Delta Connection Academy

Traditional Program

Get to the Airlines Fast! The Professional Pilot Program is a fast-paced, highly structured program that allows you to obtain the necessary training and experience to be able to transition to a regional airline is as little as 24 months.

Program Details:

FITS Training

We are one of the first Part 141 flight schools in the United States to have an approved FITS training program. FITS is an acronym for FAA Industry Training Standard. What this type of program does is change your training from repetition/rote training to "mission" based training. For example, your mission during one training session may be to take an aerial photograph of a house - you will do a turn around a point to accomplish this mission. This gives you a more realistic feel for what you will encounter as you become a full-time pilot.

Phase I - Training Phase - 12 Months – From to zero to flight instructor, our airline standardized training program will put you through your paces on your path to becoming a professional airline pilot. During the training phase you will obtain:

• Private & Instrument Combined Course
• Commercial Multi (FAR Part 141)
• High Altitude
• Commercial Single Add-on (FAR Part 141)
• Certified Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII (FAR part 141)
• VA Approved Flight Training Curriculum

Upon completion of the training phase, you will be ready to apply to become a DCA Flight Instructor. Join our elite Flight Instructor Team, by demonstrating your professionalism, great attitude and desire to teach!

Phase II - Flight Instructor Phase – 12 Months – You are now ready to build your experience as a Delta Connection Academy Flight Instructor. Upon successfully becoming a flight instructor you will obtain:

• Delta Air Lines travel benefits – Travel the world!
• Certified Flight Instructor, Multi-Engine (FAR Part 141)
• 1000 Hours Total Flight Time
• Jet Transition Course
• Guaranteed Job Interview

Enjoy the benefits of airline travel. You and your immediate family receive travel benefits on Delta Air Lines. Visit your friends and family, while you gain experience as a flight instructor, and build the necessary flight time to become a regional airline pilot.