learn to fly | flight school | commercial flight school pittsburgh | flight lessonsConsidering a career as a Commercial Airline Pilot? High Flight Academy should be your choice of flight schools to get all of your required training and licenses. Not far from the Philadelphia area, we have flexible options to get you flying professionally.

With the nationwide shortage of airline pilots, regional airlines are paying massive bonuses to qualified pilots. Salaries have been soaring and airlines are offering retention bonuses. As more and more pilots reach retirement age, airlines are looking for you to fill the gap. There’s no better time than right now to start a Career Pilot Training program, and there’s no better place than High Flight Academy.

What High Flight Academy Has To Offer

 Private thru Commercial w/ Multi-Engine including Flight Instructor Ratings
Airline-oriented training from day one
Pilot recruiting events during training
Instructor job placement to reach airline requirements
Up to $5,000 in airline-sponsored tuition reimbursement
Compensation and benefits up to $86,000 first year
Low cost-of-living if you move to the area while training
In-house financing available (click for details)

3 Easy Steps to Becoming an Airline Pilot

No other field gives you so much control over getting where you want to be. It’s your career – take the controls. There’s no easier way than to fly with High Flight Academy’s High Gear to Airline Pilot Career Program.

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First 12 Months – High Gear to Airline Pilot Career

In our Career Pilot program, your training will be airline-focused from the start. When you graduate in as little as nine months, you will have earned your Commercial Multi-Engine pilot certificate plus CFI certificates.

Getting Started:

  • No experience necessary
  • Training is available for US and Non-US citizens
  • Open every day from 7 A.M. to 8:30 P.M.
  • Located at the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport, not far from Philadelphia
  • You set the pace for your own training
  • In-house financing available (click for details)

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Work as a Flight Instructor

After completing the program, we will assist you in getting a Flight Instructor job to gain the necessary 1,500 hours required by airlines. After 500 hours as a flight instructor, you can begin earning airline-sponsored tuition reimbursement (if qualified).

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Start Your Career as a Commercial Pilot

After as little as 2 years from the start of your training, you will have the minimum requirements to become a professional airline pilot! Throughout your training with us, you will have opportunities to network and connect with industry leaders, helping you land the job of your dreams with a prestigious airline.

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We are proud to partner with great Commercial airlines such as:


Get Free Info About Our Airline Pilot Flight School Program

Changing your career – or starting from scratch – is a big decision, but the rewards are sky-high. We’re here to help you determine if becoming a Certified Airline Pilot through High Flight Academy is the right move for you. Contact us today to have all of your questions answered and to invest in your own success.

  • Located at the Pittsburgh-Butler Airport, just a few hours from Philadelphia
  • Open daily from 7 A.M. to 8:30 P.M.
  • Experienced instructors dedicated to providing quality, safe, fun lessons
  • No previous experience required
  • Flights are available for US and Non-US citizens

We’re here to answer all of your questions. Use the form below or call us at 724-481-1359 for more info.