Flight Instructor FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE INFORMATION
EXCELLENCE IN AVIATION TRAINING SINCE 1975
FAA PART 141 APPROVED FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER Century Air, Inc. ∙ 19 Wright Way ∙ Essex County Airport ∙ Fairfield, N.J. 07004 www.centuryair.com ∙ info@centuryair.com ∙ (973) 575-4800
Century Air is a unique flight training center offering the most professional avia on training programs available in general avia on today. We are an experienced FAA Part 141 Approved school providing our students with the utmost in comprehensive courses, guidelines and accountability. At Century Air we offer a wide range of flight instruc on; from private pilot training through airline transport pilot, instructor training and advanced career training. We provide educa onal programs that are structured, well-organized and proven effec ve. “When I began learning to fly over fi y years ago, I discovered there was a deficiency in general avia on training, which unfortunately s ll exists today. I have always believed flight training should be an educa onal endeavor although very few flight schools approach it as such. For this reason, I founded Century Air in 1975 and over the years have built the school into the educa onal and professional facility I have always envisioned flight training should be.” “Guided by many years in all aspects of avia on and thousands of hours of flight experience, my philosophy has always been ‘Quality from the ground up.’ Quality Training and Quality Service - that’s what it’s all about.” Richard A. Greene
President and CEO, Century Air Designated FAA Pilot Examiner American Airlines Captain, Re red FAA Safety Team Representa ve (promo ng safety through educa on)
ATP Airplane SEL/MEL, A-310, B-727, CE-500, Convair 240, 340, 440, DC-3, Lear Jet, Mar n 202/404, Commercial Airplane Single and Mul -engine Sea, Rotorcra , Helicopter and Gyroplane, Glider, Lighter-than-Air Free Balloon
As a student of Century Air you will have the highest level of training and support necessary to develop into a safe, confident and proficient pilot. Whether you desire to fly for personal pleasure or as a career, you will not find a more comprehensive and professional training program, a be er staff of flight instructors, a higher standard of aircra maintenance, or a higher success rate of qualified pilot graduates.
To maximize the overall learning process, at Century Air we u lize computerized interac ve training, individualized instruc on and modern simulator training. All of this occurs in a professional and producve environment, making the most of the student’s me in the air and on the ground. Once you have made the decision to learn to fly, the next step is to make an appointment to visit our training center. The orienta on process provides every prospec ve student with an individual consulta on to introduce you to our school and programs. Each student will be educated on the core competencies and educaonal investment of becoming a pilot before enrolling in any program or making any financial or scheduling commitments. We look forward to offering you the finest programs available in general avia on training!
There is an inherent life-long and career-long value in selec ng the right flight training school. Century Air, Excellence In Avia on Training. Essex County Airport, New Jersey, USA.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR COURSES - CFI, CFII AND MEI FAA PART 141 APPROVED COURSE OBJECTIVE: To obtain the knowledge, skill, and aeronau cal experience necessary to meet the requirements for the Flight Instructor (CFI) Cer ficate and Addi onal Instructor Ra ngs, Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) and Flight Instructor - Mul -Engine (MEI) if applicable. These Courses are designed to train to the highest standard of instruc onal ability, aircra opera on and safety considera ons. ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATE/RATING: To be eligible for a Flight Instructor Cer ficate or Ra ng you must hold at least the following (for each course): Flight Instructor (CFI) - FAA Commercial Pilot Cer ficate with an Instrument Ra ng Instrument Instructor (CFII) - FAA Commercial Pilot Cer ficate with Instrument Ra ng Mul -Engine Instructor (MEI) - FAA Commercial Pilot Cer ficate with Instrument and Mul -Engine Ra ngs ELIGIBILITY FOR ENROLLMENT: Century Air offers an open enrollment policy allowing students to begin flight training as soon as the ini al enrollment requirements are met. ·
Student must hold at least a Class III Medical Cer ficate
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Student must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
TO ENROLL IN THE COURSE: · · · ·
A end a consulta on at the flight training center (if you are not a previous student of Century Air) A end an enrollment appointment and complete an enrollment applica on Deposit the first tui on payment Purchase the course books and materials
DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING AND COURSE MATERIALS: ·
Century Air u lizes Jeppesen academic materials for the majority of the training to be used in each of the Flight Instructor Courses. The courses consist of a variety of study assignments, flight lessons, ground lessons (and student instruc onal sessions), stage checks and stage exams. The course syllabus fully describes the objec ves, standards and measurable stages of accomplishment for each stage of training.
