FAA First Officer Program

At 2FLY, we are committed to providing our students with the most direct and efficient path to a career in commercial aviation. We are excited to announce our strategic alliance with six leading U.S. regional airlines, offering our graduates the opportunity to transition seamlessly from flight training to employment as a First Officer in as little as 26 months.

Our First Officer Program is designed to bridge the gap between flight training and airline employment, providing cadets with a structured, career-oriented training pathway that aligns with airline hiring needs.

DELIVERED IN TWO PHASES (26 months):

PHASE ONE (10 months): is a full-time program that begins with the initial Private Pilot certification, and progresses to a Commercial Pilot with single and multi-engine instrument ratings, and finishing with a Certified Flight Instructor license. This phase encompasses all academics, simulations, and practical flying. Upon graduation, you will have logged 269 total flight and simulator hours.

PHASE TWO (16 months): after successful completion of Phase One, an interview with 2FLY will be extended for you to work as a Certified Flight Instructor. This is a full-time position and allows you to log additional flying hours you will need to be hired by an airline. During this phase, you will have the opportunity to meet pilot recruiters from our airline alliances and learn about their hiring processes. Many also offer interview coaching from an airline pilot mentor. It is estimated this phase will take 16 months to gain the 1,500 total hours needed for airline hiring requirements.

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Our Airline Alliances

Program Benefits:
Airline Mentorship: During the second phase of training, cadets have the opportunity to be assigned a dedicated airline mentor, offering valuable industry insights, career guidance, and professional development.
Guaranteed Interview Opportunity: Upon meeting the required qualifications, graduates are granted an interview with one of our airline partners, positioning them for potential employment as a First Officer.
Accelerated Timeline to the Airlines: With our streamlined training structure and airline connections, cadets can achieve their goal of becoming a commercial airline pilot in as little as 26 months.

Entry Requirements:

  1. Be at least 18 years of age
  2. Be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
  3. Be able to obtain an FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
  4. Must have iPad (compatible with ForeFlight)
  5. Phase II requires applicant to have legal right-to-work in the US

Phase I Details:

FAA Private Pilot

  • 47.0 Hours SE Piper PA28 Aircraft
  • 30.0 Hours Dual Flight Instruction
  • 30.0 Hours Private Theory
  • 15.0 Hours Pre/Post Flight Briefings

PIC Time Building

  • 146 Hours SE Airline Crew Program

FAA Instrument Rating

  • 22.0 Hours SE Cessna 172 G1000 Aircraft
  • 15.0 Hours AATD Simulator
  • 35.0 Hours Dual Flight Instruction
  • 20.0 Hours Instrument Theory
  • 10.0 Hours Pre/Post Flight Briefings

FAA Commercial Multi Engine – Initial

  • 22.0 Hours ME PA34 Aircraft
  • 20.0 Hours Dual Flight Instruction
  • 10.0 Hours Commercial Theory
  • 5.0 Hours Pre/Post Flight Briefings

FAA Commercial Single Engine – Add On

  • 5.0 Hours SE Piper PA28 Aircraft
  • 3.0 Hours Dual Flight Instruction
  • 5.0 Hours Commercial Theory
  • 3.0 Hours Pre/Post Flight Briefings

FAA Flight Instructor – Single Engine Airplane (CFI)

  • 12.0 Hours SE Piper PA28 Aircraft
  • 10.0 Hours Dual Flight Instruction
  • 20.0 Hours Commercial Theory

This course also includes:

  • Digital study materials for Private, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI training
  • Access to 2FLY company ForeFlight with checklists, SOPs, and manuals
  • Fuel surcharges for single and multi engine flying
  • Ten (10) months of shared room accommodations

International Students: This program does not include fees associated for the student visa or TSA background/fingerprinting fees. All training is conducted at the Merritt Island facility.

Items Not Included in Program:

  • Transportation & Living Expenses
  • Pilot Supplies (uniform, headset, fuel strainer, charts)
  • FAA Exam Fees (theory and practical)

Note: This program is based on our training curriculum minimum requirements. In some cases, training over these minimums may occur, which will result in an additional expense.