Becoming a pilot with Skyborne is as easy as 1, 2, 3
Train to be a pilot with Skyborne. Our flagship full-time career development program which follows our FAA 141 training course, will take you from becoming a Private Pilot through to Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), and beyond.
In the FAA 141 Program you will benefit from receiving an airline standard of training, whether you plan to move on to a Part 121 airline, Part 135 commercial charter operations, Part 91 private operations, or go on to enjoy a career as a CFI.
Regardless of your choice of career path, you will receive the best training possible with experienced and talented instructors. Delivered at Skyborne’s flagship training academy in Vero Beach Florida, you will have the support of our in-house career advisors who work diligently to assist you along your career path.
The benefits of training with Skyborne include :
Available through major funding partner – Sallie Mae℠.
A program that will take you with zero or little flying experience through an FAA Part 141 program.
Frequent opportunities to start your training throughout the year.
Fully-mentored pilot career development program to assist you every step of the way.
Training delivered at the world renowned Skyborne Academy, Vero Beach, Florida.
Packaged competitive prices that cover everything you need to be successful in your training.
Learn from the most talented and respected in the industry.
You will be expected to pay for your course in the following installments.
The schedule is as follows:
| PAYMENT | AMOUNT | DUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19,415.80 | Contract signing |
| 2 | $19,415.80 | 4 weeks before course starts |
| 3 | $19,415.80 | 10 weeks after start of course |
| 4 | $19,415.80 | 20 weeks after start of course |
| 5 | $19,415.80 | 30 weeks after start of course |
| Total contracted amount | $97,079.00 |
Living in our purpose-built student accommodation is not mandatory and therefore provided as an optional extra. Rooms will be provided on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability.
Add Accommodation $7,800
Required extras* $1,305
Through our funding partners, you can apply for an unsecured loan for the full amount of your training, some of which do NOT require a co-signer.
You will be required to have achieved the following before you begin your FAA 141 training.
Applicants must possess an education level equivalent to a U.S. High School diploma or higher. Education not obtained in the U.S. or at an IBO school must be certified as equivalent to a U.S. High School diploma. This can be done through a member of NACES at www.naces.org/members. International education documents must be submitted in English or translated and certified. We are not accepting partial courses at this time.
U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident, Green Card. Green Card holders must register with the TSA at fts.tsa.dhs.gov/home/dod. Refer to the TSA Guide for Green Card Holders for assistance. International students are required to hold a valid passport from their home country and apply for an M1 student visa.
Valid FAA 1st Class Medical required.
You must be 18 years of age at time of course commencement.
You must be fluent in English – both written and spoken. As a guide, you must be proficient enough to achieve ICAO Level 4 or IELTS Level 5.5 (academic).
We welcome diversity and equality at Skyborne. If you meet the criteria above, then please get in touch with one of our training advisors who will be happy to assist. We are not accepting partial courses at this time.
Skyborne caters for a variety of routes to the flight deck to suit your chosen career path.
If your dream is to fly for an airline, we have partnered with the world’s best to provide high-quality programs tailored directly to the needs of the airline. Begin your training with Skyborne and then decide your route to the flight deck.
We are proud to partner with JSX, the charter jet service provider, to give experienced flight instructors the opportunity to progress their career as a First Officer on the Embraer 145.
We have partnered with SkyWest; America’s leading regional airline, offering a bespoke career pathway for trainee pilots across several entry points. Train the Skyborne way through this exciting mentored airline program.
We are proud to partner with Avelo Airlines. This partnership delivers a Preferred Hiring Pathway that increases opportunities for aspiring pilots to realise their dreams, taking up a coveted position on an Avelo flightdeck.
At Skyborne, we like to work hard, play hard. We have kitted out our campus to give you everything you need to enjoy your time here.
We have a swimming pool/BBQ area, soccer field, volleyball court, basketball court and a fleet of modern bikes – all for you to use free of charge.
Close by you’ll find amazing beaches, parks and attractions such as Universal, Disney, Wet’n Wild and of course, the Kennedy Space Center.
Our great team plan fun and inclusive recreational events for you to take part in, or watch from the side-lines.