TESTS AND CHECKS: ·
In accordance with the Federal Avia on Regula ons (FAR) under Part 141, these course(s) include Stage Checks, Stage Exams and End of Course Checks which will be conducted by the Century Air Chief Instructor at the conclusion of the course. The course syllabus incorporates evalua on checks which are designed to determine the student’s rate of progress and ability to complete the course(s) in the allo ed hours and me frame. All courses are train to proficiency.
SCHEDULING: ·
Once the enrollment process is complete, you will be assigned an individual instructor for the course and a personal schedule will be developed to suit your scheduling needs.
GRADUATION/COURSE COMPLETION: ·
Student must sa sfactorily complete the training outlined in the Course Syllabus and receive the appropriate endorsement from his/her flight instructor to graduate from this course. A cer ficate of course comple on/gradua on will be issued by Century Air.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR COURSES - FAA Part 141 Approved (or Part 61) There are three Flight Instructor Courses - CFI, CFII and MEI. At Century Air the training for any of Flight Instructor Course may be conducted under either Part 141 or Part 61 of the FAA Regula ons. The costs as listed in this brochure are the minimums to meet the Part 141 eligibility for each course. A student may choose to conduct the training under Part 61 for any or all of the courses which will give the instructor and student flexibility to reduce the number of instruc on hours necessary to complete the training while maintaining the structure and guidelines of the course(s). All Flight Instructor Courses are train-to-proficiency. The course hours listed here meet the minimum FAA requirement for each course and should be sufficient for comple on, however; addi onal training may be required and, if necessary, will be billed at current rates. Course tui on payments may be paid in deposits of $ 1,500 for each course of study. The courses as listed here do not include the FAA Prac cal test fees.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI) INITIAL An applicant for the Flight Instructor (CFI) under the requirements of FAR Part 141 will complete 25 flight instruc on hours - aircra , and 40 instruc on hours - ground. These are the minimum requirements for eligibility for a Flight Instructor (CFI) cer ficate under FAA Part 141. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI) INITIAL - FAA Part 141 Approved 25 Hrs Aircra Instruc on @ $282/Hr 30 Hour Ground Instruc on @ $86/Hr 10 Hrs Pre-Post Flight Instruc on @ $86/Hr Course Books and Supplies Wri en Tes ng Fees (FIA and FOI)
$ 7,050 $ 2,580 $ 860 $ 280 $ 175
TOTAL COURSE COST:
$ 10,900
Flight training for this course will be conducted in the Cessna 172P, 172SP, G1000 or Cirrus SR-20 aircra . The costs as listed above include the Cessna 172P model aircra . Training in the Cessna 172SP, G1000 or Cirrus aircra will increase the cost for this course. In addi on to flight and ground training, an applicant for a Flight Instructor Cer ficate will spend an average of 35 hours of independent study with the use of on-line training courses and book review to pass the FAA wri en exams, stage exams and to obtain the knowledge necessary for comple on of the CFI program.
