Our Team
MANAGEMENT
Our management team has helped students from more than 80 countries become certified pilots and continue their careers as pilots with airlines all over the globe. Our responsibility is to make sure you have access to all the tools you need to excel as a pilot. Since 1984, we’ve helped U.S. citizens and International students achieve their dreams.
PELICAN FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
- Dr. Ivans Kuznecovs - Chief Executive Officer / Academic Director
- Vladimirs Karols - First Deputy COO.
THE board of management
- Dr. Ivans Kuznecovs, sole and on behalf of RIA FD INTL LLC, Managing Member.
- Michael Karol, Vice-President of Riga Aeronautical Institute
- Thomas J. Palmieri Esq., Attorney at law
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Our staff is built around each member’s real-world experience in the aviation industry. Because of that, we always train our instructors looking to increase their qualifications.
Combined, our managing staff boasts more than 200 years of aviation experience. Including extensive trans-oceanic flights for major United States, Asia, and other international carriers. With this depth of experience; we’re able to maintain an industry-leading student-to-flight instructor ratio as well as a flawless safety record.
Capt E. RAY POSS, PFT Chief Flight Instructor
He joined the Navy to become a Pilot after his high school prom in 1960. More than 59 years in aviation, 21200+ hrs as a pilot, 4000+ hrs as CFI, both Airplanes and Helicopters. He trained US Army pilots for Vietnam, served offshore Oil Platforms operations, flew for TV shows and legendary M*A*S*H, was Chief Pilot for the North Slope Search and Rescue, went on to train over 2000 Emergency Medical & Law Enforcement Pilots with Night Vision.
Capt TOM OLSEN, Chief Ground School Instructor
A 53-year career as an Aviation Professional, with over 21,800 accident and violation free hours as a pilot. More than 11 years of operations management experience in positions such as Chief Pilot and higher. Also with 24 years of air carrier operations training experience, including 18 years as a flight and Simulator instructor and check airman in the L-188, DC-8, B-747 and MD-80.
ALEX MARSHALL, ASSISTANT HELICOPTERS
FAA Flight training programs
FROM ZERO TO AIRLINE PILOT Commercial Pilot License in 10-15 months / Price $68,310 – Pay after visa approval
- FAA 141 approved & ACCSC accredited
- 35+ years of experience
Get Commercial Pilot License based on 2 types of training visas M1/F1:
- M1 Visa programs – Flexible course combinations
- F1 Visa program – Train, work, and build hours in the USA
Foreign Pilot Conversion build 1500 hours of flight experience
Convert your ICAO / EASA license to FAA and take CFIs courses.
- Get paid to fly and earn back up $54,000 as a certified flight instructor, , and continue building the required hours for airline pilot training at our FAA approved pilot training school.
- Join US regional airline for 1 year and be sponsored for the Type Rating
Become a CFI and build your flight expirience
Build 1500 hours airline hiring minimums.
- Get paid to fly and earn back up $54,000
- Join US regional airline for 1 year and be sponsored for the Type Rating
- FAA 141 approved & ACCSC accredited
Visa option: F1 – train, work, and gain experience in the USA
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FROM PPL HOLDERS Commercial Pilot License in 10-15 months / Price $58,207 – pay after visa approval
Get Commercial Pilot License based on F1 Visa
- FAA 141 approved & ACCSC accredited
- F1 Visa – Train, work, and build 1,500 hours in the USA
- M1 Visa – Flexible training, return home after completion
- Multi-Engine Add-on and Instructor Ratings available
All Programs airlane and helicopter programs
- FAA part 141 & ACCSC accredited
- Since 1985 – 35+ years of excellence
- From zero experience to airline career
- airplane & helicopter courses for all Levels
- International student visa options (M1/F1)
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Explore Our Flight School – Watch the Video
Welcome to Pelican Flight Training, Florida's premier flight school offering one of the best training programs for pilots from around the world. We offer a structured program that will take you all the way from private pilot rank to ATP and airline readiness.
In this video, you'll learn what makes our flight school so special — the passion, the professionalism, and the world-class fleet of aircraft used for training. From your first flight to becoming a professional pilot, we will be with you every step of the way.
Take a look right now and see why training at Pelican isn't just about learning — it's about transformation.
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2000+Airplane Private Pilot Certifications
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1500+Airplane Commercial Pilot Certifications
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1500+Airplane Multi-Engine Pilot Certifications
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1000+Airplane Flight Instructor Certifications
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