US Flight Co Cedar Rapids, IA
Looking for career flight training in the Cedar Rapids, IA area? US Flight Co provides 9 month fast track commercial pilot training. Go from nothing to Multi Engine Flight Instructor in as little as 9 months! In addition, we provide full financing which means you can fly full time and worry about the payments after you’ve got a commercial pilot job.
PLEASE NOTE: We’re currently taking applications for our Cedar Rapids, IA location career program. Career programs start calendar quarter (January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, October 1st). If your interested in flight training at our Cedar Rapids, IA location use the form below to contact us.
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Get Your FREE Pilot Training Guide!
- Learn What It Takes To Become an Airline Pilot
- Exact Step by Step Guide to Start Your Aviation Career
- See a Complete Cost Breakdown of Your Training
- Learn About Our Financing Options
- Don't Miss This 1 Critical Step Before You Start
Cedar Rapids Pilot Training Programs
privatePILOT PROGRAM
Our Cedar Rapids Private Pilot Training offers students a complete and professional flight training program where you will learn everything required to safely and confidently fly an aircraft. Our mission is to provide the best flight training possible while helping students master their new skillset. We don’t just teach the FAA minimums, we incorporate real world scenarios and tools not used by our competitors. Check out our Private Pilot Program for more details!
- Fly When You Want for Fun & Pleasure
- Take Family & Friends Flying to Create Lasting Memories
- Cut Your Travel Time in Half Compared to Driving
- Find Fulfillment in Developing a New Skill
- Use Your License to Travel for Business
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Our Cedar Rapids Airline Pilot Training offers students a complete training program to be career ready in just 10 months! We have several packages available including finishing with your Commercial Multi Engine Instructor Rating (MEI) with 25 Hours Actual Multi Engine Time and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument with 75 Hours Total Instrument Time. This prepares you for the airlines leaving the only requirement left to fulfill is the 1500 Hours Total Time which is acquired by working as a flight instructor. See more about our Airline Pilot Program Here
- The Fastest Path to The Airlines
- Be Career Ready in Just 10 Months
- Eligible to Work for US Flight Co. When Finished
- Housing Available at Some Locations
- Full Financing Available
acceleratedPILOT TRAINING
Our Cedar Rapids location offers several Accelerated Pilot Training options including Accelerated Private Pilot, Instrument Training, Commercial Pilot License, Multi Engine Rating, and Certified Flight Instructor Courses. We have furnished housing available to make your stay comfortable and easy. Our Accelerated Private Pilot License Course will get you your license in as little as 14 days!
- Quickest Way to Get Your License or Rating
- Full Immersion Training
- Get Your License in Fewer Hours and Save $$
- Perfect for People with Busy Schedules
- Fully Furnished Housing Available
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Most flight schools will take between 3 and 6 months to get your private pilot license. With our accelerated programs you can get your Private Pilot License in as little as 14 days!
The FAA minimum is 40 hours, nationwide average is about 56 hours to get their license. With our accelerated full immersion style training most students are close to the 40 hour minimum.
Expect to pay around $10,000 for a Private Pilot License. Get our Free Pilot Guide to get a complete cost breakdown of training.
With an instructor flight lessons are about $180/hour plus tax. Fuel surcharges may apply.
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From Zero Hours to Airlines
2 Months
Private Pilot License
This license will allow you take to the skies with friends and family as you fly for pleasure or travel.
4 Months
Instrument Rating
Refine your skills as you learn to fly and navigate solely through the use of aircraft instruments.
7 Months
Commercial Pilot License
This is the license that allows you to fly for compensation and get a job as a pilot. Common jobs at this level are flying for pipeline / powerline inspection, ferry pilot, and sky diving pilot.
8 Months
Certified Flight Instructor Rating
This rating is required to teach other people how to fly. This is the most common way to log the time required to meet airline requirements.
9 Months
Multi Engine Instructor Rating
This rating is required to fly and teach in aircraft with more than one engine. While you can typically acquire this rating in as little as 10 hours, we include 25 Hours Actual Multi-Engine time as this is the minimum required by the airlines.
10 Months
Begin Working as a Flight Instructor
Working as a flight instructor is the most common way to acquire the 1500 hours Total Time required by the airlines. At US Flight Co. we know our flight instructors are our most valuable asset. This is why we pay our instructors well above the industry average.
End of Year 2
Begin Flying For Regional Airline
Upon accumulation of 1500 hours and 200 hours of cross country time you can apply for an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) rating. This will allow you to get hired on at a regional airline.
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Cedar Rapids LOCATION
Our Cedar Rapids, IA location utilizes both high wing Cessna 172 Skyhawk and low wing Piper Cherokees. Both Cherokees and Cessnas provide great platforms for learning private, instrument, and commercial. Our fleet is constantly being updated with modern avionics, new interiors, and fresh paint as fast as our in house maintenance team can work.