Pro Pilot Program
Long-term demand for newly qualified pilots remains strong – 612,000 new pilots are needed between 2021-2040. There is no better time to start your career. Leave your desk job and experience the thrill of travel and the love of flying combined into one. Join the Pro Pilot Program in Twin Cities, Minnesota
Why Inflight
Inflight alumni consistently go further in their careers with the pro pilot program in the Twin Cities
Exciting career opportunities after finishing the Pro Pilot Program in the Twin Cities
- Airline Pilot
- Corporate Pilot
- Aerial Firefighting
- Air Ambulance
- Charter Pilot
- Freight Pilot
- Flight Instructor
- Science & Research
- Government and Military
- Agricultural Pilot
- Personal Pilot
- Test Pilot
Pro Pilot Program Alumni Testimonials
I stumbled upon Inflight when things with my freelance instructor fell through. This ended up being one of the best things to happen to me in my aviation career. Because I was going to school and working full time it took me longer than others to complete my initial professional pilot training from Private Pilot to Airline Transport Pilot. I enjoyed every second of my training and time at Inflight. They also pointed me in the direction of an online college to attend year round in order for me to receive my Bachelor’s of Science in Aviation Degree. During those years with the help of Inflight, I had the pleasure of being a student, an instructor and a friend. Thanks to them I now have the pleasure of flying a Boeing 737 for a Minnesota based airline.
I chose to do my training with Inflight for many reasons. The biggest reason of them all was the quality of flight training I received. Everything about Inflight seemed right for me: the friendly people, the aircraft, the energy, the structure of the courses; all of it felt like home. My private pilot training started in May of 2016 and took 8 months to complete due to my limited budget of both time and money. I was working full time and pursuing my bachelor’s degree while flight training. I wasted no time jumping into the rest of my training. To become a flight instructor took me 2 years in total. Inflight made it all possible by offering competitive prices that fit my very limited budget. Inflight’s training program allowed me to also have time for my other commitments. I was fortunate enough to remain with Inflight as a Certified Flight Instructor and enjoyed 2 years of passing knowledge to my students. I was and still am very passionate about education and I never have had more fun in a career than when I was teaching at Inflight. To me, Inflight is still my home.
I came to Inflight in 2017 as a private pilot with my sights set on flying jets for the airlines. I chose Inflight primarily for the culture of excellence and professionalism. The large fleet and flexible scheduling allowed me to continue to work as I earned my ratings which was very important to me and helped me avoid going into debt. After obtaining my commercial and flight instructor certificates, I was hired as a flight instructor at Inflight. I left a little over 2 years later for my first job flying jets. By that time, I had accumulated more than 2,000 hours of flight time and made friends and memories that will last me my entire life. I now fly for a regional airline and have my sights set on the majors.
I could not speak more highly of my experience at Inflight Pilot Training. I spent about 3 years receiving training for my Instrument, Commercial and CFI ratings and working as an instructor. I completed my private license with another competitor in the Twin Cities, and the reason I left to go to Inflight was because I needed a program that took my needs seriously, had a diverse bunch of training aircraft, instructor availability, and a range of teaching styles/ personalities to make sure I was flying with someone who met the needs of my learning style. I looked forward to each lesson because inflight had all this and more. I really enjoyed my time as a student and CFI there. You are in such great company with all the staff and students at Inflight. They will match your desire to learn at any pace you’re willing to work at. It’s a company I’ve watched grow and am proud to have started my dream there.
Pro Pilot Program
When you invest in a Private Pilot license, you are investing in something that lasts a lifetime. Your license never expires. It represents a personal achievement and an investment in yourself that few people will experience.
Consider this: there are approximately 195,000 Private Pilots in the United States, compared to over 6,000,000 motorcycles registered. While anyone can buy a boat, car, or motorcycle, becoming a pilot sets you apart with a distinctive and rewarding skill.
How many people can say they have the freedom to fly an airplane at their own leisure? If you enjoy traveling, seek a fun and exhilarating hobby, or appreciate being part of a great community, obtaining your pilot license is an experience we highly encourage.
If getting your pilot license isn’t already on your bucket list, it should be. We are here to turn your dream into reality. With a deep passion for general aviation, an excellent track record of producing the safest and most skilled pilots in the country, and a commitment to keeping flying fun and affordable, we offer exclusive private pilot training programs in the Twin Cities.
