1. California’s Premier Flight School

2. About Us
An international premier aviation college with a 25+ year proven track record
Approved by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under parts 141 and part 61
Offers programs in Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Multi-Engine, and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
An authorized Cessna Pilot Center
Graduated students from over 50 countries worldwide (SEVIS approved to issue I-20s for foreign students)
Over 100,000 flight hours with a perfect safety record
Full-service school, assisting with transportation, housing, foreign license conversion, among other services

3. Our Mission
To maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional integrity
Provide graduates with the knowledge and practical skills that lead to a successful professional pilot career
To foster a positive teaching and learning environment that encourages safety and communication
To employ people of exceptional determination and quality who work closely with one another and with our students

4. Pilot Careers are in Demand
Airline passenger transportation is expected to grow through the year 2035:
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5. Pilot Careers are in Demand
Key factor driving growth is emerging middle class:
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6. Pilot Careers are in Demand
The airlines will need to hire 466,650 pilots between 2010 and 2029.
The Airline industry will need an average of 23,300 new pilots annually from now until 2029.
PILOT DEMAND
Asia Pacific
180,600
North America
97,350
Europe
94,800
Africa
13,200
Middle East
32,700
Latin America
37,000
CIS
11,000
TOTAL
466,650
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7. Private Pilot License – Overview
A Private Pilot License (PPL) from the US FAA allows you to fly with passengers
Must be able to see where you’re flying (so no flying in the clouds)
Cannot be paid to fly as a Private Pilot

8. Instrument Rating – Overview
An Instrument rating allows you to fly based solely on instruments
Fly at night
Fly in cloud cover

9. Commercial Multi Engine – Overview
Fly aircraft with more than one engine
Get paid to fly
For those desiring a professional pilot career with an airline

10. Why CFA – Top 10 Reasons #1 Accelerated Program
Students can complete the entire multi-engine commercial pilot program in as little as 12 months!

11. Why CFA – Top 10 Reasons #2 Location
San Diego is a top vacation destination city in the United States, boasting beautiful beaches, peaceful parks, safe living environment, and friendly people.

12. Ideal Weather for Flying
Why CFA – Top 10 Reasons #3
Ideal Weather for Flying
With over 320 days of average sunshine per year and temperatures between 15 and 23 degrees Celsius, San Diego offers the ideal climate to fly.

13. Diverse Topography and Airspace
Why CFA – Top 10 Reasons #4
Diverse Topography and Airspace
Students gain unique experience flying over oceans, mountains, and around complex airspace.

14. Why CFA – Top 10 Reasons #5 Gillespie Field
Tower-controlled (students learn air traffic communication skills)
Multiple approaches for instrument training
No commercial traffic
Surrounded by class “Bravo” airspace (learn to function in a “real world” airspace environment)
Multiple practice areas close by

15. Safety Record and Top Quality Aircraft
Why CFA – Top 10 Reasons #6
Safety Record and Top Quality Aircraft
With over 100,000 flight hours and zero accidents, our safety record is excellent.

16. Internationally Diverse Community
Why CFA – Top 10 Reasons #7
Internationally Diverse Community
With students and alumni from all parts of the globe, students develop friends and colleagues – for life.

17. Flight Training Tailored to Your Country
Why CFA – Top 10 Reasons #8
Flight Training Tailored to Your Country
We can develop a flight training program customized to meet students’ country-specific needs.

18. Assistance Converting to Foreign Licenses
Why CFA – Top 10 Reasons #9
Assistance Converting to Foreign Licenses
Once students complete their CFA program, we assist them with understanding the process of converting US licenses and ratings to their home country.

19. Alumni Network and Employer Relationships
Why CFA – Top 10 Reasons
#10
Alumni Network and Employer Relationships
With alumni located throughout the world, we will help you understand the pathway to some of the most prominent airlines.

20. Aircraft Fleet Aircraft include: Cessna 152 Cessna 172 SP
Cessna 172 RG
Beech Sierra
Beech Dutchess
Piper Warrior
Piper Seneca

21. Redbird Flight Simulator

22. Modern Like-New Classrooms and Facility

23. Program Timeline
Total hours are 192, which represents the average time to graduate. Actual hours and timeframes vary by student.

24. Flight Hours per Week* - Ground School Hours per Week*
Weekly Class Schedule*
Phase
Month
Weeks
Flight Hours per Week* -
(includes simulator and check rides)
Ground School Hours per Week*
Private 1
1-4
8.25
2-4
5-16 6
7.5
Instrument
5-8
17-32 3
8.5
Pre-Commercial
9-10
33-40
11.25
Commercial
11-12
41-48
*This represents an estimated weekly schedule. Hours subject to change at any time, and based upon the individual needs of each student.

25. Housing Accommodations
Students typically live in shared, CFA-owned apartments that come completely furnished with bedding and dishes. Each apartment is equipped with a telephone line, internet access and cable television. There is also an on-site laundry facility, fitness center, swimming pool, and spa.

26. Student Community Students develop friends that last a lifetime!
Work with peer mentors
Planned social activities for students

27. Start Dates
Classes start each month during 2016 (students arrive at least 1 week prior to):
July 11
August 8
September 5
October 3
October 31
November 28

28. Pricing

29. What Graduates are Saying
“Since the moment I contacted CFA for the first time, Diana, Heather and Ash were right there to help me figure out the best way for me to become a pilot. At the school I was greeted always with a big smile. CFA has created for me an amazing flight learning experience, with a good study environment, with all the resources I needed, always with the advice that works best for me, and always with a smile.” – Etai Charit, CFA Graduate
“CFA was a great pilot training experience. Two months ago I passed my final release check ride and now I’m an Airbus 319 First Officer!” – Alberto Porras Lozano, CFA Graduate
“At CFA, I received the best training and treatment, and the instructors are very efficient and experienced. I finished all my flight training from private pilot to multi-commercial in only 7 months, and they saved me a lot of money. Most importantly, they made me a great pilot. On top of all that, they made me feel I am part of a big family – the CFA family, which helped me a lot being far away from home for the first time in my life. CFA is the best place to be in U.S. for flight training and I recommend it to everyone who wants to be a great professional pilot and have a fun flight training experience.” – Jose Angel Pereida, CFA Graduate and First Officer, Volaris Airlines Mexico

30. Steps to Begin Complete the online application
Pay the $800 application fee
Complete an interview with the Admissions Director
Receive an I-20, Acceptance Letter, and schedule an embassy appointment
Complete the Visa process
Schedule your travel to the US
Arrange housing
Arrange airport pickup in San Diego

31. English Proficiency
Students must be able to communicate in English, and read and write in English 
Once the Application is completed, the Director of Admissions will contact the student to conduct an interview to assess English skills 
If needed, student will be referred to an online ESL course, or they may choose to study English in San Diego with an ESL provider

32. Returning Home
Once a student is close to graduation, CFA helps each student identify the process to convert FAA licenses to foreign licenses
Students are provided information regarding pathways to employment

33. Thank You!