If your goal is the flight deck of a major airline, this is for you.
We don’t just train you to pass checkrides; we develop you into a professional pilot from day one.
Under our structured FAA Part 61 progression in Orlando, every hour in the logbook is one step closer to flying for the major airlines.
Airline eligibility doesn’t happen overnight, it’s a disciplined sequence of certifications that build upon one another.
Your Complete Path to Professional Aviation
Your timeline depends on your “ground game.” Students who fly 3 to 5 times per week progress efficiently, while occasional flying extends both the schedule and the cost. Most students finish the program within 18-24 months, and spend $75,000-$90,000 for their training.
Most career-track pilots build the required 1,500 hours by instructing. At D&J, we offer qualified students to earn paid flight experience as a CFI, CFII, or MEI.
We do not send students to checkrides unprepared. You are scheduled for practical tests only when you consistently exceed Airman Certification Standards.
You’re a Great Fit If:
Not a Good Fit If:
Professional Training Equipment and Facilities
Operating in the Orlando area means you are exposed to busy, controlled airspace from your very first solo. You will learn to manage high workloads, communicate clearly with ATC in Class B environments, and adapt to real-world sequencing.
Our Home Bases:
Train across the Central Florida corridor, utilizing Orlando-Apopka (X04) and Sanford (SFB) to experience both towered and non-towered operations.
The Training Fleet:
Our FAA-certified aircraft are maintained to support consistent repetition.
The journey to 1,500 hours begins with a strategy session. We will sit down to map out your specific career goals, FAA eligibility, and a realistic training schedule. From there, we build a progression plan designed to move you efficiently from zero time to the airlines.
