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Program summary
Program summary
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- Cost: $83,995
- Status: Full-time
- Duration: Approximately 56 weeks, subject to scheduling
- Type: FAA pilot and instructor certificates and ratings
- Required experience: Little or none
- Employment: Airline pilot preparation
- Location: Sanford, Florida
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Graduation qualifications
Graduation qualifications
As a graduate of the Professional Pilot Program - you will earn your:
- Private Pilot Certificate
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot Single-Engine Certificate
- Commercial Multi-Engine Add-on Rating
- Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
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Supporting downloads
Supporting downloads
- School Catalog
- Accreditation contact information
- Facilities and Services Available to Students with Disabilities
- Annual Security Report
- Student Achievement Rates
- FAA Part 141 Approval
- Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
- Principles of Exellence for Military Veterans
- Academy infographic flyer
- High school counsellor flyer
- Smart Option Student Loan for Students
Pilot training programs and courses
Professional Pilot Program (PPP)
There is a severe pilot shortage in the United States/ Train with a global leader in pilot training and qualify in as little as 15 months to complete your dream of becoming an airline pilot.
You will learn to fly at state-of-the-art facilities, in Orlando, Florida with approximately 90 single-and-multi engine aircraft as well as Flight Training Devices (FTDs).
Representatives from our airline partners frequently visit our campus to interview and speak with cadets, giving you the opportunity to network with potential employers!
Professional Pilot Program (PPP)
Professional Pilot Program course footprint
In just 15 months, you will qualify with the following:
- Private Pilot Certificate
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot Single-Engine Certificate
- Commercial Multi-Engine Add-on Rating
- Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
Upon qualification, you will be given the opportunity to become one of L3Harris' Flight Instructors and earn money while you build your FAA-mandated 1500 flight hours. Following that, you will join an airline as a First Officer, having completed your qualifications at one of the best aviation schools in Florida.
Professional Pilot Program (PPP)
Professional Pilot Program admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements are as follows. For additional airline pilot training requirements please contact Admissions.
- Age - Applicants must be at least 17 years and 6 months old at the start of the program
- Medical - All applicants must provide a photocopy of an FAA Medical Certificate
- Selection - Cadets must complete a Wonderlic assessment and meet or exceed the minimum score requirement of 17

Professional Pilot Program (PPP)
Cost and funding for Professional Pilot Program
Professional Pilot Program cost:
- $83,995 Tuition fees (estimated)
- 100% funding available
Financing options:
L3Harris Flight Academy offers a number of options to finance pilot training including Stratus Financial, Sallie Mae and Meritize; loans up to 100% of the cost of training.
Information on flight school loans
Please note:
Pricing is current. All prices are estimated and based on the Training Course Outline (TCO) hours it takes a cadet to go through the various programs. All prices are subject to change. Each cadet's experience may vary, and hours or costs may be different than what is quoted here. Prices include fuel and flight tests (unless a student pilot fails the exam, then additional flight test charges will apply). Prices do not include fuel surcharge, over-flight charges from TCO, admission fees, books, supplies, TSA processing, visa application fees, and extensions.
Professional Pilot Program (PPP)
What are my career prospects?
On graduation, you will be guaranteed an interview with L3Harris to become a Certified Flight Instructor.
Following on from your airline pilot training program, you will be eligible to commence your Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) to obtain your Airline Transport License enabling you to apply for a career with regional and major airlines.
Our connections with airlines from around the US provides cadets with a seamless pathway to becoming airline pilot. Representatives from these airlines are frequently invited to campus to interview and speak with cadets about class dates, salary, bonuses, and cadet programs.