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Program Summary
Program Summary
- Duration: 247.1 hours training and exam time
- Employment: Flight Instructor and pilot career pathways
- Location: Sanford, Florida
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Graduation Qualifications
Graduation Qualifications
- Private Pilot Certificate
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot (Single-Engine)
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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
- Smart Option Student Loan for Students
- Source of funding
Pilot Training Programs and Courses
Rotary Transition Program (RTP)
From Armed Forces Helicopter Pilot to Airline Pilot!
Apply the skills you acquired flying helicopters in the U.S. Armed Forces towards a rewarding career as a commercial pilot.
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Rotary Transition Program (RTP)
Reasons to Study with L3Harris
We have Pilot Pathways with legacy, major, regional and charter airlines across the U.S. Our airline partners regularly visit campus to meet with trainee pilots and Instructors to discuss career opportunities.
Some of our airline partners offer Tuition Reimbursement to Veterans on the Rotary Transition Program.
Additional reasons to train with us include:
- 100% funding for pilot training available for those who qualify
- 100+ single and multi-engine aircraft
- State-of-the-art simulators
- A complex international airspace to train in, making you among the best of the best
- The largest footprint for take-off and landing available
Rotary Transition Program (RTP)
Rotary Transition Program Cost and Funding
Cost: $37,229
Financing options:
Students at L3Harris Flight Academy can apply for financial aid to help you fund pilot training. Funding options available include:
- VA Benefits (GI Bill)
- Flight school student loans
Rotary Transition Program (RTP)
Admission Requirements
Minimum admission requirements are as follows, for additional requirements please contact Admissions.
- Former or current helicopter pilot in the U.S. Armed Forces
- Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
- A high school graduate or GED completer
- Able to obtain an FAA medical certificate
Rotary Transition Program (RTP)
Take a Discovery Flight
Booking a Discovery Flight is a great way to see if it is the right choice for you. During a trial flight, a Certified Flight Instructor can explain what is involved in becoming a pilot and give you a flavor of life in the air.