Zero To Hire
PROFESSIONAL PILOT
WHAT TO EXPECT
Being a professional commercial pilot is one of the most satisfying and rewarding careers available. With the explosive growth in flying opportunities, now is the time to complete your advanced training and become a part of this dynamic industry. Our Professional Pilot Program integrates the certifications required to begin working in aviation – the private, instrument, commercial, CFI, & CFII – into one seamless course. The goal is to provide you with a complete and comprehensive education that prepares you to begin a career in aviation upon graduation. This program offers a custom-tailored setting; the schedule is flexible, allowing you to train either full-time or part-time. Basically, this course revolves completely around you and your needs.
What is the “Zero to Hire” program in flight training?
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Our “Zero to Hire” program is an accelerated flight training course designed to take individuals from having little to no flying experience to obtaining a commercial pilot’s license and flight instructor certification, often in a streamlined and comprehensive manner.
What are the prerequisites for enrolling in the “Zero to Hire” program?
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Candidates must be at least 17 years old, possess an FAA first-class medical certificate, and have a good command of the English language.
How long does it take to complete a Zero to Hero program?
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The duration varies, but it typically takes around 7-12 months, depending on the program package selected, student progress, and weather conditions affecting flight availability.
List of Courses in a Zero to Hire Program
Private Pilot License (PPL)
Basic flight training introducing students to aircraft controls, navigation, and emergency procedures.
Instrument Rating (IRA)
Training on flying solely by reference to instruments, crucial for navigating through adverse weather conditions.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
Building on PPL and IRA, this phase focuses on refining flying skills, navigation, and decision-making.
Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI)
Teach students how to be a flight instructor in visual conditions.
Instrument Flight Instructor Rating (CFII)
Teach students how to be a flight instructor in adverse weather.
What career opportunities are available after completing a Zero to Hero program?
Graduates can pursue various aviation careers, including airline pilot positions, corporate aviation, cargo pilots, or as a flight instructor at Flight School Jackson.
Employers want qualified applicants, and it doesn’t matter if the applicant’s initial training was in a Part 61 or Part 141 environment.
Flight School Jackson has been training professional pilots and typically saves students $30,000-50,000 for the same certificate and ratings as the big university programs or flight training academies. The economics are in your favor!