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Flight schools in California

39 flight schools in 25 towns and cities, with the courses each school lists.

39
Schools
25
Cities
8
International students
5
ATPL

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Schools in California39

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Flight schools in California: common questions

Counts from the schools’ pages on The Flying Engineer, 16 October 2026. Confirm courses, approvals and prices with the school.

How many flight schools are there in California?
39 on The Flying Engineer on 16 October 2026, with the most in El Cajon, San Diego, Van Nuys, Costa Mesa, Hayward.
Which flight schools in California offer airline pilot training?
5 mention ATPL or airline transport pilot training on their page: Angel City Flyers, Executive Flyers, Inc., Sunrise Aviation, Continental Aviation, San Diego Flight Training International. 17 mention the commercial pilot licence (CPL).
Which flight schools in California take international students?
8 mention international or foreign students on their page: HELISTREAM, Angel City Flyers, California Airways, SRT Helicopters, Sunrise Aviation, American Aviation Academy and 2 more. Students from abroad usually need an M-1 visa and an I-20 form from an SEVP approved school; ask the school before you apply.
Where can I learn to fly helicopters in California?
5 schools mention helicopter pilot training: HELISTREAM, Corporate Helicopters of San Diego, SRT Helicopters, Diamond Aviation, Universal Air Academy.

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