zero to HERO
Zero to Hero is a guide for students who would like to pursue a career in aviation.
Pilot
CAREER PATH
Student Pilot
Private Pilot
Military
Commercial Pilot
(Multi-Engine & Instrument Rating)
Flight Instructor
Air Taxi/Charter
Airline Transport Pilot
Major
Airline
Regional
Airline
Corporate
Company
Cost of your
CAREER PILOT TRAINING
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PRIVATE TRAINING
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20 Hours Solo Warrior Rental $4,000
20 Hours Dual Instruction & Rental $5,200
15 Hours of Ground Training $900
FAA Written Exam $175
FAA Medical $125
FAA Checkride $800
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Average Cost: $15,000-20,000
INSTRUMENT TRAINING
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40 Hours Solo Warrior Rental $8,000
25 Hours Simulated or Actual
15 Hours Dual Instruction & Rental $3,900
FAA Written Exam $175
FAA Checkride $800
*Can be less if you split time for XC PIC
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Average Cost: $13,000 - $15,000
COMMERCIAL TRAINING
10 Hours Complex Instruction & Rental
140 Hours Warrior Rental
FAA Written Exam
FAA Checkride
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*Time-building required to achieve the required 250 hours
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Average Cost: $25,000 - $30,000
MULTI-ENGINE TRAINING
10 Hours Seminole Rental
10 Hours Dual Instruction $4,900
3 Hours Ground Training $250
FAA Checkride $800
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Typical Cost: $6,000
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
(CFI)
3 Hours of Checkride Prep
FAA Written Exams
FAA Checkride
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Typical Cost: $2,000 - $3,000