801 Harry Goode Way
Melbourne, FL 32901

Powerful Safety Culture

Our professional pilots know not only the "what," but also the safety "why." Safety awareness begins before we even reach the parking lot, and continues through everything that we do.

Outstanding Airmanship

Our goal is not just good pilots, but amazingly good pilots. Our instructors are outstanding aviators day and night, VMC and IMC, in normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions, individually and as part of a crew.

Service Excellence

F.I.T. Aviation is proud to exhibit the service mentalities and behaviors expected of 5-star hotels, of the instructors who train pilots to fly Gulfstream airplanes, and of pilots who are engaged in the transportation of VIPs.

Commercial Pilot

Commercial Pilot Certification occurs in two phases.

Commercial Pilot Certification — Phase 1

This course provides advanced dual‐flight instruction, solo and advanced cross‐country navigation in preparation for the Commercial Pilot and Instrument Ratings. In conjunction with the flight training portion of this course, the student will receive advanced instruction for private pilot candidates in visual flight rules, flight planning and navigation in a complex airspace system. Also provides initial ground instruction in FAA commercial pilot written examination topics such as advanced aerodynamics and advanced avionics, including the global positioning system (GPS). Topics include airplane performance, VFR cross‐country planning, regulations applicable to commercial pilot operations, advanced aircraft systems and aircrew physiology.

Flight Training

62 hours: Single Engine Primary (including 36 hours solo)
4.5 hours: Ground Lessons

Ground School

17 hours

Commercial Pilot Certification — Phase 2

This course provides advanced flight instruction in primary and complex aircraft to prepare students for the Commercial Pilot Certification practical test. Maneuvers include advanced cross-country navigation, chandelles, lazy eights, steep spirals. In conjunction with the Flight Training portion of this course, the student will receive ground training for the Commercial Pilot Certification by providing continuing academic instruction to prepare flight students for the FAA commercial pilot written examination. Topics include technically advanced aircraft systems and multiengine ground instruction.