Professional Programs
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
PEA’s Professional Programs are designed to provide Domestic and International students with the skillset, ratings, and flight hours needed to be hired by the many job opportunities within the multifaceted aviation industry. International Students are eligible for an F-1 Visa by taking either of the Professional Programs. The F-1 visa provides 12 months of OPT after completing your training, which allows you to be a paid flight instructor in order to build the flight hours required by Airlines.
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM I
The Professional Program I’s core purpose is to provide students with the basic requirements to have not only the required ratings to be hired by an Airline, but also provide a very efficient way to meet the minimum flight hour requirements. During training, students will obtain their Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine add on, Certified Flight Instructor, and Certified Flight Instructor Licenses/Ratings. Upon completion, the pilot will be qualified to work as a flight instructor in a single-engine aircraft.
This course is uniquely customized to ensure it directly meets the training needs of the professional pilot. A rigorous combination of hands-on maneuver-based and scenario-based training profiles both increase the student’s fundamental flying skills as well as directly complement the rapid development of aeronautical decision making.
Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate
| Total Lab Hours: | 136 hours |
| Total Lecture Hours: | 276 hours |
| Total Clock Hours: | 412 hours |
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM III
The Professional III Program expands on the Professional I with a focus on additional training being conducted in a Multi-Engine aircraft. Students enrolled in this program will obtain their Instrument, Commercial-Single Engine, Multi-Commercial, Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor Instrument, and Multi-Engine Instructor Licenses/Ratings. Upon completion, the pilot will be qualified to work as a flight instructor in single and multi-engine aircraft.
Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate
| Total Lab Hours: | 137 hours |
| Total Lecture Hours: | 292 hours |
| Total Clock Hours: | 429 hours |
PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE
STANDARD TRACK VS. ACCELERATED PROGRAM
At Phoenix East Aviation (PEA), we understand that every student has unique availability and preferences when it comes to completing their flight training. That’s why we offer two distinct program timelines to accommodate your needs. Whether you’re looking for an accelerated pace to quickly achieve your training goals or a standard timeline that allows for a more traditional approach, PEA has the perfect program for you. Our commitment to flexibility ensures that your educational journey aligns with your specific requirements while providing a high-quality flight training experience with dedicated support throughout your chosen timeline.
The Private Pilot’s License (PPL) is the first rating any pilot must obtain; it teaches you how to fly a single-engine airplane when looking outside the cockpit.
Standard Track: 4 months Accelerated Track: 3 months
After obtaining your Commercial Pilot License (CPL), you are able to fly for hire.
Standard Track: 3 months Accelerated Track: 2.5 months
The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating allows a pilot to teach new pilots how to fly in VFR conditions. This is in most cases the most effective way for students to build the flight hours needed to be hired by an Airline or Corporate operation.
Standard Track: 3.5 months Accelerated Track: 2 months
The Multi-Engine Instructor License (MEI) allows a pilot to teach new students in a Multi-Engine Aircraft.
Standard Track: 1.5 months Accelerated Track: 1 month
The Instrument Rating (IR) teaches you how to fly a plane when you cannot see outside the aircraft, such as in clouds, weather, or very dark conditions.
Standard Track: 2.5 months Accelerated Track: 1.5 months
The Multi-Engine Rating (ME), teaches a pilot how to fly a multi-engine aircraft.
Standard Track:1.5 months Accelerated Track: 1 month
The Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) allows a pilot to teach new students in IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) conditions.
Standard Track: 2 months Accelerated Track: 1 month