Flight Instructor Course Books and Supplies Jeppesen Flight Instructor Manual Jeppesen FAR/AIM Flight Instructor Course Syllabus Century Air Safety Procedures Aircra Manual Aircra Checklist Flight Instructor Prac cal Test Standards (PTS) FAA Wri en Exam Study Guide Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide Avia on Instructor Handbook
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - INSTRUMENT (CFII) An applicant for the Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII) under the requirements of FAR Part 141 will complete 15 flight instruc on hours - aircra and simulator, and 13 instruc on hours - ground. Flight training for this course will be conducted in the Cessna 172SP G1000 aircra and Frasca Mentor G1000 simulator. Training for this course may also be conducted in the Cessna 172SP (basic instruments) or the Cirrus aircra SR-20. Use of the Cirrus aircra for training will increase the course costs. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR INSTRUMENT (CFII) 8.5 Hrs Aircra Instruc on @ $320/Hr 6.5 Hrs Simulator Instruc on @ $228/Hr 13 Hrs Ground Instruc on @ $86/Hr Course Books and Supplies Wri en Tes ng Fees
$ 2,720 $ 1,482 $ 1,118 $ 265 $ 175
TOTAL COURSE COST:
$ 5,800
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - MULTI ENGINE (MEI) An applicant for the Flight Instructor - Mul Engine (MEI) under the requirements of FAR Part 141 will complete 25 flight instruc on hours - aircra and simulator, and 10 instruc on hours - ground. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - MULTI ENGINE (MEI)
13 Hrs Aircra Instruc on @ $490/Hr 12 Hrs Simulator Instruc on @ $242/Hr 10 Hrs Ground Instruc on @ $95/Hr Course Books and Supplies
$ 6,370 $ 2,904 $ 950 $ 175
TOTAL COURSE COST:
$ 10,400
Aircra training for this course will be conducted in Piper Twin Comanche (PA-30). The Twin Comanche aircra has a modern updated panel including Auto-Pilot, HSI and Garmin 430 with WAAS. The simulator training will be conducted in the state-of-the-art Frasca X4X mul -engine simulator. With the use of this virtual reality simulator, students will experience real-world scenarios and mul -engine procedures prior to transi oning into the aircra . There is no FAA wri en exam required for this course.
Books and Supplies for CFII and MEI
In addi on to the Flight Instructor books and materials listed on the opposite page, you will need addi onal course manuals and study materials for the CFII and MEI. Many of these books were purchased in previous flight training courses and will be used for review in this course. All books must be current for training. INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTOR (CFII) - Jeppesen Instrument Manual, Instrument Flying Handbook, Instrument Wri en Exam Study Guide, Aircra Manual (Cessna 172SP or Cirrus), Instrument Instructor Oral Guide and ACS MULTI ENGINE INSTRUCTOR (MEI) Jeppesen Mul -Engine Manual, Aircra Manual (PA-30 POH), and Checklist, Mul -Engine Instructor Oral Guide, Mul Engine Airmen Cer fica on Standards (ACS)
CHOOSING YOUR FLIGHT TRAINING PATH UNDERSTANDING PART 141 versus PART 61 All flight training in the United States is conducted under either Part 141 or Part 61 which refers to the cer ficaon of pilots by the Federal Avia on Regula ons (FARs). There are also two types of flight training schools - a Part 61 school which trains only under Part 61 (and does not operate under FAA approval), and - a Part 141 school which has obtained specific approval to operate and conduct flight training under Part 141 of the FAR’s, in addi on to the basic Part 61 regula ons. The most common (and least important) dis nc on between the two regula ons is the minimum flight me required for each course for which the school is approved.* The Private Pilot cer ficate requires 40 hours under Part 61 and 35 hours under Part 141. Considering that the na onal average for earning a Private Pilot cer ficate is 60 to 75 hours, this difference is minimal. However, as the student advances to the commercial level, the minimum requirement is substan al - 250 hours under Part 61 and 190 hours under Part 141. So, the ques on is - why would it ma er if you’re only training for a Private Pilot Cer ficate? Whether you are flying for a hobby or training for a career in avia on, selec ng a Part 141 School for your flight training is almost always your best choice. Approved schools are required to follow strict guidelines, offer organized and structured courses, and have accountability to the FAA. With an approved school, the choice of training under Part 61 is s ll available to the student allowing them more flexibility in the course, with the added benefit of the school’s structure and accountability.
Criteria
Part 141 Approved School
Part 61 School
Minimum Flight Time Requirement Private Pilot Cer ficate
35
40
Instrument Ra ng
35
40
Commercial Pilot Cer ficate
190
250
Program Structure and Accountability Audited by the FAA
X
FAA Approved Course Outlines
X
Qualified Chief Flight Instructor subject to FAA review
X
FAA Approved Stage Check Pilot Instructors
X
Qualified Aircra Dispatchers
X
Detailed Ground Training and FAA Approved Tes ng Procedures
X
Appropriate Training Facili es
X
Detailed Record Keeping
X
FAA Approved Equipment
X
Accountable Maintenance Records
X
The Part 141 status becomes even more valuable when the school has a long standing record of successfully training under the FAA structure and guidelines. However, just because a school is Part 141 approved, it does not guarantee excellence. Choosing the most qualified and experienced school with an approved structure and accountability are the most important factors in a successful training experience. At Century Air, we take tremendous pride in maintaining our FAA Part 141 Approved status since 1986, having trained thousands of pilots under both Part 141 and Part 61 regula ons. Remember - your FAA issued pilot’s cer ficate looks the same whether you were trained under Part 141 or 61. It’s the quality of training that really ma ers! * Once a school is FAA approved, they also need to seek approval for each course. For the list of approved courses, see the school’s Air Agency Cer ficate.
