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Advanced International Aviation Academy
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  • 500,000+ Safe Flight Hours
  • 2000+ Pilots trained

Become the Pilot Airlines Are Looking For

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Welcome to AIAA

Advanced International Aviation Academy is one of California’s premier FAA Part 141 certified flight training academies, built specifically to take students from zero experience to a fully qualified Commercial Pilot with Multi-Engine Rating.

  • 2000+

    Students Trained

  • 40+

    Aircraft Fleet

  • 500,000+

    Flight Hours

  • 97%

    FAA Pass RateIn first Attempt

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India is set to need 35,000 pilots by 2030. Train on modern Tecnam and Cessna aircraft with Garmin glass cockpits at a DGCA-approved FTO, and be ready when the airlines come calling.

Why Choose Us?

Your reasons to trust us give you an eventful career

  • FAA Part 141 & Part 61 Certified

  • FAA Part 145 Certified In-house Maintenance & Repairs

  • DGCA Approved

  • In-House FAA Maintenance

Your training Journey

From Zero to Commercial Pilot

  1. Step 01

    Career Consultation & Enrollment

    Month 1

    Explore your career options and set achievable goals in the first month of your journey.

  2. Step 02

    Private Pilot’s License

    2 Months

    Explore your career options and set achievable goals in the first month of your journey.

  3. Step 03

    Instrument Rating

    3 Months

    Explore your career options and set achievable goals in the first month of your journey.

  4. Step 04

    Commercial Pilot License

    8-11 Months

    Includes Multi-Engine Training

  5. Step 05

    FAA License

    12th Month

    Explore your career options and set achievable goals in the first month of your journey.

  6. Step 06

    Upset Recovery Training

    12th Month

    Explore your career options and set achievable goals in the first month of your journey.

Know Your Investment Before You Begin

We believe in complete transparency. Customize your training journey to get an accurate estimate of your investment

Training program
Stay typeType of housing
Stay type

$ 1,000/mo

AccommodationDuration of accommodation

$ 12,000

Include VISA?Student visa & SEVIS fees
Include VISA?

$ 2,500

Include Medicals?FAA medical examination
Include Medicals?

$ 250

All amounts are estimates in USD. Actual costs may vary.

Your Estimated Investment

$78,450

USD

Flight Hours
$58,000
Housing & Meals
$12,000
Visa & SEVIS
$2,500
Medicals
$250
Licensing & Exams
$4,200
Insurance
$1,500
Total Estimated Cost$78,450

Flexible payment plans available

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Our Training Fleet

Train on a state-of-the-art aircraft fleet designed to prepare you for real-world aviation

Cessna 172 Skyhawk on the apron at sunset

Strong alumni network of 1000+ and counting

Airlines where our students work

  • AirAsia
  • Emirates
  • Qatar Airways
  • Air China
  • Gulf Air
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From Student to Airline Pilot

Find out what it’s like at the AIAA straight from one of our graduates as they share their journey.

Our Student Portfolio

Where our trainees are from

World map highlighting the countries our students come from
Deepak SharmaIndia
Thanks to the Envoy Cadet Program offered through the Academy, I had a clear path to the regionals and eventually to a legacy airline. I joined United Airlines in April 2025, and it has been an absolute dream.
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Ready to Fly?

Are you prepared to take the leap? Embrace the adventure that awaits you and soar to new heights. Your journey begins now. Let's make it unforgettable!

World Class Instructors, Facilities and Training Environment

Collaborations that ensure our students get the very best of the best

  • AIAA operates 40+ aircraft across multiple types including single-engine trainers, complex aircraft, and twin-engine multi-engine trainers. With a 1:5 aircraft-to-student ratio, you will never wait weeks for an aircraft slot. Our students fly 5–6 days per week as standard. This pace is simply impossible at most Indian schools.

  • Our in-house FAA Repair Station gives us complete oversight of aircraft maintenance, allowing us to inspect, service, and repair our training fleet to exacting standards. This ensures every aircraft is maintained in peak condition, ready to deliver a safe, reliable, and consistent training experience.

  • Our full simulators let you practise instrument procedures, engine-out emergencies, and complex approaches in total safety - before facing them in a real aircraft. Simulator hours are approved by the FAA to count towards your licence. This is an advantage that small flight schools cannot offer.

  • Designed with the needs of aspiring pilots in mind, our student accommodation offers a comfortable, secure, and well-equipped environment to live, relax, and recharge. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to help students feel at home while they focus on their training and personal growth.

Student Life at AIAA

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  • Students chatting over coffee in the academy common room
  • A Cessna 172 training aircraft at sunset
  • A cohort of student pilots walking along the runway
  • A student pilot at the controls during a training flight
  • Students studying together in the academy study area
  • A Cessna 172 training aircraft at sunset

The AIAA Scholarship

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The AIAA Scholarship rewards student performance by covering the cost of advanced training, either the CFI-I Add-On, or the Multi-Engine Add-On.

Awarded to the highest performing students based on Ground School exam results, Checkride performance and Instructor feedback, the Scholarship recognizes effort, discipline, and excellence and is designed to reduce the financial burden of advanced training and fast-track the highest performers toward Certified Flight Instructor roles.

  • Merit Scholarship

    Up to 10 Lakhs Scholarship

    Rewarded to eligible students based on academic merit, with scholarships of ₹10 Lakhs, ₹5 Lakhs, and ₹2 Lakhs.


    • Outstanding academic record
    • 90%+ in Class 12 (Science)

    Final selection at AIAA management's discretion.

    Apply Now
  • Aviation Scholarship for Indian Women

    Up to 20% Fee Waiver

    Roma & Nova Scholarships

    Dedicated to High achievers among Indian women and increasing female representation in commercial aviation. AIAA is committed to building a diverse, equitable cockpit for the future.

    Apply Now
  • Loans / Finance Assistance

    Flexible Financing Option

    If you need a bank loan to start your training, our student guidance team will help you find the right financing partner for your journey to the cockpit.

    Just ask us and we will help you open up the skies.

    Apply Now
  • Visa and Travel Assistance

    End to End Travel Guidance

    Moving abroad for training? Our India-based counsellors help simplify your visa and travel arrangements, so you can start your international training journey with confidence.

    Contact Us
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Download our prospectus

Take a closer look at the full programme. Our prospectus gives you further details about what to expect of your pilot training on the ground and in the air.

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The AIAA prospectus brochure

Frequently Asked Questions

You’re welcome to visit our state-of-the-art facility to ask questions and have a tour. We operate tours on Monday and Wednesday of each week at 11:00am. Please email us to make an appointment: tours@aiaa.com

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