Professional Pilot Program
Fast-track your aviation career: private → instrument → commercial → multi-engine → CFI/CFII/MEI all in one program.
Accelerated Professional Pilot Academy
Complete all your ratings in <10 months
Our professional pilot program delivers everything you need to move smoothly into a career as a flight instructor or on the path to the airlines.
Experience 400+ hours of dual instruction—all aboard modern Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) with Garmin G3X glass displays. Train in RV‑12iST fleet, enjoy priority scheduling, simulators, classroom, and real-world readiness.
- 400+ Hours Training Includes flight, simulator, and ground—covering private through multi-engine and instructor ratings.
- Modern Glass Avionics Train in Garmin G3X-equipped aircraft across our fleet for up-to-date experience.
- Integrated Ratings Path From PPL to CFI/CFII/MEI—enroll in one streamlined program designed for career progression.
Choose between two packages: Package 1 (PPL → MER) or Package 2 (all ratings including CFI/CFII/MEI). Both designed to prepare you for the 1,500‑hour flight career requirement.
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Limited class sizes—enroll now to begin your career-ready flight training.
Train Smarter with Advanced Flight Simulators
Our FAA-approved Redbird simulators, developed in partnership with Motlow College, allow you to log up to 2.5 hours toward your Private Pilot License and up to 10 hours toward your Instrument Rating.
Sharpen your skills, reduce training costs, and build confidence in a safe, modern environment, before you ever leave the ground.
Why Choose Us
Join the Hawkins Flight Family
Whether you're chasing a lifelong dream or planning a career in aviation, Hawkins Flight Academy is here to help you get there—with great instructors, modern aircraft, and a friendly, supportive environment.
From your first takeoff to earning your pilot certificate, you’ll be part of a community that believes in personal attention, safety, and helping every student succeed.
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Professional Pilot Program FAQs
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You’ll complete private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and CFI/CFII/MEI ratings with 400+ hours of dual instruction.
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Our accelerated path can be completed in under 10 months with priority scheduling and dedicated aircraft.
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Yes—from our RV‑12iST fleet to Garmin G3X glass avionics, you'll train in up-to-date, TAA-equipped aircraft.
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Package 1 covers up to multi-engine; Package 2 adds instructor ratings (CFI/CFII/MEI).
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Package 1 is $74,995; Package 2 with instructor ratings is $89,995.
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Book a Discovery Flight Today
Experience the thrill of flight firsthand with a Discovery Flight at Hawkins Flight Academy. Whether you're considering a career in aviation or just want to see what it’s like to be in the pilot’s seat, this is the perfect first step. You'll fly with a certified instructor and take the controls yourself—no prior experience needed.