Airline Fast Track Program
Your Direct Path to an Airline Career

Your Direct Path to an Airline Career
The demand for airline pilots is higher than ever, and Above It All Aviation is here to help you reach your goals faster. Our Airline Fast Track Program is designed to take you from zero experience to a commercial airline pilot in the shortest time possible, following a structured and efficient training path.
Your Path To The Airlines
Step 1: Earn Your Private Pilot Certificate
Your journey begins with obtaining your Private Pilot Certificate, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This stage builds the foundation for your aviation career, teaching you the fundamentals of flying a single-engine airplane.
Don’t have one? We can help. View our private pilot options.
Step 2: Obtain an Instrument Rating
This is the natural next step for most pilots. An Instrument Rating (IR) allows you to fly in various weather conditions under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). This step enhances your ability to operate in real-world airline conditions.
Step 3: Commercial Pilot Certificate
To get paid to fly, you’ll need a Commercial Pilot Certificate. At this stage, you’ll refine your skills, meet FAA experience requirements, and demonstrate advanced piloting abilities. At this stage, you have what most people consider the “basics” to making it to the airlines. The next two steps are different.
View our Commercial Pilot Programs
Step 4: Optional Flight Instructor (CFI)
You need to accumulate flight hours. One of the most common and effective ways to do this is by becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). This allows you to earn income while gaining valuable flight experience. While becoming a CFI isn’t mandatory, it’s a great way to accelerate your progress and get paid while you train.
View our CFI Programs
Step 5: Add a Multi-Engine Rating
Most airline jobs require experience flying multi-engine aircraft. Our Multi-Engine Rating program ensures you meet these requirements, preparing you for larger and more complex aircraft. We can help you with this as well, reach out to us if you need assistance.
Step 6: Build Experience
As you gain flight hours through instruction and other opportunities, you’ll prepare for airline interviews. Many regional airlines conduct technical and HR interviews between 500-1,500 flight hours, offering conditional job offers to qualified pilots.
Step 7: Get Hired by an Airline
Once you’ve met the 1,500-hour Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) requirement, you’re eligible for commercial airline positions. Through our partnerships and career placement services, we help you connect with major airlines and land your dream job.
Why Now is the Best Time to Start?
The pilot shortage is expected to peak in just a few years, creating a unique opportunity for aspiring pilots. With the Airline Fast Track Program, you can enter the industry when airlines need pilots the most.
