Pelican Flight Training

Pelican Flight Training is a flight school located in Pembroke Pines, Florida, operating since 1985. It provides FAA Part 141 approved flight training for airplane and helicopter pilots. The school specializes in training international students with F-1 and M-1 visa authorizations and is SEVP certified for this purpose. Pelican also offers TSA processing support and student accommodation assistance.

The school operates from North Perry Airport (KHWO) and has a year-round flying schedule thanks to South Florida's favorable weather. It maintains a fleet of over 20 aircraft, which includes Cessna 152 and Cessna 172 single-engine trainers, Piper Arrow complex aircraft, Piper Seminole multi-engine trainers, and Schweizer 300C helicopters. The school also uses an ALSIM ALX FNPT II flight simulator certified by both FAA and EASA for instrument and commercial pilot training.

Pelican Flight Training offers a wide range of programs from zero experience to commercial pilot licenses, including private pilot certificates, instrument ratings, commercial ratings, multi-engine ratings, and certified flight instructor (CFI) courses for both airplanes and helicopters. Additionally, it has a comprehensive helicopter training program that leads from private pilot through flight instructor ratings. The school runs foreign pilot conversion programs allowing ICAO or EASA license holders to convert their credentials to FAA licenses and build flight hours.

The school has over 40 years of experience and has graduated more than 5,000 pilots from over 50 countries. Graduates work for various major airlines and helicopter operators worldwide, including airlines in the US, Middle East, Latin America, Asia, and Europe, as well as helicopter companies and cargo carriers.

Pelican is accredited by ACCSC and approved by the FAA for Part 141 airplane and helicopter training. It is one of only four US flight schools with FAA Part 141 helicopter certification. The school supports international students extensively with visa assistance, accommodation services, health insurance options, and a training cost calculator available on their website.

The training facilities include ground school classrooms, briefing rooms, a simulator center, and an FAA-approved testing center on-site. Pelican emphasizes realistic training with maintenance of its fleet to FAA standards, ensuring high aircraft availability. Training is offered full time with monthly start dates and flexible program options including M1 and F1 visa programs.

Pelican Flight Training serves students who want to start at zero experience and those who already have pilot licenses. It supports a variety of languages and offers country-specific information pages to help international applicants.

Services

• Private Pilot Certification
• Instrument Rating
• Commercial Pilot License
• Multi-Engine Rating
• Certified Flight Instructor Courses
• Helicopter Pilot Training
• Foreign Pilot Conversion
• Pilot Visa Assistance
• Flight Simulator Training
• Student Accommodation Support