Vimanav From India, joined Jul 2003, 1378 posts, RR: 14 Posted (3 years 2 months 4 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 2721 times:
Like there are ratings for top business schools etc. is there a site which ranks the best flight schools globally? If yes please advise. If not, would appreciate your comments on which ones are considered the top ten for commercial pilot training.
United Airline From Hong Kong SAR, PRC, joined Jan 2001, 7165 posts, RR: 16 Reply 1, posted (3 years 2 months 4 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 2683 times:
Haven't heard of such ranking for flying schools before. And I don't think there is any. It's hard to define which flying school is better.
I know two fine flying schools that offer flying degree/courses. They are:
Aman777 From Canada, joined Aug 2005, 13 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (3 years 2 months 4 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 2513 times:
I have also never come across such a ranking.
I am from Canada and the best flight school for commercial pilot training school in Canada in the eyes of many is Coastal Pacific Aviation. I attended four years of school there and I would recommend it to any person who is looking to peruse a career as a professional pilot.
Lastordu From United States, joined Aug 2005, 367 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (3 years 2 months 4 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 2499 times:
Quoting N323ER (Reply 3): I went to the FL campus it was great
I'm hopping to go. What are the class sizes like. I'm glade to hear that you liked it. It is always good to hear that the school that you are going to attend is a good school.
Quoting N323ER (Reply 3): Embry Riddle Aeronautial Univ in both Daytona Beach FL and Presscot AZ is in the top three....Not that my user name gives anything any
I have talked to people that aren't into aviation and they have hard that it is the Harvard of flying schools.
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Bo__einG From Canada, joined Apr 2000, 2630 posts, RR: 11 Reply 7, posted (3 years 2 months 4 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 2455 times:
I am curious as to how Canadian schools work out for aviation.
There are a couple that offer commercial pilot aviation program with a diploma.
Someday I want to enroll at a good school and do my flight training as well as to get a good education and be rewarded with a degree.
Anybody whos enrolled in Canadian schools: How do you cope with financial costs, and how is the education itself like what things do you learn? Math?
In the U.S. many are in my head .. ERAU is one but they are too expensive.
Jacksonville and Ohio State University I heard have good programs,
UNorth Dakota is also very good. But how are the smaller schools?
I think that would be a good option as it would save thousands.
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Wiggidy From United States, joined Jan 2005, 113 posts, RR: 1 Reply 10, posted (3 years 2 months 4 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 2389 times:
UND is by far the best in this country. Best and most diverse fleet from helicopters to jet aircraft and a respected 4 year degree (which is required for many airlines in the world.) I did three years of research and applied to Purdue, both ERAU campuses, Western Mich, UND, and got accepted to all of them. I made my decision after visiting every campus but W Mich and getting many outsider opinions. My advice is to do the same that I did and dont slack on research to choose the school thats right for you. Ultimately for me however the choice was based on the helicopter program not offered at any other school in the US, but as far as commercial aviation is concerned UND is number 1. Feel free to ask me for any further details on fleet or degree programs
-Wes
PHXinterrupted From United States, joined Apr 2002, 474 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (3 years 2 months 4 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 2364 times:
Quoting Lastordu (Reply 5): Quoting N323ER (Reply 3):
Embry Riddle Aeronautial Univ in both Daytona Beach FL and Presscot AZ is in the top three....Not that my user name gives anything any
I have talked to people that aren't into aviation and they have hard that it is the Harvard of flying schools.
LAStoRDU
Embry Riddle is expensive, which hardly makes it the best.
Bo__einG From Canada, joined Apr 2000, 2630 posts, RR: 11 Reply 12, posted (3 years 2 months 4 weeks 9 hours ago) and read 2263 times:
Wiggidy,
What Aviation/Pilot related programs are there at UND?
I want to study Aeronautical Engineering and do Commercial pilots training altogether with a degree at the end. I don't know if something like that is possible albeit very expensive.
I live in Canada and there is a college in my city that has a "professional pilot" program which offers a diploma after two years. I need a degree as a diploma won't cut it.
Are you still enrolled in UND or graduated?
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Flybyguy From United States, joined Jun 2004, 1447 posts, RR: 1 Reply 15, posted (3 years 2 months 4 weeks 6 hours ago) and read 2137 times:
Whatever flightschool you are interested in, I suggest you stay away from the Florida ones and look toward Arizona. Over there there's good year round flying with very favorable weather (don't have to worry about a string of hurricanes interrupting your flight training).
Be prepared to spend at least $60,000 if you want to go from no experience to being a shoe-in for the commuter airlines. 5 years of below poverty income for flight hours is also no picnic either. But the good news is that the airline industry on the Low-fare side is booming and airlines like jetBlue, Southwest, AirTran and the like need pilots. The legacies on the other hand couldn't lay pilots off faster or cut their benefits with any less mercy.
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Paul From United Kingdom, joined Feb 2005, 374 posts, RR: 5 Reply 18, posted (3 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 1985 times:
I second that Oxford Aviation is the best in Europe. My brother is studying there and his class has the highest marks in the history of the school. Pretty awesome. He should not have much trouble finding a job after he graduates.
Dirkou From United States, joined Jun 2003, 422 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (3 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 1969 times:
Oxford Aviation has too much theory and is too expensive. ERAU main activity is not to graduate pilots but aviation professionals also, Engineers, etc.
As I said before Flight Safety Academy is considered the best flying school for years in the US and in the World. Their webpage is at:
Mainliner From United States, joined Aug 2005, 229 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (3 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 1851 times:
I'm in my junior year at Purdue. I came in with no flight experience and now have my commercial license with instrument rating, and am now working on my multi-engine rating. The training is superb...what other school has you flying 727-100 and -200 simulators, as well as first officer on a KingAir 200? I'll admit that it is expensive, especially if you're out of state. But my parents advised me to do what I've always dreamed of and not let the cost of my education be a deterrant.
Luisca From United States, joined Aug 2001, 1720 posts, RR: 16 Reply 22, posted (3 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 19 hours ago) and read 1817 times:
Quoting Lastordu (Reply 5): I have talked to people that aren't into aviation and they have hard that it is the Harvard of flying schools.
FIT Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne is a Top school. It has a huge fleet of new Piper aircraft and a great 4 year degree program.
ERAU is probably the Julliard of Flight Schools ERAU boast that they have excellent weather and they are very prestigious, the truth is that you wont get your hands on a plane in your first year. If you are lucky maybe on your second. There are just too many people wanting to fly and not enough planes, besides you don't get to know people and things outside of the aviation environment and with 80% of the population male, your dating prospects are well... grim, for some people at least, others find a lot of options if you know what I mean Â
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