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Becoming a pilot takes a high level of commitment to training. Before future pilots obtain licenses and ratings needed to begin their career, they must complete written exams, known as knowledge tests. These knowledge tests follow ground training and instructor endorsements. Studying is required of...
The first week of flight school can be exciting for aspiring pilots who are ready to take the first step towards their future career in aviation. But, before students can take to the skies, they need ground school training that introduces them to the basics...
Becoming a pilot is a highly skilled profession to choose as a career path. But, unlike other highly skilled professions, like becoming a doctor or a lawyer, not every pilot needs to attend college before they can begin their career. In fact, there is no...
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Originally from Michigan, Kaylee Phillips earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Flight Technology from Eastern Michigan University. She completed her private through commercial training in her home state before coming to Phoenix East Aviation for her CFI and CFII. “I was eventually hired here as...
The traditional trajectory after high school for most students is to go into a four-year college program. But, this isn’t the only option to get into a lucrative profession. As college tuition costs continue to go up, many students are looking for alternatives to obtaining...
It takes both time and dedication to complete flight school. From start to finish, flight school requires a minimum of 1,500 hours to obtain an ATP license to begin work as a commercial pilot. While the ultimate goal for many pilots is to fly for...
If you’ve spent any time researching what it takes to become a professional pilot, you’ve probably encountered the term “IFR rating” or “instrument rating.” For aspiring pilots, this certification represents a crucial milestone—one that transforms you from a fair-weather flyer into a pilot capable of...
Every airline pilot starts somewhere, often with their very first flight. At Phoenix East Aviation, students are introduced to aviation fundamentals through FAA-approved instruction. Earning a Private Pilot License (PPL) typically takes 2-4 months. From there, student pilots progress to their Instrument Rating and Commercial...
A Feature on Phoenix East Aviation’s, Xavier Piar When Phoenix East Aviation’s Xavier Piar began his CFI training, one question rose above all the rest: What makes a truly great instructor? “I didn’t just want to teach… I wanted to be great at it,” he...