful new year! How have you been? Hope the school is doing good even in this turbulent economic time that of the USA is facing. I am very glad to inform you that I got recruited by KINGFISHER airlines last year, got my endorsement and now I am flying as a co-pilot on the TR fleet. I sincerely thank you in your efforts in making me a successful pilot.

Meet G. India

I wanted to convey to all of you, and obviously particularly to Petros. Christine and you Levent, a “thousand thanks” for having welcomed me, trained me, and supported me so well during all the time I was there. Those outstanding 5 weeks will remain for ever in the back of my mind and I do feel like this experience was simply unique.

Rene T. France France

I am now back in Romania and I just wanted to thank you again for the opportunity of completing the IFR in just 2 weeks. This was possible only because of the proficiency of your school and because of the perfect timing and planning of the hours and of course because of Alex. It was a pleasure for me to learn in your school and for sure I will come again for future ratings and qualifications. I will make those days the first IFR-Flight in Romania and let’s see how il works. Best regards.

Radu M. Romania

I like to thank you again, because without you and your to company I wouldn’t have this great chance to fly a Boeing 767 at Air Atlanta. I will recommend you to all the people who are looking for a flight school. I had a very good time in Pompano and with your company. I felt like in a family. Thanks for all that….

Nico S. Germany

…who is still there from when I was there? It seems like a lifetime ago. Three of the best months of my life. Bernice got into Ryan Air a few months ago and little Nicky is training as a cadet in Aer Lingus. You can mark another 2 airline pilots down from Florida Aviation Academy.

John D. Ireland

I wanted to write and say thanks to you for your help in making my new job possible. Florida Aviation Academy let me obtain professional training for a very low cost. There were so many flight schools to choose from and Florida Aviation Academy was the right one. You have a great school and thanks again.

Brian. S. Chicago, Illinois

This 1st of March 2006 will always be the greatest first of March in history for me! Now I can officially say that I made my first revenue producing flight in the JET!!!!! I flew Citation Bravo 550 yesterday. It was a flight from Fort Lauderdale Exec to Gainesville Georgia, Lee Gilmer Mem! Almost 2 hours each direction!!! We had passengers on both legs and they were probably the coolest paxs in history, because they were my FIRST passengers! Thank you Everybody for your support!

Elena A. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Thank you very much for your instruction and assistance in my single and multi commercial licenses, Not only did I obtain my commercial license with your help but I feel that my piloting skills are significantly improved. Thank you again.

Dr. John J. Z. Farmington Hills, Michigan

Thank you very much for your instruction and assistance in my single and multi commercial licenses, Not only did I obtain my commercial license with your help but I feel that my piloting skills are significantly improved. Thank you again.

Darrin S. Bahamas

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once more the warm welcome and professional help you and your team gave me, during my stay in Pompano Beach. I really hope I will be able to return to your school in the not so distant future for some further training and time building.

Gergely O. Hungary

I am sorry that I had to rush to catch my plane. You guys did a really good job while teaching me and I want to say thank you for being hard but fair. It was really much work for me but ”WE” made it!!! That is it from good old Germany. Thank you again everybody and take care!!

Mathias G. Germany

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