Career Pilot Program
At Lookup Flight Academy we specialize in training the future of pilots.
Earn up to five FAA pilot certifications:
- Private Pilot
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)
This Pilot Program is designed to launch your aviation career in as little as 9 months under a structured part 141 syllabi.
Airline Pilots
Charter Pilots
Cargo Pilots
Emergency Pilots
What Does The Program Look Like?
- Up to 210 flight hours
- Up to 170 hours of ground instruction
- FAA Part 141 curriculum
- Stage checks
- End-of-course evaluations
- Flight training records
- Career mentorship
Requirements
- At Least 17 Years of Age
- Good Driving Record
- Pass a Criminal Background Check
- Pass a Flight Assessment (Assessment can be waived based on prior certificates)
- No Prior Aviation Incidents or Accidents or other FAA Enforcement Actions
- Obtain an FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- Proficient in the English Language
- Height and Weight Limits (Due to aircraft operational limitations, students taller than 6’5 or weighing more than 250 lbs. may be unable to train in our aircraft)
- Must be of Good Moral Character, Must be Driven, Strong Work Ethic, Etc.
The Pilot Shortage continues
- Regional airline first officers can now earn $90,000–$120,000+ in total first-year compensation, including pay incentives and bonuses.
- Major airlines have significantly increased pilot compensation, with many captains earning $500,000+ annually depending on aircraft type, seniority, and overtime opportunities.
- Airlines continue to expand cadet programs, tuition assistance, and direct career pathways that allow students to connect with airline recruiters while still in training.
- Pilot hiring remains strong as airlines work to replace thousands of retiring pilots and meet long-term travel demand.
- Military aviation branches continue offering retention bonuses and incentives to retain experienced pilots amid competition from commercial airlines.
- Flight schools, universities, airlines, and workforce development organizations are investing heavily in new pilot training pathways to help meet industry demand.
- Industry forecasts project the need for hundreds of thousands of new pilots worldwide over the next 20 years, creating long-term career opportunities for aspiring aviators.
- Professional pilots enjoy careers that combine strong earning potential, travel opportunities, career stability, and advancement into airline, corporate, cargo, charter, and government aviation sectors.
- The best time to begin training is before the next hiring wave, allowing you to position yourself ahead of future demand and retirement-driven opportunities.
- Start your career with our Accelerated Professional Pilot Course
Student Housing
Stay close to your training and focus on what matters, flying! LUFA offers comfortable, move-in-ready housing designed specifically for flight students.
- Private, fully furnished bedroom – your own space to study, relax, and recharge
- Small shared living environment – bathrooms and common areas shared with approximately 3 students
- Full kitchen – prepare your own meals and keep everyday living costs manageable
- High-speed Wi-Fi included – ideal for studying, flight planning, and staying connected
- Laundry access included
- Approximately 15 minutes from LUFA – an easy commute to your flight training
- Move-in ready – no furniture shopping, utility setup, or searching for roommates
Housing Rates
$400/week – Flexible option for short-term and accelerated students
$1,200/month – Best value for longer stays
Everything you need to settle in, stay focused, and make flight training your priority.
Beyond the Minimums
We teach you to be a competent and resilient pilot. It is very important to understand the information thoroughly with a solid grasp, not just meet your hours requirement and go for a checkride.
Our instructors take great pride in ensuring each student has a clear understanding of how the aircraft functions and most importantly knows safety procedures. Our accelerated students receive additional educational benefits through access to our member training ground sessions, which cover various topics such as avionics systems, engine system, weather, and aerodynamics.
Time To Hit the Sky.
Beyond the Minimums
At Lookup Flight Academy our commercial pilot students are at the center of our attention. Fill out this form to be sent a free guide showing the potential of becoming a career pilot and what benefits it will bring to you!
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Steps to Become an
Airline Pilot
Private Pilot Certificate
Set the foundation for more advanced certificate & ratings.
Instrument Rating
Next add an instrument rating to fly in all kinds of weather.
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Fly to a higher standard and earn the ability to be paid to fly.
Flight Instructor Certificate
Build the flight time required by airlines as a certificated flight instructor (CFI)
Multi-engine Rating
Add multi-engine privileges to fly larger faster aircraft.
Gain Experience
Gain minimum of 1,500 hours of total flight time.
Airline Pilot Job
Start flying as a airline pilot then moveup to the majors.
Tecnam P2006T
Flexible and economical, the TECNAM P2006T light twin truly is in a class of its own. With this aircraft you get more than a twin for less than a single!
The TECNAM P2006T Twin has established itself as the aircraft of choice for not only the world’s most reputable flight training organisations, but private owners alike.
LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT
Enter the new world of Pilotage. We fly modern technically advanced light sport aircraft. Based on models that have been tried and tested in flight schools both locally and internationally over the past 10 years, collectively these planes have logged thousands of hours in this environment with some aircraft now exceeding 5,000 hours of abuse. The advanced avionics prepares you for a professional cockpit as well.
World Technician Demand
648,000 New Technicians by 2036 32,400 per year, 89 per day!
World Pilot Demand
637,000 New Pilots by 2036 31,850 per year, 87 per day!