L3Harris
Flight Academy
Are you ready to launch your career as an airline pilot today? When you train at L3Harris Flight Academy here in Florida, we train you to become the best commercial pilot you possibly can be.
Airline Pilot.
We Make it Happen.
We have over 40 years heritage in pilot training, the largest flight training facilities in the country, world-class Flight Instructors, a modern training fleet and multiple pathways to the flight deck of legacy, major, regional and charter airlines! 96% of our graduates who are L3Harris Flight Instructors are placed into airlines.
At L3Harris Flight Academy, we help you achieve your dreams of becoming a private or commercial airline pilot via our pilot training programs. Our pilot training programs will take you from zero flying experience to a professional pilot.
Career Pathways
Here at L3Harris, we have elite relationships with legacy, major, regional and charter airlines that provide our students placement in the flight deck. This network features major carriers such as Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines.
Partners also offer benefits such as inclusive ATP CTP and tuition reimbursement!
Funding Your Training
If you are a U.S. citizen and require financial assistance for your training, L3Harris works with funding providers with options to borrow up to 100% of the cost of pilot training.
Our Florida Flight School Facilities
With a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, state-of-the-art simulators and complex international airspace to train in, our Orlando Flight School offers pilot training programs delivered by experienced Instructors.
Flight Academy FAQs
Am I guaranteed a job at the end of my pilot training?
Graduates of our Elite: CFI/CFII program are guaranteed a job interview to become a Flight Instructor with L3Harris. Whilst acting as a CFI with us, you can build up the 1,500 hours required to qualify for a First Officer with a regional airline.
What’s more, we have affiliations with USA airlines that frequently visit our L3Harris Flight Academy to provide advice and support for cadets as well as regularly conduct interviews to create a seamless transition from CFI to First Officer.
What qualifications do I need to commence my pilot training?
To enroll in the Edge (Commercial Pilot) program you must meet the following requirements:
- At least 16 years old in order to enroll on to Private Pilot Certificate course
- Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
- A high school graduate or GED completer
- Able to obtain an FAA medical certificate
What facilities do you have at your Flight Academy?
At our Orlando Flight Academy, cadets will have access to:
- FAA control tower
- Four runways
- The airspace surrounding Sanford International Airport
- Eight multi-media equipped classrooms
- Learning resource center
- Study rooms
- Knowledge testing center
- Office spaces
- Flight Training Devices (single-engine and multi-engine aircraft)
- Briefing rooms
- Dispatch center
- Pre-flight planning areas
- Post-flight briefing areas
- Weather service computers and phones
- Flight Training Managers
- Student affairs offices
- Sky Shop
- Aircraft: Cessna 172 Skyhawks | Cirrus SR20s | Piper PA28 Archers | Piper PA44 Seminoles
Upcoming events
Pilot Preview Event: Sanford, Florida - January 31, 2025
Attend our Pilot Preview Event find out what it's like training to become a pilot at L3Harris Flight Academy.
Pilot Preview Event: Sanford, Florida - January 17, 2025
Attend our Pilot Preview Event find out what it's like training to become a pilot at L3Harris Flight Academy.
High School Disco Day: Sanford, Florida - January 3, 2025
Ready to take your aviation dreams to new heights?
Pilot Preview Event: Sanford, Florida - January 2, 2025
Attend our Pilot Preview Event find out what it's like training to become a pilot at L3Harris Flight Academy.
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