- 16 years old to solo
- 17 years old to earn your certificate
- FAA Third Class Medical
- Read, speak, write, and understand English
- Complete ground school or self-study
- Log at least 40 flight hours; National average is 75 flight hours
- Pass the FAA Private Pilot written knowledge test
- Pass your checkride
- Fly day or night
- Rent our single-engine aircraft
- Carry passengers
- Fly under VFR (Visual Flight Rules)
There is no minimum age to begin flight training for your private pilot license! Some of our students are even twelve years old. As our younger students prepare to solo, there are only two requirements: they must be 16 years old to solo and they need a medical certificate.
The length of time it takes to earn your license depends on how often you fly. Most students fly on average 2–3 times per week. At this pace you can receive your license in as little as 3 months.
- 40 flight hours total
- 20 dual hours
- 3 hours cross country
- 3 night hours
- 10 solo hours
- 5 hours solo cross country
With the exception of a few 2–3 hour cross-country flights, your flight lessons are 1–2 hours in length. When you arrive you will spend 5–10 minutes doing a preflight inspection, then join your flight instructor for a 10–15 minute pre-flight briefing. The flight itself will usually last between 1 hour 10 minutes and 1 hour 40 minutes.
Once you receive your Private Pilot License, you can rent most any single-engine airplane including the plane you learned on! Bring your friends and family along because you will be able to carry passengers along for the ride.
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Many people who complete their Private Pilot training in the Twin Cities continue on with us to achieve their Instrument Rating. Pilots who become Instrument Rated with Inflight have more services provided to them by ATC, learn to fly in more adverse conditions and, most importantly, are far less likely to be part of incidents and accidents.
At Inflight, we believe that through diligent and intense training anyone can achieve an instrument rating and become the safest pilot possible.
- 17 years of age
- FAA Private Pilot License
- FAA 3rd Class Medical
- 50 hours cross country PIC
- Attend ground school or self-study
- Minimum of 40 hours simulated or actual
- Pass FAA Instrument written exam
- Pass the checkride
- Fly in IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) conditions
- Receive ATC guidance along your entire flight
- Receive priority landings
- Utilize the National Airspace System
Having your Instrument Rating will make you a more proficient, competent, and confident pilot. You will have greater confidence when landing at a new or unfamiliar airport. Most importantly, your Instrument rating will increase your safety.
The length of time it takes to earn your Instrument Rating depends on how often you fly. You can receive your Instrument rating in as little as 30 days if you fly every day. Most students fly on average 2–3 times per week. At this pace you can receive your Instrument rating in as little as 90 days.
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110 hours to fly anywhere. Cross-countries, night flying, experience.
For those looking to make a career out of their aviation journey, a commercial license is the next big step. A commercial pilot license enables pilots to fly for hire or compensation within the bounds and regulations of the FAA. Training for a commercial license is some of the most fun flying we do in our instruction careers.
- 18 years of age
- Total flight time: 250 hours
- Instruction flight time: 20 hours
- Attend ground school or self-study
- Complex/TAA flight time: 10 hours
- Pass FAA Commercial Pilot written exam
- Pass the checkride
- Eligible for compensation or hire
The Commercial is usually one of the fastest training programs because it’s a comprehensive review of what you already did in your Private Pilot training, just to stricter standards with a few more maneuvers added in. Most people finish their Commercial in 6–8 weeks.
Often considered the most difficult rating to achieve, becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is one of the most rewarding experiences for a pilot. Certified Flight Instructors are empowered by the FAA to share their love of aviation by teaching other pilots to fly.
Along with the initial CFI rating, Inflight also offers training for your Instrument Instructor rating, which enables instructors to teach in instrument conditions.
- 18 years of age
- Commercial Pilot certificate
- Total flight time: 250 hours
- Attend ground school or self-study
- Pass FAA CFI/FOI written exams
- Pass the checkride
- Eligible to teach others to fly
As you advance through your aviation career, you may consider earning your flight instructor certification. As a certificated flight instructor, you can build flight experience to meet airline and corporate hiring minimums.
There is no specific time requirement to become a flight instructor. If you are a licensed Commercial Pilot you can do your CFI training in as little as 60 days.
Commercial pilot and flight instructor. Ready for airlines, corporate, or instructing.
Pricing and timing are based on the average Inflight Plus Member training in a Cessna 172. All estimates are approximate.
Inflight alumni fly for Sun Country, SkyWest, Endeavor, NetJets, and more.
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Your journey starts with
a conversation.
Come see the facility, meet the team, and discover which path fits you. No pressure, no obligation, just a genuine conversation about your aviation goals.