TESTIMONIALS At Century Air, we recognize the value of impac ng lives and careers by providing Excellence in Avia on Training. We believe the truest tes monial to a business’s worth and depth is the absolute sa sfac on and success of its clients, customers and students. We are grateful to the Century Air graduates who share their experiences achieving life-long personal and career goals a er training with us, and the professional rela onships forged by doing business with the highest integrity. We are proud to share a few of their comments: "First Class is a term that’s used very loosely these days, especially in our industry. In the case of Century Air, it’s an understatement." Dale A. Sherman, Representa ve, Jeppesen Sanderson, Englewood, CO "I would like to express my gra tude for the high caliber of training that I received at Century Air. I would gladly recommend Century Air to any and all persons that are looking to pursue quality flight training. Thank you for mee ng and exceeding my expecta ons.” Robert Bergen, Airline Transport Pilot, Oakland NJ “There is no doubt in my mind that you have created one of the finest flight schools on the east coast. " Neal Demaio, American Interna onal Group, Teterboro, NJ “BeingÊaÊcustomer,ÊandÊlaterÊanÊemployeeÊ(flightÊinstructor)ÊofÊCenturyÊAirÊhasÊprovedÊtoÊbeÊanÊ excellentÊchoice.ÊCenturyÊprovidedÊfirstÊclassÊtrainingÊandÊgaveÊmeÊaÊstrongÊfoundationÊtoÊbecomeÊaÊprofessionalÊairlineÊpilot."ÊÊÊÊGreg E. Bradford, Captain, Jet Blue “Century Air is truly first class. Excellent professional training, great instructors and staff, and the best flight instruc on facili es I have seen anywhere.” Cur s Mewborne, Private Pilot, Cirrus Aircra Owner "I’ve just completed the mul -engine program and found the training to be well structured, comprehensive and well paced. I loved the aircra – it was always in perfect condi on and the instruc on was first rate! Great experience! Century Air is an oasis of excellence in an otherwise moribund flight training environment. Andrew McCann, Commercial Pilot, New York, NY “Century Air is a professionally run company that delivers on airline quality flight instruc on. Richard, who owns Century Air has very high standards and it shows.” David Camacho, Airline Transport Pilot, Ozone, NY “As a Professional Pilot, I’m o en asked where I received my avia on training. With great pride, I tell them Century Air. In an age of flight schools whose goals are to produce pilots as quickly as possible for a “package” price, Century Air con nues to focus on the individual and produce highly skilled pilots.” David Klein, Captain, Net Jets “I sincerely hope in the future I get the opportunity to recommend someone to Century Air, as I feel it is a school second to none.” Dean J. Cassiere, Private Pilot, Carlstadt, NJ “I've trained at a number of flight schools throughout my avia on career. Century Air is by far and large the best I have ever seen. Century Air is your only choice when learning to fly. There simply is No Other Op on.” Vince J. Longo, First Officer, Jet Blue
CENTURY AIR - Approvals and Affilia ons FAA (Federal Avia on Administra on) FAA 141 Approved Pilot School for the following courses: Private Pilot Instrument Ra ng Commercial Pilot - Single Engine Commercial Pilot - Mul Engine Mul Engine Addi onal Ra ng Flight Instructor - CFI Flight Instructor Instrument - CFII Flight Instructor Mul Engine - MEI REPUBLIC AIRLINES - Partnership in Training Career Airline Pilots
DOE (Department of Educa on) - Veteran’s Training SEVP (Student Educa on Visitor Program) - M1 Student Visas for Voca onal Student Training TSA (Transporta on Security Administra on) - Approval to train Non-US Ci zens UVU (Utah Valley University) - Online Avia on Science Degree Program
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