Air Fleet Training Systems
If you’re looking for pilot training in New Jersey, Air Fleet Training Systems is an approved CAU Reach Flight Center partner.
California Aeronautical University has partnered with Air Fleet Training Systems as part of the University’s Reach Flight Center initiative, bringing CAU’s Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree to aspiring pilots in the Northeast.
As an approved Reach Flight Center, Air Fleet Training Systems provides the in-person flight training while CAU delivers the academic courses online, offering students the convenience of training locally with the added benefit of earning a university degree.
Students training at Air Fleet Training Systems are enrolled as CAU students and receive all the benefits of attending California Aeronautical University—including university support services, access to federal financial aid, airline partnerships, and valuable time-saving advantages.
Reach Flight Center Highlights
Local Convenience
Students complete academic courses online with CAU while training in-person at Air Fleet Training Systems.
R-ATP Program
Eligible CAU graduates may qualify for a restricted ATP (R-ATP) certificate with just 1,000 flight hours - a 500 flight-hour reduction.
Direct Flow to Airlines
CAU partners with United Airlines and several regional airlines to provide students with a direct pathway to the airline's flight deck.
Aviation-Focused
CAU specializes exclusively in aviation education, fostering a strong aviation culture and actively engaging in the aviation community.
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Northeast’s Premier Flight Training School
Air Fleet Training Systems has been training pilots since 1991. With a mission built on trust and teamwork, the school is dedicated to providing high-quality flight training for the next generation of aviators.
Air Fleet offers students the advantage of an in-house maintenance department to maintain aircraft and expedite repairs, along with Redbird FMX and TD simulators for supplemental, cost-effective training.
- FAA Part 141 Approved
- FAA Part 61 Approved
- Cessna Pilot Center
- Member of Flight School Association of North America (FSANA)
- AOPA Distinguished Flight School
In the Heart of the Metropolitan
Air Fleet Training Systems is located at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Fairfield, New Jersey, making it an ideal choice for students seeking a pilot school or flight training within the state of New Jersey.
Students benefit from training in a less congested airspace while remaining close to major metropolitan resources in the region. Convenient access from communities across New Jersey makes it easy for students to commute to and from the airport.
With its prime location, students enjoy the convenience of local training, the advantages of earning a university degree, and the professional opportunities that come from training near one of the nation’s busiest aviation corridors.
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