How to get started
We consistently receive inquiries about the requirements and initial steps for embarking on a career in aviation or obtaining pilot licenses, whether for commercial airline piloting or private flying aspirations.
Getting Starting Is a Simple Process
Follow our 8 step process to get started towards your dreams.
Pick The Right Program
At Kilo Charlie Aviation we have several programs to choose from. We have career pilot programs that are designed to accelerate a career into an airline, or we also have individual recreational programs if your dream has always been to be a pilot.
Learn more about our programsComplete Enrollment Application
Just complete our application so an Enrollment Advisor can reach out and get you setup with a tour or discovery flight.
Apply NowSpeak With an Enrollment Advisor
Our Enrollment Advisors are trained to help guide you through the process of getting started either with a career or if you just want to do it for fun. They can answer any questions you may have about our programs and aviation in general.
Contact usSchedule a Tour and Discovery Flight
One of the most exciting steps for Kilo Charlie Aviation is having people come and meet with one of our Enrollment Advisors. It's our opportunity to show off our amazing facility but also, we are passionate about seeing people get started into aviation.
Schedule NowObtain The Required Funding
Obviously, aviation is not cheap, however we do have several options for funding your dreams. Students choose between our student financing, pay-as-you-go, or securing your own financing.Â
FinancingComplete a First-Class FAA Medical Exam
The FAA requires a 3rd class medical to start. Our career program requires a 1st class medical as a professional pilot. Our Enrollment Advisors can set up your medical and answer any questions you may have about the process.Â
Get StartedStart The Online Ground School Training
At Kilo Charlie Aviation we have partnered with Sporty's Ground School, and we like to see our students complete the modules or have the written tests completed before we start flying. While you wait for your start date, this is a great thing to knock out of the way.
Our ProgramsAttend First Day Orientation - START YOUR CAREER
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY. We have Orientation on the first Friday of every month and this is a great way to get acclimated to training but also meet fellow students going through our programs.
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Trent Kinney
Senior Student Advisor
Our goal at Kilo Charlie Aviation is not only to be the best flight school in the Midwest, but the preferred flight school of pilots all over the U.S., and all over the world. Visit us today. We’ll show you why we are the fastest-growing flight school in the area As Kilo Charlie Aviation's Student Advisor, Trent and his team of training advisors are your guide to beginning your journey into the world of aviation. Regardless of your background, they will assist you in charting a course to achieving your aviation dreams.