First Aviator

Academy USA

First Aviator Academy USA · Miami, Florida

Train Today.Fly Tomorrow.

FAA flight training in Miami, from your first Discovery Flight to the airline flight deck. Expert instructors, a training-ready fleet and support in English and Spanish.

Program finder

Find your program

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FAA Certified Instructors

Experienced flight instructors

Training-Ready Fleet

Cessna, Piper & Multi-Engine

Year-Round Flying

South Florida weather

English & Spanish

Bilingual student support

Training programs

Find the right program for your aviation goals

Whether you are taking your first flight or preparing for the airlines, every program follows FAA standards with a clear plan and dedicated instructors.

Build hours

Instructor Track

Teach the next generation of pilots while logging paid flight time toward the airlines.

Your path to the flight deck

A clear journey. Real opportunities.

Every certificate builds on the last. Our advisors plan each step with you so you always know what comes next.

01
Day one

Discovery Flight

Feel the controls on your first lesson.

02
40 hrs min.

Private Pilot

Earn your first FAA certificate.

03
IFR

Instrument Rating

Fly confidently in the clouds.

04
250 hrs

Commercial Pilot

Qualify to be paid to fly.

05
CFI · CFII · MEI

Flight Instructor

Teach and build paid flight time.

06
1,500 hrs ATP

Airline Pilot

ATP-CTP and your airline pathway.

Hours shown are FAA minimums under Part 61; actual training time varies by student.

The Miami advantage

Learn to fly where aviation never sleeps

Train from our Miami academy, in one of the most dynamic aviation regions in the United States, with flyable weather for most of the year.

Year-round flying

Fewer weather delays keep training on schedule.

Gateway to the Americas

Direct flights to Latin America, Europe and beyond.

Bilingual community

Train and live comfortably in English or Spanish.

Real-world airspace

Build skills in one of the busiest regions in the U.S.

Our fleet

Modern. Reliable. Training ready.

Train on proven aircraft maintained under a strict inspection program, so every lesson starts with confidence.

Cessna 172

Single-engine
Primary trainer
Used forPPL · Instrument
Seats4
WingHigh wing, fixed gear

Piper PA-28

Single-engine
Training platform
Used forPPL · Instrument · CPL
Seats4
WingLow wing, fixed gear

Multi-Engine

Twin-engine
Twin trainer
Used forME rating · MEI
EnginesTwo, piston
WingLow wing
International students

Train in the USA. Expand your future.

Students from around the world choose Miami for its weather, its airspace and its connections to home. Our team supports you from application to your first solo.

ENES Hablamos español: admissions in English & Spanish

Your arrival in 4 steps
1
Apply

Submit your application and documents.

2
Visa guidance

We guide you through the student visa process.

3
TSA / FTSP

Complete Flight Training Security approval.

4
Arrive & fly

Orientation, housing and your first lesson.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Everything you need to know before your first lesson. Still have questions? Our advisors are here to help.

It depends on your schedule and goals. Training full-time helps you progress faster than training part-time, and your advisor will build a personal timeline with you.

No. Most students start with a Discovery Flight and no prior experience. You will need an FAA medical certificate and a student pilot certificate before you fly solo.

Yes. Our admissions team guides you through the student visa process, TSA Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) approval and your arrival in Miami.

Yes. Our team supports students in English and Spanish. FAA exams and radio communications are in English, so we help you build aviation English as you train.

Cost depends on the program, the aircraft and your pace. Request information and an advisor will share current pricing and financing options.

Both lead to the same FAA certificates. Part 141 follows an FAA-approved structured syllabus with stage checks and can allow reduced minimum hours; Part 61 offers more scheduling flexibility.

Ready to start your aviation journey?

Take the first step today. Apply online, visit the academy or talk with an advisor about the right program for you.

Visit the academy
First Aviator Academy USA

10280 10th St
Miami, FL 33172

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