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      FAA Flight training programs

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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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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      What Our Students Say

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      Louis
      Louis
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      I attended Pelican Flight Training at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, Florida, starting in November 2021, and I also worked at the school afterward as a Flight Instructor. Throughout my training and teaching, the school played a crucial role in helping me achieve my goals. The instructors and the training standards they uphold their students to are very professional. I met fantastic people and learned a lot from the experience as well as my peers.
      Camilo
      Camilo
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      I attended PFT as an international student F-1, and everything was pretty quick and easy. The staff from this school is beyond outstanding. I’m very thankful to Oleksandra and Anna, they’re very clear and extremely helpful at anytime. Instructors are very cool and good, facilities are fine, they provide you with advices and choices to do everything right. Overall very nice environment.
      Robert
      Robert
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      Pelican Flight Training is the best school around. I’ve tried other schools but Pelican is the most Professional my personal opinion. The atmosphere is so positive, the instructors are all so nice and friendly and I just passed my instrument Rating at Pelican and my instructor Adrian was TERRIFIC! And I am so looking forward to going back to start my commercial with them.
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