Parrish Aviation(469) 293-2907
FAA Part 141 · Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD)

Career Pilot Program — Dallas

Zero to Commercial Pilot + CFI. 12–18 months. 100% financing available.

Here's exactly what it costs, how long it takes, and what you'll earn.

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12–18 mo

Full-time completion

100%

Financing available

Part 141

FAA certified school

$250K+

Major airline captain salary

Program Timeline

Exact certificates, flight hours, and expected duration for each phase.

Phase 1

Private Pilot (PPL)

~65 hrs flight time
3–4 months
1
Phase 2

Instrument Rating (IFR)

~65 hrs flight time
2–3 months
2
Phase 3

Commercial Pilot (CPL)

~70 hrs flight time
2–3 months
3
Phase 3B

Multi-Engine Rating

~25 hrs flight time
3–4 weeks
4
Phase 4

CFI School

~15 hrs flight time
1–2 months
5

*Estimated hours per phase. Actual hours vary by student.

What You'll Earn

Pilot salaries have never been higher. Here's the real progression.

CFI (time building)

$40,000–$60,000/yr

While earning your 1,500 hrs

Regional Airline FO

$80,000–$130,000/yr

Year 1–3 at regional

Long-term goal

Major Airline Captain

$250,000–$400,000+/yr

Long-term career ceiling

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Boeing Pilot Outlook 2024. Individual results vary.

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