Pathways

Designing Your Pathway

For those who want to become a commercial pilot, the goals are the same. However, the pathway to get there can be unique to each individual. Some students are in college, or, have a full-time job and family commitments. So, time and budget may be limited.

The benefit of training at Piedmont Flight Training is the freedom to reach your goal at a pace that works best for you. We’ll help you to understand the curriculum and map out the pathway to your goal.

Exciting opportunities as an airline pilot

• Mainline Carrier – American, Delta & United Airlines
• Cargo Carrier – Transport cargo around the world | FedEx, UPS & Atlas
• Charter Pilot – Executive & Private
• Law Enforcement – Border Patrol, State Trooper Support
• Test Pilot – Test New Aircraft

Getting your Private Pilot Certificate

You don’t have to become a career pilot to fly. If you just want to be able to go up, you can get your Sport or Private Pilot Certificate. These certificates allow you to fly in good weather, high visibility, and below the cloud cover. You can take the family on a weekend trip, fly for personal travel or just enjoy the aerial views of your town or city.

Getting your Instrument

Getting your instrument is the next logical step in completing your recreational pilot goal. The rating expands the flying conditions in which you can fly safely. An instrument rating heightens your intuition to be better prepared for the unexpected limitations like in unpredictable weather and clouds. Your ability to notice and predict weather conditions improves, as well as, being able recognize frontal passages, ice, thunderstorms, and more.