L3Harris Flight Academy
Avelo Airlines
L3Harris is proud to work with Avelo Airlines on the Avelo Direct Program, a direct pathway to the flight deck for students!
Avelo Direct Program
From student to Boeing 737 First Officer
Students and Flight Instructors at L3Harris can now benefit from our relationship with Avelo Airlines! Successful completion of this pathway program takes you directly from student, to Instructor at L3Harris, to First Officer with Avelo!
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Avelo Airlines operate a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft across more than 30 destinations in the United States.
Avelo First Officers earn $105 per hour in their first year with Captains earning up to $259 per hour.
How the Avelo Direct Program Works
Step 1 - NOW - Enroll at L3Harris
The first step in your journey to becoming an airline pilot is to enroll in our Edge: Commercial Pilot Certificate program.
Step 2 - Build Your Experience as a CFI
Those that complete our Edge: Commercial Pilot Certificate program can then enroll on our Elite program, where you will earn your Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating (CFI-I).
Step 3 - Interview
When you have achieved between 1,000 and 1,200 hours total flight time, our team will work with Avelo to recommend eligible Instructors for interview!
Step 4 - Transition
When you reach our 1,500 hours of flight time, complete your ATP CTP course and Jet Transition Program.
Step 5 - Career
Start your career as a First Officer for Avelo Airlines!
Need Financial Aid?
Students can access funding for up to 100% of the program cost via flight school loans.
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