Pilot Training Programs in Chicago IL

Avel Flight School, Chicago:
Located at Schaumburg Regional Airport, Chicago, Avel Flight School is an FAA-approved flight training organization that provides pilot training courses to students from all over the world. Courses include Private and Commercial Pilot License training, Airline Transport Pilot License training, Instrument Rating, and Flight Instructor Ratings among others. At Avel flight school, you will complete your flight training on time and on budget. Moreover, you will experience unparalleled training and benefit from our extensive support system. Join our flight school today and make your dreams a reality!

FAA-Approved Flight Training Courses:
Equipped with state of the art aircraft, flight simulators, class rooms and facilities, Avel Flight School maintains very high safety standards surpassing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements.

Private Pilot License
Course duration: 6-8 weeks
The Private Pilot License allows you to be Pilot In Command of an aircraft for any non commercial purpose. This is also the first step towards getting your Commercial Pilot License and later an airline job. Among the many privilages of the Private Pilot License, you are also allowed to operate charity flights subject to certain restrictions, and may participate in similar activities, such as Angel Flight, Civil Air Patrol and many others.

Commercial Pilot License
Course duration: 6-8 months
The Commercial Pilot License allows you to fly an aircraft for compensation or hire. This is also the minimum license requirement for employment as a pilot or become a flight instructor. Commercial pilots can also be paid for certain types of operations, such as banner towing, agricultural applications, and photography.

Airline Transport Pilot License
Course Duration: From Zero to ATPL: 24 Months / Pilot already satisfying ATPL experience requirements: 4 Weeks
The Airline Transport Pilot License is a prerequisite for acting as a pilot-in-command (Captain) in scheduled airline operations. This is the highest level of license that a pilot can achieve.

Instrument Rating
Course duration: 4-6 weeks
An Instrument Rating is required for a pilot to fly under Instrument flight rules (IFR). This rating is also a requirement for employment as a professional pilot and is a prerequisite for the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).

Flight Review / Refresher
Course duration: 1 day - 1 week
Recurrency Refresher Course is also called recurrent training, recurrency course or recency of experience course. This is essential training for pilots required periodically to keep current with flying and the much required skills necessary to maintain flight safety and regulatory requirements.

Instructor Ratings
Avel Flight School offers a wide range of Instructor Ratings to suite your flight training needs. .

Ratings Offered:
- Multi Engine Instructor Rating – MEI
- Certified Flight Instructor Rating- CFI
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating – CFII