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W
elcome to San Diego Flight Training International and the Airline Direct® Academy center located in beautiful Southern California. 

For those just starting a learn-to-fly program, to professional aviators working towards advanced pilot and instructor ratings and certificates, SDFTI has delivered safe quality instruction since opening in 1989.

The tabs above will bring you to information specific to the needs of prospective international, career, and non-career students. There is additional general information about SDFTI and for current students.

NEXT CAREER GROUP CLASS - August 18
Airline Direct® Academy - Begins with Private
Maximum class size - 10 students. Enroll by August 4
1100 discount
Two tracks available:
Commercial Direct Program (Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multiengine in 34 weeks)
Professional Pilot Program (Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multiengine, CFI, CFII, MEI, CRM, and Career preparation in 43 weeks)
Reserve your seat - call 858-569-1822 - ask for the admissions department.


 

We now rent aircraft.  Call for details:
858-569-1822


 

 

 

24 Hour Lesson Scheduling:
Schedule Pointe Online System

Schedule Pointe Student Access

 

 

 

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Week of August 3
Rise 06:04 - Set
19:40

Week of August 10
Rise 06:08 - Set 19:33

Week of August 17
Rise 06:13 - Set 19:25

Week of August 24
Rise 06:18 - Set 19:16

Week of August 31
Rise 06:22 - Set 19:07

Week of September 7
Rise 06:26 - Set 18:57

Week of September 14
Rise 06:31 - Set 18:48

Week of September 21
Rise 06:35 - Set 18:39

Week of September 28
Rise 06:37 - Set 18:29

FlyIt Simulator is here!
Stop in and see the latest in FAA approved advanced flight training device technology.

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Flight Training Hours:
Monday-Sunday 24 hours

Admissions Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday
9 am to 11:30 am

Dispatch Hours:
Monday – Saturday
8 am to 6:30 pm
Sunday
10 am to 4 pm

 

Contact  Info:
info@sdfti.com
(858) 569-1822


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HEADQUARTERS
Fleet Aircraft Flightline & Hangars
Montgomery Field (KMYF)

San Diego Offices, Dispatch,
& Briefing Rooms

Aero Office Park
8745 Aero Drive, Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92123

Aero Office Park, across Aero Drive from Montgomery Field, at Sandrock Road.



Mission Statement

The core purpose and values of SDFTI have remained true since launching in 1989.  These words live in every briefing room, flight deck, instructor and member of the support staff.  We are more than a business ... we are part of the history and future of aviation.  Producing safe professional pilots is our contribution.

Philip L. Thalheimer
President

 

  • Hats Off to these Successful Students

  • International Transfers from Other US Schools OKAY
    If you are on an I-20 we can help you transfer to a better condition at SDFTI. Contact our admissions department with your situation for consideration. Call 858-569-1822

  • As Seen on TV - SDFTI was featured on "Aviation Week In Review." See their evaluation and report here.

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  • WANTED! - Professional Instructors
    SDFTI flight instructors log an average of 100 flight hours every month; a perfect opportunity for a professional aviator on an airline career path.
    At SDFTI, you will build hours in our clean modern 19-aircraft fleet that includes four Garmin G-1000 172's and the new Flyit Professional advanced FTD. SDFTI is a busy Part 141 training environment that is also a Cessna Pilot Center and an Airman Certification Representative for Commercial, Instrument, and Private.
    For immediate consideration, please send your resume to our Chief Pilot by email (info@sdfti.com) or fax (858) 569-5030. Only the best candidates will work in Southern California, the best flight training environment in the United States! CFII's Preferred.

  • Professional SUCCESS Stories
    Many students come to SDFTI and our Airline Direct® Academy hoping to be professional aviators. Here are the most recent graduates who are flying the dream!

  • ATTENTION Indian Student Candidates
    SDFTI has made an exclusive arrangement with Quantum India Academy to assist you in navigating the registration and government clearance process.
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  • International Commercial Multiengine Program SPECIAL.
    SDFTI announces a special program to take international students economically through private, instrument, commercial, and multiengine courses in four to six months. SDFTI can provide an I-20 for a M1-Visa. Please follow this link for additional details.

International Commercial Multi Program

Train in one of our new Cessna® 172SP with the Garmin® G1000® featuring the glass fully-integrated digital-avionic flight deck.

 

Every Saturday, FREE TOURS!
No obligation, free tours of our facility, simulator, aircraft, and airport. Tours are on Saturdays weekly at 9:00am, 10:00am, and 11:00am.
A great way for prospective students to have all of their questions answered.
Call to confirm in advance - 858-569-1822

NEXT POST-PRIVATE CAREER GROUP CLASS - July 28
Airline Direct® Academy - Begins with Instrument

Maximum class size - 10 students.
Two tracks available:
Commercial Direct Program (Instrument, Commercial, and Multiengine in 26 weeks)
Professional Pilot Program (Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multiengine, CFI, CFII, MEI, CRM and Career Preparation in 35 weeks
Reserve your seat - call 858-569-1822 - ask for the admissions department.

2-Day Private Pilot Written Knowledge Test Prep Ground School
Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM both days. $200.00
Call 858-569-1822 to attend.

2-Day Instrument Pilot Written Knowledge Test Prep Ground School
Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM both days. $200.00
Call 858-569-1822 to attend.

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