L3Harris Flight Academy

Empire Airlines

L3Harris Flight Academy and Empire Airlines have come together to provide L3Harris cadets with access to resources and guidance to make a seamless transition from flight school to an airline career!

Empire Airlines flow to Hawaiian and FedEx

Graduating from our Professional Pilot Program or Accelerated Airline Pilot Track will provide you with a guaranteed interview with Empire Airlines. Empire pilots have the opportunity to flow through to Hawaiian Airlines or to join the Purple Runway Program and fly for FedEx!

Empire Airlines is dedicated to fostering the passion for aviation at all levels.

Empire has partnered with L3Harris to create a clearly defined path for aviators to reach the ultimate goal of flying professionally.

Empire will guarantee an interview to candidates who complete their training at L3Harris Flight Academy. At Empire you can fly for Ohana Airlines, a Hawaiian Airlines Subsidiary or fly cargo and get on the FedEx Pathway Program!

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From Empire to Hawaiian Airlines or FedEx

Step 1 - Enroll at L3Harris

The first step in your journey to becoming an airline pilot is to enroll in our Professional Pilot Program or Accelerated Airline Pilot Track. Both of these programs include accredited curriculum and airline oriented training that can take you from no experience to becoming a Certified Flight Instructor in as little as 15 months!

Step 2 - Build your experience

Those that complete our PPP or AAPT are guaranteed an interview to flight instruct at L3Harris in Florida. Our Instructors fly an average of 100 hours per month and 96% of our cadets who stay at L3Harris to instruct are placed at an airline!

Step 3 - Become an airline pilot

After reaching the FAA mandated 1500 hours of flight time, you will be eligible to earn your Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. All who graduate from L3Harris are guaranteed an interview with Empire Airlines!