Professional Pilot Program
Advanced Cirrus Fleet
Train from day one in the Cirrus SR Series, one of the most advanced piston aircraft platforms in aviation. Modern avionics, sophisticated systems, and industry-leading safety technology prepare you for the aircraft and operating environment you'll encounter throughout a professional flying career.
Cirrus Trained Instructors
As an authorized Cirrus Training Center, our instructors receive specialized Cirrus training and follow standardized, aircraft-specific training programs. You'll develop the procedures, judgment, discipline, and professional habits expected of a modern pilot—not simply learn how to pass a checkride.
Your Professional Path
Follow a clear path from Private Pilot → Instrument → Commercial → CFI → CFII and into professional aviation. We'll help you progress from your first flight through your instructor ratings and begin building the experience needed for opportunities with airlines, corporate flight departments, charter operators, and beyond.
Training Financing
A professional aviation career is a significant investment, and financing options are available for qualified students. Our team can help you understand your training path, anticipated costs, and available financing so you can focus on progressing efficiently from student pilot to professional aviator.
Become a Commercial Pilot
Your aviation career starts with the aircraft you train in. The Professional Pilot Training pathway at First Class Aviation takes you from your first flight through the certificates and ratings needed to begin flying professionally: Private Pilot → Instrument Rating → Commercial Pilot → Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) → Certified Flight Instructor–Instrument (CFII), with additional advanced training available as you build experience toward your career goals.
At First Class Aviation, you’ll build that foundation in the Cirrus SR Series—one of the most technologically advanced piston aircraft platforms in general aviation. Modern Garmin-integrated avionics, advanced systems, and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® expose students from the beginning to the technology, procedures, aeronautical decision-making, and safety culture expected in modern professional aviation. Cirrus itself offers a standardized Private Pilot Program built around training from Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilots and authorized Cirrus Training Centers.
There’s a reason the SR platform has earned a place in serious professional and institutional training environments. Cirrus aircraft are used for flight training around the world, and the U.S. Air Force Academy operates the SR20 as the T-53A, where it serves as the backbone of the Academy’s Powered Flight Program and introduces hundreds of future Air Force officers to powered flight each year.
As an authorized Cirrus Training Center, First Class Aviation combines this advanced aircraft platform with Cirrus-developed training resources and specially trained Cirrus instructors. You’re not simply accumulating the hours required for certificates—you are developing professional habits, standardized procedures, instrument proficiency, and experience operating sophisticated aircraft from the very beginning.
Financing options are available for qualified students, allowing you to structure your training around an efficient path from Private Pilot through your professional certificates and ratings.
If aviation is going to be your career, train like a professional from day one. Start in Cirrus.
Our Process
PRIVATE PILOT
This is where it all begins, from your initial flight, your first solo, to your final checkride to obtain your private pilot license. This is the starting point to become a professional pilot!
INSTRUMENT RATING
Learn to safely fly in the clouds and gain a level of proficiency required to be a professional aviator.
COMMERCIAL RATING
This is where you master the art of aviation, learn to pilot your aircraft with consistency and utmost professionalism.
MULTI-ENGINE RATING
Complexity starts when you double your engines - learning this prepares you for the airliners!
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI)
You'll be ready to begin instructing in our fleet of Cirrus aircraft and on your way to your dream job.
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR INSTRUMENT (CFII)
Intensifies your experience and teaching abilities now instructing instrument training.
MULTI-ENGINE INSTRUCTOR (MEI)
Mastery and instructor qualification over multi-engine aircraft is a must for the professional pilot.
BECOME AIRLINE PILOT
Amass your required hours to go to the airlines and launch your airline career
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Start Your Aviation Career
Your professional flying career deserves a strong foundation. At First Class Aviation, you’ll train in advanced Cirrus aircraft with experienced, Cirrus-trained instructors while following a structured path from Private Pilot through Instrument, Commercial, CFI and CFII.
Whether your goal is the airlines, corporate aviation, charter, or another professional flying career, we’ll help you build the skills, experience, and professional habits to get there. Financing options are available for qualified students.
Ready to get started? Contact us today to speak with our team about your path to becoming a professional pilot.