Pilot training can take many routes, but the typical order of flight training at Pinnacle Aviation Academy is detailed below in our guide to becoming a career pilot. From Private Pilot to Certificated Flight Instructor, your flying journey encompasses everything you need to become a safe, skilled and competent professional aviator.
Experience the thrill of flying for the first time with a Discovery Flight. A hands-on lesson with a certified instructor will allow you to comfortably and safely determine if aviation is your next hobby, passion or career.
Learn the basics, earn your wings, and start flying solo as a private pilot —day or night. Great for personal travel or just enjoying the freedom of flight.
Fly through clouds and low visibility using only your instruments. Understanding instrument rating is a big step toward becoming a safer, more skilled pilot.
Get paid to fly. Build advanced skills and take the first step toward a career in aviation as a commercial pilot.
Earn your Multi-Engine Commercial Add-On (CAMEL) and take control of more powerful, multi-engine aircraft. This certification opens doors to airline and corporate flying opportunities—and gets you one step closer to your career goals.
Earn your Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) and turn your skills into mentorship. Teaching others to fly not only builds your experience—it launches your career to the next level.
The Instrument Instructor Add-On (CFII) expands your ability to teach pilots how to fly by instruments—helping them stay sharp, safe, and confident in clouds and low visibility. It’s where instruction meets mastery.
The Multi-Engine Instructor Add-On (MEI) lets you train pilots in advanced multi-engine operations. It’s a powerful step forward in your teaching journey—and a sign you’ve mastered the skies.
Fly as a professional pilot for airlines, corporate operators, or charter services. Whether it’s transporting passengers or flying business jets around the world, this is where your training becomes your full-time career!
While many pilots’ first job involves flight instructing, varied career paths offer something for everyone. The world of aviation includes airline flying, corporate charter, firefighting, agriculture, survey work and much, much more. With excellent training from Pinnacle Aviation Academy, the sky is no limit at all.
