Axiom Aviation offers three career pilot programs. They differ in where you start, how fast you train and how the schedule works. All three lead to the commercial and flight instructor certificates airlines look for.
| Zero to Hero | ProTrack | Career Pilot Program | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | No flying experience yet | Private pilots who want to finish fast | Private pilots who want a semester structure |
| You start with | Nothing: first lesson to commercial | Private Pilot License, 50 hours, first-class medical | Private pilot certificate, logbook and medical |
| Ratings earned | Private, Instrument, Commercial and flight instructor ratings | Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI and CFII | Instrument, Commercial, Commercial Multi-Engine, CFI and CFII |
| Timeline | About 8–10 months | About 6 months | About 8 months over two semesters |
| Schedule | Full-time, 5 days a week, 4–5 hours a day | Monday–Friday, accelerated | Fall semester (Sep–Dec) and winter semester (Jan–Apr) |
| Included | 245 flight hours, 50 sim hours, materials, FAA tests and checkrides | Unlimited ground and simulator, checkride and scheduling priority | Instructor-led cohort, priority access to training resources |
| Career perks | Guaranteed instructor job and early SkyWest Pathway acceptance | Instructor preparation built in | Structured airline-focused progression |
| Learn more | Zero to Hero | ProTrack | Career Pilot Program |
Which program should I choose?
- Never flown? Choose Zero to Hero. It takes you from your first lesson through commercial and instructor ratings.
- Already a private pilot and want speed? Choose ProTrack.
- Already a private pilot and want a cohort and semester calendar? Choose the Career Pilot Program.
- Working or in school? The Self-Paced option lets you train 2–7 days a week and pick only the ratings you need.
Every program can be paired with flight training financing and the SkyWest Pilot Pathway.
Not sure which path fits? Schedule a free tour at our Ogden, St. George or Idaho Falls campus, or start with a $300 discovery flight.