About Wings Airline Academy
Wings Airline Academy is a FAA flight academy with Homeland Security approval to issue an I-20 in support of M1 visas.
Our courses are structured to cater for all levels of knowledge and experience. We are constantly evolving and will continue to prepare all current and future students for their chosen journey, whether that be recreational or commercial flying.
The Wings Airline Academy team has vast and extensive knowledge and experience in aviation and we take great pride in guiding and nuturing todays pilots for a safer tomorrow.
Over 30 years experience
Standardised Instructors
Multiple programs available
Pliots trained from all over the world
Creator of ‘The Captain Program’
Our Ethos
Success is not about what you accomplish, it is what you inspire others to achieve. Every team is only as strong as its weakest member and at Wings Airline Academy we strive to ensure that every member of the team regardless of position is a strong foundation to support student learning.
If we fail to prepare, we must prepare to fail. Therefore our focus is one of the student journey through deliverence of excellent programs ensuring we can help create the aviation pioneers of tomorrow.
Structured Programs Teachers dedicated to your success
Regular class start dates
Quality instruction reflected in our pass rates
94.2% first time pass rate
Courses 2025
The Captain Pilot Program
Gain experience in all of the areas desired by airlines/operators worldwide from Day 1.
Graduate with over 750% more experience in all of the important areas leading to that crucial First Officers job vs any conventional program.
US Professional Licence
As a fully accredited FAA academy we can offer flight training across Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot and Commercial Pilot.
On completion of your training with Wings you will receive a graduation certificate just like college.
Multi Commercial Pilot
Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot training with Wings Airline Academy is completed in our state of the art Tecnam P2006T (Glass Cockpit) aircraft giving you experience in all the areas looked at by airlines around the world.
Private Pilots Licence
The Private Pilot course gives you the amazing gift of flight. On completion the sky really is the limit!
Our Private Pilot course is 40hrs of flight training in sunny Florida.
Instrument Pilot Program
The Instrument Rating (IR) is a crucial tool in any pilot’s toolbox. It allows the pilot to fly in weather that would normally prohibit unqualified pilots do so.
CFI/CFII/MEI
The flight instructor ratings are some of the most rewarding training courses you can undertake.
Often completed by Airline Pilot prospects to build time and experience on their journey to becoming eligible of that all important A.T.P
Wings Airline Academy (WAA) is a fully accredited FAA flight training academy offering professional, career and recreational pilot training.
Located in Sebastian Florida (X26) our facilities cover 23,000 ft sq of training platforms including aircraft and flight simulation. We are the airport fixed base operator (FBO) providing fuel, maintenance, hangarage and flight training. Our professional program start date enrolments begin the first Monday of every month.
It is a requirement to gain employment with any professional operator and is often completed prior to a CPL. Follow
The Captain Pilot Program
Description
This phase allows us to introduce you to the team,give you a tour of our facilities and introduce our safety procedures
Ground school and flight training (MEP) to gain your Private Pilots Licence
Ground school and flight training (MEP) to gain your Instrument Rating
Ground school and flight training to gain your Commercial Pilot Licence
120 hours ground school and 15 hours dual flight time
This package add on ensures you do not pay any additional aircraft hire or instruction costs should you need further training beyond quoted FAA minimums
Entry Requirements
• Age 17 or over
• Proficient in the English language
Educational Requirements
• No educational requirements for this course
Medical Requirements
• FAA Class 3
Sponsorship* offer! Take this course and receive a free sponsorship for a MEI program
• No previous flying experience required
Other costs to consider** Experience
• FAA written test fees
• Airport Badge ($75)
• Enrolment fee ($150)
• FAA flight examiner fees
• Headset and course materials ($795)
• Accommodation (If required)
206
8-10 months
$78,500
**Finance available (page 26) US citizens and permanent residents only
• All course fees must be paid before course end. Total
Stage Payments:
• Installments
• 10 x $7,800
The Captain program
This phase allows us to introduce you to the team,give you a tour of our facilities and introduce our safety procedures
Ground school and flight training to gain your Private Pilots Licence
Ground school and flight training to gain your Instrument Rating
Ground school and flight training to gain your Commercial Pilot Licence
120 hours ground school and 15 hours dual flight time
This package add on ensures you do not pay any additional aircraft hire or instruction costs should you need further training beyond quoted FAA minimums
The Captain program
This phase allows us to introduce you to the team,give you a tour of our facilities and introduce our safety procedures
35 hours dual flight training in a single engine piston aircraft. 50 hours ground instruction
5 hours of solo flying and 2 hours of aircraft hire for test
This package add on ensures you do not pay any additional aircraft hire or instruction costs should you need further training beyond quoted FAA minimums
• FAA written test fees • Airport Badge ($75) • Enrolment fee ($150)
• Written exam fees
• FAA flight examiner fees
• Headset and course materials ($795)
• Accommodation (If required) 42 $12,185 *Finance available (page 26) US citizens or permanent residents only
Instrument Pilot
The Captain program
Phase
(FAA 141)
add-ons Guarantee Package (add on $3,850)
Description
Description
40 hours dual flight training in a single engine piston aircraft. 50 hours ground instruction.
