Los Angeles Flight School
Commercial Airline Pilot Training at Van Nuys Airport
Commercial Airline Pilot Program — Zero to Airline at Van Nuys
Go from zero flight experience to a career-ready airline pilot through one structured, all-in program at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY). Our Airline Pilot Program takes you through every FAA certificate and rating — Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, and your flight instructor certificates — and builds the 1,500 hours you need for your ATP. It's the most complete, most supported path to the flight deck in Los Angeles.
Most schools train to bare FAA minimums. We go further — building in extra flight time, advanced simulator work, and real airline-style operations in one of the world's busiest airspaces. You graduate not just licensed, but genuinely prepared for the airline hiring process and the right seat of a jet.
Why train for the airlines at Los Angeles Flight School
Every rating, one program
PPL, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI/CFII/MEI, time-building, and ATP — all in one structured path.
Beyond FAA minimums
Extra flight hours, advanced simulator training, and real-world airline operations give you a hiring edge.
Airline placement pathway
A structured route to first-officer interviews, with mentorship through the airline application process.
Financing made simple
Low down payment, terms up to 15 years, fixed or variable rates, and no prepayment penalties.
FAA certificates & ratings you'll earn
Private Pilot License (PPL) · Instrument Rating (IR) · Commercial Single-Engine (CSEL) · Commercial Multi-Engine (CMEL) · Multi-Engine Rating (ME) · Time Building to 1,500 hours · Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) · Instrument Instructor (CFII) · Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) · Airline Transport Pilot (ATP).
- 250 total logged flight hours — well beyond standard programs
- 200 hours single-engine + 10 hours multi-engine flight time
- 50 hours FAA-approved Redbird full-motion simulator
- 120 hours flight-instructor time (aircraft & simulator)
- 80 hours ground school and pre/post-flight briefings
- All FAA certificates and ratings from PPL through ATP
- Private Pilot License included as part of the program
- Financing up to 15 years — fixed or variable, no prepayment penalty
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Ready to become an airline pilot?
Talk to an admissions advisor today — no pressure, just answers. Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) · Open 7 days, 9am–9pm.