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 Earn Your Instrument Rating with California Flight Academy.  Do you have a passion for flying? Do you dream of hitting the throttle while feeling the roar of powerful engines beneath you? Can you picture yourself spending each day amongst the clouds, surrounded by dazzling vistas while traveling above some of earth’s most beautiful landscapes? If the answer is Yes, then you’ll love a career as a professional Pilot. As a licensed pilot, you’ll not only enjoy your job, but you’ll also garner the prestige, respect and admiration that pilots naturally attract. On top of this, the demand for well-qualified pilots continues to expand. According to the Boeing Company: "To operate and maintain the airplanes that will be added to the fleet over the next 20 years, the world's airlines will need an additional 466,650 trained pilots and 596,500 maintenance personnel." Furthermore: "North America will need 97,350 pilots; Europe will need 94,800 pilots; Africa will need 13,200 pilots; the Middle East will need 32,700 pilots; Latin America will need 37,000 pilots; and the CIS will need 11,000 pilots."* *source: boeing.com Career Opportunities as a CFA Graduate  As a licensed pilot and California Flight Academy (CFA) graduate, you’ll have the ability to pilot different types of aircraft and work in a variety of settings and occupations. Examples include:
Top Pilots Start at California Flight Academy  CFA is a world-renowned flight school that has trained thousands of students from all parts of the globe. Graduates have successfully become private pilots, flight instructors and even commercial airline pilots. Advantages of a CFA education include the following:
Courses and Ratings Offered  As an FAA-approved school under parts 61 and 141, we are pleased to offer the following:
Take the first step to becoming a top pilot today by filling out and submitting this form, and one of our knowledgeable admissions advisors will contact you shortly! Non-U.S Citizen Information  English Language Courses At CFA, we believe that each student’s successful completion of the flight program starts with the right preparation. To ensure your success, we will help determine your level of English fluency prior to beginning your flight training. For those students needing assistance with the English language, we offer English courses taught by talented instructors at our San Diego facility. To learn more about the English courses we offer, or to receive answers for any other questions you may have regarding English fluency, please contact an admissions advisor. How to Get a U.S. Visa California Flight Academy is very accustomed to helping foreign students obtain Visas. The first step in this process is we provide you with an I-20 form. You take this form to the nearest U.S. Embassy to obtain an M1-Visa. Getting your visa should not take longer than a couple of weeks. To learn more about obtaining your Visa, contact an admissions advisor. Housing CFA maintains a relationship with a large apartment complex near the airport that offers our students rentals of private or shared rooms in two-bedroom apartments. The apartments are conveniently located near several restaurants and supermarkets. CFA also supplies bedding and dishes, and the apartments come completely furnished. Each apartment is equipped with a telephone line, internet access and cable television. There is also on-site laundry facility and a swimming pool. If you’d prefer, we can also put you in contact with a host family, who provide accommodations including a private bedroom. When you arrive in the United States, we will be happy to pick you up from the San Diego International airport, as long as it is during our normal business hours. Transfer of CFA Flight Hours and FAA Certifications to Other Countries CFA cannot guarantee that flight hours and training completed by you at CFA will transfer to your home country. We recommend that you research your local country requirements in detail and speak with one of our knowledgeable admissions advisors to learn more. Once you complete your CFA courses, we will make every effort to assist you in transferring back to your home country. Apply for Admission The first step to apply at CFA is to complete this form, fill out an application and speak with an admissions advisor. You will be assigned a dedicated admissions advisor who will process you application and provide you with a detailed presentation that explains each of our courses in depth, including tuition and fees. Your admissions advisor will guide you through the English proficiency process, the Visa application, travel and housing arrangements, and any other questions you may have! Take the first step to becoming a top pilot today by filling out and submitting this form, and one of our knowledgeable admissions advisors will contact you shortly! Locations:
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