Course overview
During the Jet Transition Program, you will examine the differences between a small aircraft and commercial jet flight management computers (FMC) and gain experience in jet airplane operations, communications and checklists.
- Multiple classes each month, please speak to a member of the team regarding availability.
- Minimum class size is two people, with an ideal class size of four or six.
Designed and taught by airline training professionals, this specialized course delivers real-world operational insight. It is not an FAA-approved program.
The course is designed for:
- Any pilot that has little or no experience in a standardized, crew concept, or cockpit environment.
- Any airline hiring pilots from a single-seat environment.
- Foreign license conversion.
- Low-time pilots wanting a job with a US carrier.
- Helicopter pilots.
- Airlines - to minimize washout rate.
- Military - desk or single-seat pilots.
Course overview
Type Jet Transition
Location Sanford, Florida
Required experience Commercial Pilot License
Why opt for Jet Transition Training?
- Improve crew concept operations understanding and implementation.
- CRM is a concept rarely practiced by single-seat aviators.
- Gain a better understanding of checklist conventions.
- Improved understanding of the differences between aircraft FMCs.
- Candidates often see a noticeable rise in confidence and proficiency in a commercial jet cockpit, as noted by Southwest Airlines, a major customer for the Jet Transition course.
Admission requirements and cost
Minimum admission requirements are as follows, for additional requirements please contact us.
- Age - Applicants must be at least 18 years old
- Language - Applicants must be able to speak English proficiently
- Cost - $3,500
Please note: Accommodation is not included in the cost of the course.
Training timeline and location
- 8 x hours: Instructor-led Ground Instruction
- 4 x hours: Flight Training Device
- 4 x hours: Full Flight Simulator
In partnership with Bell Murray Aerospace (BMA) the Jet Transition Program is delivered in Florida:
- Ground Instruction: Acron Aviation Academy, Sanford FL.
- Simulation: Sanford International Airport or Orlando International Airport.