American Flyers

USA · FAA Part 141 / Part 61

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American Flyers is one of the oldest flight training organizations in the United States, founded in 1939, with training campuses across several states. It offers FAA pilot certification from private pilot through the airline pathway, plus flight instructor refresher and ground-school programs.

American Flyers is certified under FAA Part 141 and was one of the first flight schools to receive Part 141 approval. It operates multiple training facilities, including Addison and Conroe in Texas, Pompano Beach in Florida, Morristown in New Jersey and Scottsdale in Arizona. The school offers a structured Airline Academy program intended to move students toward an airline first-officer role, and it pioneered online flight-training courses including the Flight Instructor Refresher Course. It provides training for private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI and ATP certificates.

School facts

Country	USA
Region	Florida (HQ Pompano Beach); campuses in TX, NY/NJ, GA
Base airport	Multiple (HQ Pompano Beach, FL)
Regulator	FAA Part 141 / Part 61
Courses	PPL CPL IR Multi-engine CFI ATP
Fleet	Mixed Cessna and Piper fleet across locations
Founded	1939
Website	americanflyers.com

Key facts

Country: USA; multiple campuses including Texas, Florida, New Jersey and Arizona
Founded in 1939; one of the oldest U.S. flight schools
Certified under FAA Part 141 and among the first schools to receive that approval
Offers private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI and ATP training
Runs a structured Airline Academy pathway program
Pioneered online flight-training and Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Frequently asked questions

When was American Flyers founded?

It began training pilots in 1939, making it one of the oldest flight schools in the United States.

Where are American Flyers campuses?

Locations include Addison and Conroe, Texas; Pompano Beach, Florida; Morristown, New Jersey; and Scottsdale, Arizona.

Is American Flyers FAA Part 141 certified?

Yes, it is certified under FAA Part 141 and was among the first schools to receive that approval.

Sources

Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.