Airlines are facing a severe pilot shortage, which means qualified Career Pilots are needed across every segment of aviation. Triad Aviation Academy is here to help you reach your destination as a Career Pilot safely, efficiently and affordably.
We are the only FAA-approved Part 141 flight school at the Piedmont Triad International Airport (KGSO). Triad Aviation Academy’s convenient location at a Class C Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower airport provides an enhanced learning experience for our students. Here you’ll hone your radio communication skills in preparation for your professional career.
Onsite, you’ll learn from instructors who, combined, have a total of more than 40,000 flight hours and airline experience. Our student-focused training means we invest the time you need to understand the complex path to become a Career Pilot.
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We’re not only preparing you for passing your final check ride, but imparting extensive beyond-the-book knowledge you need to become a highly proficient pilot.
Plus, we offer networking opportunities for job placement.
Career Pilot Journey
*Schedule based on full time training of four to five days per week of flying. For certifications and ratings only, average completion time is nine months. Part-time training or three to four days per week of training takes approximately 18 months to earn certifications and ratings only.
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Spend a day in the life of a TAA Student Pilot with a Discovery Flight to nearby Belews Lake. Paired with an experienced instructor, you’ll go through pre-flight instruction, aircraft inspection and take control of an aircraft inflight! Later you’ll complete a post-flight debriefing and take a tour of our facilities.
Starting with zero hours of flight time, we can help you meet the FAA’s ATP program-specific minimum requirements and then complete the required time-building hours (approximately 1500 hours total time) by working as a Certified Flight Instructor in about two – to three years. This timeline is based on an average flying schedule of four to five days per week. Some piloting opportunities may require less hours. We are happy to coach our students to transition into an exciting career.
Already have your Private Pilot’s license? Expect the training to take less time.
Our Career Pilot program is an affordable, first-rate training program. Final costs are based on student pilot proficiency. Our FAA-approved Part 141 syllabus, along with our seasoned instructors, helps ensure a cost-efficient experience.
Contact us to learn more about training options and your program costs. Plus, Career Pilot financing is available through our partner, Meritize.
Yes. If you’re looking for an advanced degree as part of your career education, we are an Affiliate Flight School with Liberty University. We also support Guilford Technical Community College aviation students.
We enjoy connecting our students to their next job prospect through networking and interviewing opportunities with regional airlines, cargo and other commercial carriers. TAA is a Flight School Affiliate for PSA Airlines’ Cadet Program, a wholly owned airline for American Airlines, among others.
After completing the requirements for your Private Pilot’s license through Certified Flight Instructor, many of our best students become eligible to work at TAA. It’s one of the fastest ways to continue building flight hours in a friendly environment, while training the next generation of aviators. We like to hire our personable and proficient students.
Pathways to success
Part 141 vs Part 61
Whether you choose Part 141 or Part 61 pilot training, your result is the same. The difference will be how much time and money you spend to get there.