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An Irishman, a Scotsman, and a Puerto Rican…
Did you hear the one about the Irishman, the Scotsman and the Puerto Rican??? Florida Aviation Academy had the pleasure of hosting two friends of the flight school from New York. Neal (the Irishman), Anthony (the Puerto Rican) and Flight Instructor Andrew (the Scotsman) went flying in a Cessna 172 to see more of South Florida. Neal, already a Private Pilot, was put through the paces by Andrew and excelled despite the challenges of a gusty day. It was Anthony’s first time in a single engine aircraft, and he appeared to be loving the experience. After a full morning of fun and flying, they couldn’t get enough of the chicken wings….
Read MoreSolo Flight – Congratulations Jason Devine
Coming from Brisbane, Australia I conducted a worldwide search of flight schools and decided upon Florida Aviation Academy to train with. The school offered a program that best suited my requirements; value for money, concentrated timeframes, with an eye for safety and development of “professional” pilots. Additional support available from fellow students, instructors, and school management was unexpected and being a long way from home it is great to have. After ten flight days of training, 15 training flights, and 24.3 hours time in the aircraft I completed my first solo flight. Another number I can add is the 4 litres of water I was covered with after...
Read MoreAirline jobs
Get ready for the pilot shortage. All numbers are pointing to a massive pilot shortage in the next couple of years. I have been getting a lot of questions from students and others about the job market and the conditions of working as an airline pilot. I tell everyone the same thing. The jobs will be plentiful and the conditions are already improving. Supply and demand is a great predictor. The economy is always dependent on supply versus demand unless of course you live in a country where the word capitalism is always accompanied by an expletive. Pilots who are qualified will be able to write their own ticket for the foreseeable future anywhere in the...
Read MoreAviation Career Opportunities
Now is the time for anyone interested in an aviation career to explore the opportunities. Once upon a time there were plenty of pilots, however today there is a growing need that is expected to continue to expand for the next 20 years. Qualified pilots are likely to find plenty of opportunities over the coming years. Certainly there are all sorts of job titles within the aviation industry. These include jobs for skilled technicians, traffic controllers, and flight attendants. Still, it is the pilots that are in demand. Whether training is obtained thought military experience or though a civilian school such as Florida Aviation Academy, certified pilots are likely to find...
Read MoreAviation Career Takes Off!
Recently I had the pleasure to meet up with Malcolm Campbell, a former student and instructor of Florida Aviation Academy. He has had a stellar aviation career, and is now a Captain of Boeing 737′s at Southwest Airlines. Malcolm is just one example of how Florida Aviation Academy is synonymous with achievement and success in reaching one’s aviation goals. This photo is Malcolm and his wife, Evie (a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines) in the cockpit. Malcolm’s living the dream! Jack
Read MoreFounder
Captain Jack Fitzgerald founded Florida Aviation Academy in 1993. He is an accomplished commercial pilot, rated in the Airbus 300, Boeing 747 and McDonnell Douglas MD-11. Captain Fitzgerald is Chief Instructor and offers students an outstanding aviation education, bringing them a wealth of knowledge gleaned from his personal aviation experience.
