TRAINING
FIXED WING
OUR GOAL
Our #1 goal is to provide the training and guidance you need to emerge as one of the safest, most competent pilots in the industry. Hands down.
We're committed to training you to the best of our ability and to provide support every step of the way.
GETTING STARTED
FINANCING
Loans & Scholarships
Find the payment plan that's right for you.
For Silverhawk's Professional Pilot Program, we recommend the Sallie Mae® Airline Career Loan, designed specifically for professional flight training. Simply apply online through Sallie Mae to receive your eligibility status, often within 24 hours.
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Sallie Mae also offers the Sallie Mae® Parent Loan, where the parent is the borrower and is legally responsible for repayment. If the parent qualifies, no co-signer is required. This option is ideal when a parent plans to make the loan payments. If the student will be responsible for repayment, we recommend the Sallie Mae® Airline Career Loan.
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Students may also qualify for scholarships through the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), including up to $25,000 through AOPA's Flight Training Funds program, along with additional member benefits.
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If you're completing your training or adding a rating and only need a smaller loan, financing is also available through Pilot Finance.
CAREER PATHS
SKYWEST AIRPLANE PILOT
SkyWest Airlines pilots have more opportunity, exposure and access than any other regional pilots. With 20 domiciles, a fleet of more than 425 aircraft and growing, and flying agreements with four mainline partners – United, Delta, American and Alaska – SkyWest offers the best quality of life for pilots. Learn more here: Skywest Airlines Partnership.
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COMMERCIAL AIRLINES
Ranging from regional to the major airlines, pilots who want to fly the line around the continental US, and later around the world need the minimum 1500 total time hours to start this endeavor.
CHARTER SERVICES
Typically smaller aircraft that offers more a personal interaction with the passengers each pilot will fly. Minimum time requirements depend on the charter company and aircraft to be flown.
FIREFIGHTING
Most firefighter pilots work under seasonal contracts; however some federal agency positions are full-time.