Rotor To Wings Transition

Program costs are unique to each individual and run from $3,000 to $30,000. Training costs vary based on experience and FAA certificates coming into the program. Each pilot receives a training plan based on their specific needs to help them obtain a Fixed Wing Private Pilot's License, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Multi-Engine License. Upon completion of your training with us, you might need to build fixed wing PIC hours at a flying club to meet the 250 hour requirement.

A current or former U.S. military pilot is eligible to apply for an airline transport pilot certificate provided the pilot presents the following:

• An official DD-214 indicating that person was honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Services.
• An official armed services record that shows the person graduated from an undergraduate pilot training school and received a rating qualifying them as a military pilot.

In addition to providing the above, the pilot must also have the flight hours below:

• 750 Total Time as a pilot
  • Not more than 100 hours of total time may be obtained in a full flight simulator or flight training device provided the flight training device represents an airplane and the flight time was accomplished in a Part 121, 135, 141, or 142 training course.
• 250 PIC in an airplane, or as SIC performing the duties of PIC while under the supervision of the PIC in an airplane
• 75 hours of total instrument time, in actual or simulated instrument conditions
  • Applicant may not receive credit for more than 25 hours in a flight simulator or flight training device unless the course is an approved Part 142 flight training center, in which case, the applicant can receive credit for up to 50 hours.
• 200 hours of Cross Country time
  • 100 hours must be as PIC.
• 100 hours of night time
  • 25 hours must be as PIC.
  • A person who has performed at least 20 night takeoffs and landings to a full stop may substitute each additional night takeoff and landing to a full stop for 1 hour of night flight time; however, not more than 25 hours of night may be credited using this method.
• 50 hours of multi-engine
  • Up to 25 hours may be in full flight simulator representing a multi-engine airplane if the training was an approved training course under Part 121, 135, 141 or 142.

Program costs are unique to each individual and run from $3,000 to $30,000. Training costs vary based on experience and FAA certificates coming into the program.

Each pilot receives a training plan based on their specific needs to help them obtain a Fixed Wing Private Pilot's License, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Multi-Engine License. Upon completion of your training with us, you might need to build fixed wing PIC hours at a flying club to meet the 250 hour requirement.

Program lengths vary greatly depending on the flying experience of the candidate. The full course timeline is an estimated 10 weeks.

Fayetteville, NC (KFAY), Wilmington, NC (KILM), or Shallotte, NC (60J). Housing is not provided.

Cessna 172
Cessna 150
Cirrus SR20
Piper PA28
Piper PA28R
Piper PA30
Flight Simulator

Yes, in order for AAAS to train you with the reduced hours, the FAA requires you to complete the FAA Military Competency Written exam if you do not already hold a FAA Certificate. The link below is the most common test prep used by military graduates and a step by step on how to get the certificates.<

• Test Prep: http://www.sheppardair.com/milcomp.htm
• How to get your FAA Certificates: http://www.sheppardair.com/milcomppaperwork.htm