The on-site accommodation complex consists of 314 high quality bedrooms where you can relax and study and there are a number of communal areas for you to hang out with your friends and socialise.
Take part. Get involved and make lifelong memories.
Students and instructors
Airlines
“Training at the airlines was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. I’m grateful that I went to Skyborne Airline Academy because it prepared me incredibly well. Their training is structured, purposeful, and very similar to what I went through at SkyWest.”
“Skyborne being an airline academy, really mirrors life as an airline pilot as I was already familiar with SOPs, checklist discipline, and fast-paced structured environments which set me up for success during first officer training.”
“Living on campus at Skyborne has been a game changer. The proximity to ground school classrooms, the flight line, and fellow cadets made the learning experience immersive and engaging. Ground schools were interactive and enjoyable, with each instructor bringing unique stories and teaching methods to the table. The flight line is where the real fun begins. Surrounded by other aspiring pilots, the camaraderie and shared passion for flying are what make Skyborne special.”
“Skyborne is the place to be! I’ve been able to enjoy flying so much because of the people I have met here. From students to the staff everyone has been very supportive of each other in their aviation journey. It’s a great environment because everyone wants to help you be the best pilot you can be!”
“The academy mirrors the industry’s expectations—strict protocols, higher standards than FAA regulations, and an emphasis on personal and professional accountability. Having worked for an airline, I understand that the transition from student pilot to airline pilot needs to be seamless. Skyborne provides that preparation, ensuring that when I step into my airline career, I’m not just ready - I’m thriving.”
“After graduating from college, I sought after a flight school that had a similar immersive experience, and Skyborne ended up being just that! A community of students and staff who are goal oriented and also pride themselves in making your time as a student beyond enjoyable! I wouldn’t change it for the world.”
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This is where it all starts, your first set of wings.
Ground School
Two and a half weeks, fast-paced learning. You’ll learn the why behind everything you’re about to do in the airplane, and walk out ready to pass your FAA written.
Stage One – First Flights
You hit the line and get hands-on. Stick-and-rudder skills, patterns, landings, the fundamentals. This stage ends the way it should: your first solo. Just you and the airplane.
Stage Two – Building a Pilot
Now it comes together. Cross-country flying, night ops, performance takeoffs and landings, and real decision-making. Finish strong, pass your checkride, and you’ve earned it, FAA Private Pilot.
This is where you stop being a fair-weather pilot.
You’ll learn to trust your instruments when the outside world disappears, clouds, weather, no horizon. This is real flying.
Stage One – Control & Scan
Precision aircraft control and building a disciplined instrument scan. No shortcuts here.
Stage Two – Real IFR Flying
Approaches, procedures, and full flights on the gauges. Everything comes together under pressure.
Pass the checkride, and you walk away with your Instrument Rating. The skill that separates pilots from aviators.
Now we turn you into a professional.
Ground School
Another focused two-and-a-half-week push to prep you for the FAA written, commercial-level knowledge, no guesswork.
Phase One – Advanced Flying
You step it up. Complex maneuvers, precision flying, cross-country work, day and night, dual and solo.
Phase Two – Instrument Integration
You sharpen your IFR skills alongside your instrument training, using advanced simulators to push your proficiency.
Phase Three – Checkride Ready
Everything gets polished. Standards tighten. You fly like a pro because that’s what you’re about to become.
Pass your checkride and you’re a Commercial Pilot, paid to fly.
More speed. More systems. No room for mistakes.
You’ll train in the Piper PA-44 Seminole, learning how to manage a complex aircraft, and more importantly, how to handle it when things go wrong.
Engine-out procedures, systems management, precision control, it’s all here. You’ll also train in the AATD to sharpen your edge before the checkride.
Earn this rating and add multi-engine privileges to your commercial certificate.
This is where you prove you really know how to fly, by teaching it.
You’ll learn to break it down, build it back up, and train the next generation of pilots. It’s also your fastest path to 1,500 hours and the airlines.
At Skyborne Airline Academy, we don’t just certify you, we set you up.
What you get:
By the time you hit 1,500 hours, you’re not just qualified, you’re competitive, experienced, and airline-ready.
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