Ready to Obtain Your Pilot License?

Like any other job, there are certain steps you need to follow for your career to take off. No matter what kind of aircraft you want to operate, each license requires specific eligibility, training, experience and testing standards that must be completed so you can fly.

Keep scrolling to see how you can earn your pilot license!

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Check Your Eligibility

Step 1

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires any future pilots to be at least 17 years old when obtaining a license. Critical pieces to begin are applying for a student pilot certificate, and acquiring, at minimum, a current 3rd Class FAA-issued medical certificate. You can use the FAA’s website to find a qualified aviation medical examiners in your area or ask for recommendations.

Check Your Eligibility

Join a Program

Step 2

With flight schools stationed everywhere, you need to research the best training program for your learning style and schedule. Jeff Air Pilot Services provides flexible flight school training that’s affordable and fun. If desired, we have a collegiate program available through Indiana Wesleyan National & Global.

Join a Program

Complete Your Courses

Step 3

If choosing a collegiate path, you will need to complete your general courses online while working through your flight school training at one of our locations.

Complete Your Courses

Pass Your Written Test

Step 4

Unlike other flight schools, Jeff Air’s students have the opportunity to take their written test whenever they’re ready. When you pass your written test ahead of schedule, you can work while finishing flight school or spend more time in the sky.

Pass Your Written Test

Finish Flight School Training

Step 5

From basic maneuvers to more advanced skills, you will need to complete a specific number of hours of in-flight training. Through Jeff Air’s collegiate partnership with the Indiana Wesleyan program, students can finish flight school training according to their own designated schedule and learn from an instructor.

Finish Flight School Training

Pass Your Checkride

Step 6

Once you have the required experience, you need to pass the FAA practical exam, or checkride. Checkrides are given by designated FAA examiners are made up of a verbal exam and flight test. Upon successful completion, the examiner will help you fill out your license paperwork online so you can officially take flight!

Pass Your Checkride

Earn Your Pilot License

Get Started with Jeff Air

If you are ready to see the world from above and earn your pilot’s license, our FAA-approved programs keep the price minimal and the excitement high! Our instructors will work around your schedule to develop an effective training program that exceeds your expectations and helps you reach your goals.

If you are interested in a collegiate program, our partnership with Indiana Wesleyan National & Global was uniquely designed with convenience in mind. Students will complete their IWU degree online while tackling flight training at one of Jeff Air’s four locations. The process may seem daunting, but students can complete the necessary training in as little as three months to streamline their career goals.

Testimonials

"Earned my private pilot single engine land at Jeff Air. What an awesome experience to work with the entire staff. Friendly and more than happy to work with whatever schedule you have. Working on IFR with the team there now."

J. Bennington

"Jeff Air helped both of my sons become commercial pilots in less than 18 months. They are professional, and they are really great people...look forward to my third son starting his lessons toward his career."

T. Van Deman

"Friendly staff and instructors, great facility, and conveniently located just south of Indianapolis!"

A. Bowman

"Loved the experience of flying a plane. Staff here is friendly and careful about safety. My husband enjoyed his flight lesson. It was fun and unique experience!"

K. Sankaran