San Diego’s Premier Flight Center
To maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional integrity. To employ people of exceptional determination who work closely with one another and with our students. To pursue professional growth and market diversification to increase value for the school, students and opportunity for our staff. To respond to both current requirements, and anticipate emerging needs. To foster a positive teaching and learning environment that encourages safety and communication. Our Mission
Airlines will need to hire 466,650 pilots between 2010 and Source: Boeing Current Market Outlook Career in Demand
FAA approved Part 141 Flight School which ensures a high quality training. Cessna Pilot Center Unique web and CD Rom based curriculum Maintenance is overseen by FAA inspectors VA Approved SEVIS approved (for foreign students) Why California Flight Academy
We have been established since 1989, and proudly hold a safety record with no student injuries- that’s over 100,000 flight hours! In San Diego, CA - we have 320 days of sunshine- excellent flying conditions! We are an honest, quality school with a customer service motivated environment We have minimal maintenance issues We have a Redbird flight simulator You can get your commercial license in less than 1 year! CFA is a place to have fun while you learn to fly! What makes us so special?
Gillespie Field We have been established since 1989, and proudly hold a safety record with no student injuries- that’s over 100,000 flight hours! In San Diego, CA - we have 320 days of sunshine- excellent flying conditions! We are an honest, quality school with a customer service motivated environment We have minimal maintenance issues We have a Redbird flight simulator You can get your commercial license in less than 1 year! CFA is a place to have fun while you learn to fly!
Our Fleet Cessna 152 Cessna Skycatcher (162) Cessna 172SP Piper Warrior Beech Sierra Beech Duchess
Students from over 40 countries China, Hong Kong, Korea, Canada India, Taiwan, Mexico, Mongolia, Japan Egypt, Middle East, Nigeria, Russia Belgium, France, Ireland, Brazil And more!
Our Programs Private Pilot Training Instrument Rating Pre Commercial Training Single/Multi Engine Training CFI II MEI Training
Our Programs Private Pilot Training Instrument Rating Pre Commercial Training Single/Multi Engine Training CFI II MEI Training The complete CFA Professional Pilot Program can be completed in 6 to 9 months
License Conversions Our programs are based on other country requirements which helps students meet their goals Program relationships include: CAAC for China CAAM for Mongolia DGCA for India.
What Students are saying “Flying out of a controlled airport gives us (student pilots) a lot of exposure to radio communications” “By the time we graduate we have enough confidence to land at any controlled airport.” “Just above our airspace is BRAVO airspace. So after we receive our PPL we have an opportunity to fly in one of the busiest airspaces, listening to different airlines as we all communicate on same frequency.” “Overall, training at Gillespie field was one of my best experiences for which I thank CFA and my Instructors.”
What else do we offer? FAA testing facilities onsite Airport pick up Student housing close to school Near local shopping and transportation Planned social events for students Helpful and caring staff to help with all your needs CFA is a full service flight school complete with