Being the best means we have a “waitlist” but please don’t be discouraged. We constantly update our waitlist and regularly call and verify those who are on the list to ensure accuracy and candidate availability. Things move quickly enough though so take this time to meet one of our instructors and plan your path to success. Your time spent waiting is a great time to study for your training ahead. We look forward to our first flight!
Aviation careers are being sought by many and there has never been a better time to learn to fly and be hired almost *immediately. Yearly pilot shortages, according to AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association) are as follows:
PILOT SHORTFALLS THRU YEAR 2028:
34,800 shortfall in 2024
37,913 shortfall in 2025
40,025 shortfall in 2026
42,205 shortfall in 2027
44,428 shortfall in 2028
- We like dedication and commitment! However, sometimes it isn’t enough and students stop flying. Barbers Point Flight School cannot keep students who aren’t serious enough because too many candidates are patiently on our wait list and eager to begin their own training. We are a service business so students taking up a training slot and whom are not “in it to win it” will be asked to fly somewhere else. We apologize for this approach but we are living in crazy times where many provisions are necessary.
- Becoming a credentialed pilot is more about who you are deep down than anything else. Be ready for lots of study and many hours understanding new material like taking flight, aerodynamics, weather (the state of the atmosphere) and airborne navigation. Your ability to study, make good decisions and exercise good judgement will be key to your success and these are the traits that will be tested throughout your training and your career.
- FAA testing is thorough and examiners will leave absolutely no stone unturned. You have to know EVERYTHING! If you’re on the waitlist, begin to study while you are waiting and if possible, take your written exam (required for each rating) early and get that daunting task out of the way so all of your concentration can be on flying the aircraft to standards and maintaining your situational awareness.
- A flight schools success can be measured by successful pilots leaving its doors and on their way to rewarding careers. We like being successful and therefore we keep our standards very high. Your’s will need to be too!
*It is very possible to get hired by an airline once you achieve your fifteen-hundred (1500) flight hours due to the on-going pilot shortage. However, more than just a pilots credentials are considered for an interview. Good judgement, good decision making and assertiveness will all be considered for hiring too along with your character and professionalism.
Crew of BPFS Instructors paired at Skywest!
Previous Chief Instructors, Captain Vincent Perry and First Officer Jacob Sills on the ERJ-175. Rockin’ the Aloha!
(May, 2022)
How Our Flight Training Works
Our flight training programs are flexible and custom fit. This is how you can get started at Barbers Point Flight School today!
1. VISIT THE SCHOOL
At our initial meeting, we’ll get to know each other, complete regulatory paperwork, introduce you to the school, staff, flight training environment and finally, take flight! Book your meet and greet today!
2. TAKE A DISCOVERY FLIGHT
Take a complete tour of our Barbers Point Flight School and understand why you should learn to fly at John Rodgers Airfield. Enjoy your Discovery Flight with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor and begin logging necessary flight time today! Our first flight training together will help you discover your love for flying and whether a flying career is right for you. If so, prepare your life for launch!
3.”CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF”
After embracing your new found love for flight, we’ll discuss your path to success. Whether you choose to become a Private Pilot or a Commercial Pilot aiming for your ATP license, we’ll own your goals and help you launch a great career. To view a complete list of our flight training courses, click here.