At SDFTI many students choose the flexibility to begin their training at any time and work one-on-one with our pool of staff instructors, all of whom were trained here and have earned every certification through CFII or MEI. Below is a brief description of the FAA certificates and ratings (licenses) you can earn. Additional information is linked to each course description.
Private Pilot Certificate
Learn to fly, start the adventure of a lifetime. The Private Pilot Certification Course will be the student’s first introduction to modern aviation.Read more →
Commercial Pilot Certificate
The Commercial Pilot Certification Course – Single Engine is for those students who require commercial pilot privileges in single engine aircraft only.Read more →
Multiengine Rating
Trends in aviation show that the multi engine pilot is in ever increasing demand. Our Multi-Engine Certification Course is designed to make you a competent multi-engine pilot with major emphasis on proficiency and flying a multi engine aircraft safely.Read more →
Commercial Multi Engine Certificate
The Commercial Certification Course – Mingle-Engine is for those students who require commercial pilot privileges in multi-engine aircraft only.Read more →
CFI – Certified Flight Instructor
The Certified Flight Instructor Certification Course qualifies you to instruct in single engine aircraft. This course of training is a highly structured and comprehensively designed to prepare commercial pilots for their role as flight instructors. SDFTI hires over 90% of it’s instructors from this program.Read more →
CFII – Certified Instrument Flight Instructor
The Instrument Flight Instructor Certification Course is the ultimate asset as an instructor. It offers another source of income and increases your professionalism. Development of the skills and other tools are necessary to effectively instruct students seeking an instrument rating.Read more →
MEI – Multi Engine Instructor
The Additional Flight Instructor Certification Course Multiengine is the ultimate asset as an instructor. It offers another source of income and increases your professionalism.Read more →
8745 Aero Dr #103
San Diego, CA 92123
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