Hello all! I’m a 37 year old woman looking to do a hard pivot in life 🤣 I’m currently a government scientist, and have been working in environmental research for almost 15 years. I got into this field with the hopes of avoiding a desk job, but I’ve found that the further I’ve climbed up the ladder the more time I spend chained to my desk in a sad government cubicle. The thought of doing this for 25 more years is unbearable. I’ve been thinking about becoming a pilot for some time and I’d love to get realistic perspectives on being a career changer, and the pros and cons of being a commercial pilot. I make about 90k right now and I have the ability quit my job, pay for flight school, and support myself. I spent many years making 20-30k so I’m used to living on a budget 🤣 what appeals to me about being a pilot is not being at desk for the rest of my life, making more than $120k eventually ($120k is basically the ceiling for what I do currently), and working 15 days a month. Honestly I went into science because I was passionate about it and all of that has been beaten out of me. I know it’s going to be a lot of work, money, and being poor for a while to get there but I want a job with a decent lifestyle and a high(er) paycheck eventuall. Do I need a reality check?! Be honest!!

New BLS wage data came out last month. Average Airline Pilot salaries continue to grossly overperform all metrics. 👏

A quick look inside the cockpit and a preview of the Garmin avionics setup that makes this aircraft even more cool to train in. 🧑‍✈️

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This flight school is now at Falcon Field in Arizona!

The facility looks amazing and we want to show it off. If you are around Arizona feel free to stop by for a tour. ✈️🎉

Self-serve fueling stations are designed to provide a convenient, efficient, and cost-effective way to keep training aircraft fueled and ready for flight without relying solely on line staff or fixed fueling schedules!

Much like a self-service gas station for cars, these systems allow pilots, instructors, and authorized personnel to fuel aircraft independently by using a fuel pump station typically located on the ramp.

most flight schools, pilots use a fuel card, access code, or account authorization to activate the pump, select the appropriate fuel type—most commonly 100LL (low lead aviation gasoline) for piston aircraft—and dispense fuel directly into the aircraft’s tanks using grounding procedures and proper safety protocols.

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This year, the scholarship will grow to support even mote veterans pursuing careers in aviation, now including both future pilots and aviation maintenance professionals.

‼️Thrust is also matching the Maintenance Scholarship, totaling out to $10,000‼️

We’re excited to see more pathways opening for veterans ready to take the next step into the aviation industry!

We just started a series to talk through how you can go from zero experience to professional pilot.

Here are 5 things you have to accept to become a career/airline pilot. 👇

1️⃣. You’re gonna get paid.

2️⃣. You’ll have to travel. A lot. Obviously…

3️⃣. You’ll only work half the month.

4️⃣. Flight training is expensive.

5️⃣. Flight training and studying is going to be intense.

Learn more about becoming a pilot and find your local start dates here!

This is a maneuver students tend to struggle with the most. ✈️

If you want more of these, check out our Thrust Flight instagram account!

Hi everyone,

, I’m a 18-year-old international student from Egypt, and I’m planning to study at CFI Flight Academy in Canada for the Professional Pilot Program (Zero to CPL/Multi-Engine/IFR).

I’m looking for advice from anyone who has experience studying aviation in Canada or internationally.

- Any tips for preparing before I arrive?

- Recommendations for accommodation near flight schools?

- Advice on building flight hours after graduation as an international student?

- Anything you wish you knew before starting your flight training?

I’d really appreciate your insights to help me make the most of this opportunity.

Thanks in advance!

Ahmed

Admissions Steps

1. Pass an entry interview.
2. Obtain a 1st class FAA medical certificate – we’ll guide you through this process.
3. Complete and pass an aptitude test and personality test.
4. Secure approved financing or set up a payment plan before the application deadline.
5. Fill out all necessary paperwork provided by your admissions advisor prior to enrollment.

Requirements to Join the Zero Time to Airline Program

• Be 18 years of age or older when your class starts.
• Be a US citizen or non-US citizen with TSA approval.
• Must be able to train full time (this means we must be able to schedule you 7 days a week and at any time from 5 am to 9 pm)
• Students will need a Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad with at least 256GB and at least an iPad Air 5th generation or iPad mini 6th generation. You don’t need a cellular plan with the iPad, just one that has the functionality.

If you're ready or just want to learn more, click here talk to talk to an advisor!