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About
Air Fleet Training Systems is a flight school established since 1991. It is a Certified Cessna Pilot Center and FAA Part 141 approved. Operating out of Essex County Airport, in Fairfield, New Jersey, Air Fleet is located in the perfect area to serve students in both New Jersey and New York City. Air Fleet operates the youngest aircraft fleet in the Northeast U.S. Their in-house maintenance team works hard to ensure that their 14 aircraft are safe and ready to fly for students. The flight school offers training to both U.S. citizens and noncitizens, and can provide fingerprinting to students who require it. Air Fleet offers Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, MEI, and ATP training on both round dial and glass cockpit aircraft. Air Fleet regularly holds events and seminars for their students and local aviators alike. This is a great way to learn new things as well as meet members of the local aviation community. For those looking to get a degree, Air Fleet is proud to partner with Purdue Global. This program allows students to count their flight training as college credit towards either a degree in aviation or aviation management. Air Fleet is a winner of the Top Hawk program.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Air Fleet Training Systems has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Air Fleet Training Systems is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Air Fleet Training Systems does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Air Fleet Training Systems's training fleet includes the Pipistrel Alpha : Trainer (Alpha Trainer), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Piper PA-44-180 (Seminole), and Cessna 182T (Skylane). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, Air Fleet Training Systems has the following flight training devices: Redbird FMX and Redbird TD. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Air Fleet Training Systems does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.