Sheppard Air

Sheppard Air is an aviation training company based in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. It provides study courses for FAA knowledge tests, including airline transport pilot, flight engineer, aircraft dispatcher and military competency examinations. Its courses are developed and updated by pilots. Students can study without an internet connection and contact instructors when they need help understanding course material.

FAA Knowledge Test Preparation

Sheppard Air provides courses designed to help aviation students prepare for FAA knowledge tests.

Its course selection includes Airline Transport Pilot examinations for multiengine airplanes, single-engine airplanes and helicopters.

The company also provides an Aircraft Dispatcher examination course.

Other subjects include flight engineer training and military competency examinations.

Each course focuses on preparing students for the relevant FAA test.

Sheppard Air uses a study strategy intended to help students organise their preparation and avoid common studying mistakes.

Students complete their study material on a computer or iPad.

The company does not provide printed course content because FAA examination material and regulations can change.

Course Updates and Offline Studying

Sheppard Air updates its study courses throughout the year.

The company states that its material is maintained 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Students can study without being connected to the internet.

When an internet connection becomes available, the course software can receive automatic updates.

This helps students work with current training material while retaining the ability to study offline.

Each enrollment is assigned to one person and one study device.

Course access continues until the student takes the relevant FAA examination, with a maximum enrollment period of one year.

Instructor Support for Students

Sheppard Air provides access to instructors during the study process.

Students can contact an instructor when they have questions about an explanation or aviation regulation.

Instructor assistance is available in person or by telephone.

The company's stated support hours are 0800 to 2000 Central Time every day.

This allows students to ask questions while working through their course material.

Sheppard Air also provides information about its study methods and how to use the learning platform.

Students can take their FAA examinations at a testing centre of their choice.

Military and Professional Aviation Courses

Sheppard Air serves pilots preparing for professional and military-related qualifications.

Its Military Competency Commercial course supports preparation for the FAA MCN examination.

The MCN test was introduced in October 2018, replacing the earlier MCA and MCH examinations.

The company also provides a Military Competency Instructor course.

Its Flight Engineer Study Course prepares students for the related FAA knowledge examination.

Other courses cover airline transport pilot qualifications and aircraft dispatcher testing.

The listed course prices on its site range from $50 to $90.

For pilots and aviation fans interested in professional aviation training, Sheppard Air provides focused preparation for FAA knowledge tests. Its courses combine structured study material, regular updates and access to instructors.