Fast Track Your Pilot Career at American Winds!
Get Your Commercial Pilot Certificate in as Little as 18 Months! Enroll TodayHow Is American Winds Different?
Think the only route to flying commercial runs through a traditional university campus? Think again! American Winds accredited flight school can fast-track your flight path while maintaining all requirements for FAA ratings and certifications.
- Fly on Day 1
- 24/7/365 Flight Training and Classes Available
- 1,250-Hour Restricted ATP (vs. traditional 1,500-Hour ATP)
- A fraction of the cost of 4-Year programs
- FAA-Approved Curriculum And Testing
- Personalized 1-on-1 Instruction
- All Certifications Available – PPL, CPL, CFI, MEL and more!
- Complete Associate Degree and Commercial Pilot Rating in 18 Months!
Fast-Track Commercial Pilot Program
Plot your course for the left seat on the flight deck at American Winds aviation academy – and get there in as little as 18 months! How does that work? Highly motivated future pilots can take advantage of our year-round courses and flight training to save time and money.
Experienced flight instructors and pilots are with you every step of the way, making sure you’re getting comprehensive flight training and instruction in all your courses.
First 12 Months
- Complete all General Aviation Courses and General Academic Courses
- Gain your PPC, Instrument Rating and CPC certifications
- Start racking up flight hours – from Day 1
Next 6-12 Months
- Complete Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
- Clock your remaining flight hours for the RATP – while getting paid to fly
Within 18-24 Months
- Apply to airlines
- Launch your career!
Associate Degree in Aviation
You don’t need a bachelor’s degree to become a commercial airline pilot! Along with our status as an FAA-certified flight school, American Winds is:
- The ONLY aviation school in Ohio accredited by the OSBCCS
- 1 of only 2 aviation schools in the country accredited by ACCET
- Certified to accept VA Benefits for veteran students
- Partnered with APS College & Career Academies
An Associate Degree of Applied Science in Aviation from American Winds brings you soaring benefits that include:
- Earning Restricted ATP with only 1,250 flight hours (vs. 1,500)
- Piling up way less debt than you would at a 4-year university
- Completing the CFI elective – and getting paid to rack up flight hours!
- Setting your own pace with most students completing all requirements in 24 to 30 months