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Flight schools in the United States

673 flight schools in 447 towns and cities, with the courses each school lists.

673
Schools
50
States
82
International students
82
ATPL

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Schools in the United States673

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More flight schools in the United States

643 more, by state. Open a school’s page for its courses, fleet and contact details, or filter them by course.

Flight schools in the United States: 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 the United States?
673 on The Flying Engineer on 16 October 2026, with the most in Mesa, Phoenix, Atlanta, Anchorage, Charlotte. 31 states have ten or more: California (39), Florida (39), Texas (36), Arizona (25), Illinois (25), Georgia (24).
Which flight schools in the United States offer airline pilot training?
82 mention ATPL or airline transport pilot training on their page: East Coast Aero Club - Bedford, Helicopter Institute, HELISTREAM, Orient Flight School, Rexair, Semper Fly Helicopters and 76 more. 263 mention the commercial pilot licence (CPL).
Which flight schools in the United States take international students?
82 mention international or foreign students on their page: Acadian Aviation, Avel Flight School, Endeavour Flight Training, Inc., HELISTREAM, Indian Hills Community College, Jerry Trimble Helicopters / Trimble Aviation and 76 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 the United States?
68 schools mention helicopter pilot training: Cardinal Wings Aviation, Flex Air Flight School, FLT Academy, Havens Aviation, Helicopter Institute, HELISTREAM and 62 more.

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