Flight Training & Education

Build flight training businesses providing pilot training, flight instruction, and aviation education for aspiring pilots and aviation professionals.

Business Ideas in Flight Training & Education

Part 61 Flight School

Operate flight school providing private pilot and advanced training

Startup Cost: $200,000-$1,000,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 24-48 months
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Independent Flight Instructor

Work as independent CFI providing personalized flight instruction

Startup Cost: $3,000-$12,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 6-12 months
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Flight Simulator Training Center

Provide flight simulator training and practice

Startup Cost: $80,000-$400,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 18-36 months
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Drone Pilot Training School

Train commercial drone pilots for Part 107 certification

Startup Cost: $15,000-$60,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 8-15 months
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Aircraft Type-Specific Training

Provide specialized training for specific aircraft types

Startup Cost: $100,000-$500,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 18-30 months
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Aviation Ground School & Test Prep

Teach aviation ground school and test preparation courses

Startup Cost: $8,000-$30,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 8-15 months
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