2 hours of aircraft hire for test.
This package add on ensures you do not pay any additional aircraft hire or instruction costs should you need further training beyond quoted FAA minimums
The
Entry Requirements
• Age 17 or over
• Proficient in the English language
Educational Requirements
• No educational requirements for this course
Medical Requirements
• FAA Class 3
Other costs to consider Experience
• Minimum of a Private Pilot Licence required
• Airport Badge ($75)
• Enrolment fee ($150)
• Written exam fees
• FAA flight examiner fees
• Headset and course materials ($795)
• Accommodation (If required)
42
$14,770
*Finance available (page 26) US citizens or permanent residents only
• Course fee must be paid before course start Total
• Installment
• 4 x $3692.50
Multi Commercial Pilot (FAA)
The Captain program
Phase
Multi Commercial Pilot Licence (FAA 141)
Optional add-ons
Guarantee Package (add on $3,850)
Description
Description
26 Hours dual flight training in a multi engine piston aircraft. 30 hours ground instruction. 2 hours of aircraft hire for test
This package add on ensures you do not pay any additional aircraft hire or instruction costs should you need further training beyond quoted FAA minimums
Entry Requirements
• Age 18 or over
• Proficient in the English language
Educational Requirements
• No educational requirements for this course
Medical Requirements
• FAA Class 3
• 190 hours upon completion of course
• Minimum of Private Pilot Licence
Other costs to consider Experience
• FAA written test fees
• Airport Badge ($75)
• Enrolment fee ($150)
• FAA flight examiner fees
• Headset and course materials ($795)
• Accommodation (If required)
28 Hours
$16,515
*Finance available (page 26) US citizens or permanent residents only
• 4 x 4128.75 • Course fee must be paid before course start Total
• Installment
The Captain program
Phase
Multi Commercial Pilot Licence (FAA 141)
Description
Description
30 Hours combined dual flight training in a single and multiengine piston aircraft. 120 hours ground instruction.
2 hours of aircraft hire for each test
Location
The important stuff
Entry Requirements
• Age 18 or over
• Proficient in the English language
Educational Requirements
• No educational requirements for this course
Medical Requirements
• FAA Class 3
Other costs to consider Experience
• Must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate in the category and class for the rating sort
• FAA written test fees
• Airport Badge ($75)
• Enrolment fee ($150)
• FAA flight examiner fees
• Headset and course materials ($795)
• Accommodation (If required)
Total Hours
36 [Flight] /120 [Ground]
8 weeks
Cost Duration Payment Plan
$21,450
*Finance available (page 26) US citizens and permanent residents only
Stage Payments:
• Installments
• 6 x $3575.00
• All course fees must be paid before course end
Student Finance
Trying to secure funding is without doubt one of the biggest challenges for any student pilot.
As an overview training costs can be anywhere between £65,000 - £112,000 with no airline willing to cover the total cost for training. Therefore students have to secure funding for themselves however modular courses and staged payments provided by Wings Airline Academy will help you achieve your goal to become a pilot. In addition we also work with Stratus Financial who offer Flight School Loans to students:
Wings Airline Academy has proudly partnered with Stratus Financial.
Unlock your aspirations with Startus Financial, the ultimate gateway to realising your dreams.
The seamless collaboration with Wings Airline Academy ensures swift access to the tailored financing you require for your flight pursuits.
To start your application today go to:
https://apply.stratus.finance/wingsairlineacademy
Welcome
I am Jason Lamberton, the new CEO of Wings Airline Academy.
I have been extremely fortunate to have spent the last 36 years in the most exciting and rewarding industry of aviation. All of my young life I had a dream to become a pilot and having achieved this both as an Airline Pilot and in the Private Sector, I have now focused my passion onto the education of others.
At Wings Airline Academy our focus is firmly on you. Together we will embark on a journey that will last a lifetime. We will also further grow together to ensure you become the best version of yourself, whilst enjoying the education you receive during your time with us.
Looking back I am sure you will smile and remember your amazing journey and how we helped develop you into a professional aviator who will inspire generations to come because ultimately we are part of a very special group of people - Pilots!
“The aviation students of today are the Industry pioneers of tomorrow”
Jason
your first step to a successful pilot
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