A full-time, accelerated program built to get you flying sooner and hired faster.
Skip outdated fleets, four-year timelines, and the feeling of being just another number. Train with a cohort that starts and finishes together, in a modern fleet with an 85% checkride pass rate, and see why we’re the fastest-growing flight school in the U.S.
A direct path to the airlines through CFI hours at Sling and our SkyWest partnership, with guaranteed interviews.
Expedited checkrides mean no waiting for a testing slot.
Every flight is enhanced with Navi AI, so you keep learning after you land.
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Fly 5 days a week in a structured, full-time program.
Southern California weather and complex airspace build sharper skills, faster.
Train with a cohort that starts and finishes together, backed by instructors and alumni mentorship.
60+ trainers with in-house maintenance, glass cockpits, Garmin avionics, and Rotax engines.
Build your hours as a CFI at Sling, then move on through our SkyWest partnership with guaranteed interviews and up to 2 years of seniority. Our alumni fly for United, American Airlines, and Envoy.
Our full-time airline career program is built to get you to the airlines sooner, with more flying, more support, and a direct path to getting hired.
Sling graduates are flying for major airlines, regionals, and cargo carriers today, and the list keeps growing.
Every flight, every lesson, every day at Sling comes back to three things.
Safety is at the core of everything we do. Through standardized procedures, modern aircraft technology, structured oversight, and a strong culture of professionalism, students learn to operate with the mindset and discipline expected in professional aviation.
Our accelerated full-time model, modern fleet, and structured scheduling help students progress consistently through their ratings. Daily ground support and high aircraft availability keep momentum going throughout training.
Students become part of a supportive aviation community built around mentorship and shared goals. Instructors, staff, fellow students, and alumni all encourage the same connection and accountability.
The only career flight school enhancing every flight with Navi Al so you can continue learning after your flight
With Navi, Sling Pilot Academy’s AI-powered debrief system, your learning doesn’t end when the engine stops. Instead, it continues outside the information overload of the cockpit, where you can review each maneuver, radio call, and decision at your own pace. Free from the pressure of flying the airplane in real time, you can ask questions, revisit key moments, and truly understand not just what happened, but why.
Navi doesn’t replace your instructor. It enhances their coaching with consistent, data-driven insights that help you learn faster, retain more, and arrive better prepared for each lesson, stage check, and checkride. It’s like having an experienced flight coach available whenever you need one, helping you become a safer, more confident pilot.
Train full time alongside a cohort of future airline pilots, from your first flight to career ready in 12 months.
Now Enrolling
October 16, 2026
Seats in each class are limited. Reserve your spot, or visit us first for a tour and discovery flight.
Future Start Dates
Every path includes Navi AI Debrief on all Sling flights and a custom pilot bag.
Full Program From Zero Flight Time
12 months, full time, weekdays
Torrance, CA (KTOA)Long Beach, CA (KLGB)Santa Monica, CA (KSMO)
San Diego, CA (KSEE)
Financing available. See your options
Program From Private Pilot
80+ total flight hours · 9 months, full time, weekdays
Torrance, CA (KTOA)Long Beach, CA (KLGB)Santa Monica, CA (KSMO)
San Diego, CA (KSEE)
Financing available. See your options
* Prices exclude FAA Knowledge Test fees, checkride fees, and certain equipment.
^ Los Angeles pricing includes landing fees at KTOA and KSMO during course hours. San Diego pricing does not include these landing fees, which is why it runs slightly lower.
Completion times may vary with student effort, scheduling, and weather. This fast-paced accelerated program is not for everyone; external factors such as weather and examiner availability can cause delays. While we don't guarantee any program completion time, our team is dedicated to your success and safe completion within the timeframe. Committed students should plan for 12 months for the Full Program and 9 months from Private Pilot and 80 hrs. How long will this take me?
Unlimited BATD simulator solo/mentor time is included. Students may use up to the flight-hour limits shown to complete each rating; if a rating is finished in fewer hours, no credit or refund is given, and hours beyond the included limits are billed at standard aircraft/instructor rates.
| Certificates & Ratings Included in Program |
|---|
| Private Pilot (PPL) |
| Instrument Rating (IR) |
| Commercial Pilot – Single Engine (CPL SE) |
| Commercial Pilot – Multi Engine (CPL ME) |
| Certified Flight Instructor – Single Engine (CFI SE) |
| Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) |
| Certified Flight Instructor – Multi Engine (MEI) - optional |
| FAA Knowledge Tests |
|---|
| PAR – Private Pilot Airplane |
| IRA – Instrument Rating Airplane |
| CAX – Commercial Pilot Airplane |
| FIA – Flight Instructor Airplane |
| FII – Flight Instructor Instrument |
| FOI – Fundamentals of Instruction |
| Flight-Time Allotments: Accelerated Airline Pilot Program (starting from Zero Time) | |
|---|---|
| Single Engine | up to 210 hrs |
| Multi Engine | up to 25 hrs |
| AATD Simulator | up to 50 hrs* |
| Flight-Time Allotments: Accelerated Airline Pilot Program (starting from PPL + 80 hrs Total Time) | |
|---|---|
| Single Engine | up to 130 hrs |
| Multi Engine | up to 25 hrs |
| AATD Simulator | up to 50 hrs* |
3 Consecutive Years:
2023, 2024 & 2025
Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Flight Schools In the US