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Zero Time to Airline®

In as little as 2 years you could be working as an airline pilot after completing our professional pilot program.

At Thrust Flight you’ll move quickly through your career pilot training while getting the depth of knowledge and expertise you need to excel as a professional pilot.

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Your Airline Career Starts Here

Never before has there been a better opportunity to begin your airline pilot training program.

But to someone who is new to the world of aviation, it can all be a bit overwhelming.

Our Zero Time to Airline program takes care of everything. Its entire purpose is to turn you into a capable, confident pilot every airline wants to hire.

Examining Authority

With Examining Authority, cut up to 18 weeks off your training by skipping long DPE checkride waits. This rare advantage is only available at a few flight schools in the country.

Accelerated Commercial

Complete your training faster with our unique, FAA approved accelerated commercial certificate that shaves hours off of your training allowing you to finish faster.

Finance Your Training

We offer financing through Sallie Mae, Stratus, and more, allowing you to begin your Zero Time to Airline program without delay. Flexible options ensure you can focus on your training.

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Watch this video to dive deep into the Zero Time to Airline program with this comprehensive video from our senior admissions advisor. In this video we’ll cover every detail about our airline pilot program.

Airline Partnerships

Fleet of Brand New Aircraft

We’re committed to providing the best possible learning experience for our students, starting with our state-of-the-art aircraft.

Our fleet features advanced training aircraft equipped with G1000 avionics, air conditioning, and autopilot – a rare investment among flight schools.

We believe in training with the latest technology so our students are fully prepared for future careers as professional pilots.

Our fleet includes new Piper Archer TX aircraft, Cessna 172 aircraft, and new Piper Seminole aircraft.

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Our Culture & Student Life

What truly sets Thrust Flight apart is our culture.

From day one you’ll be welcomed into our tight-knit community, where fellow students and experienced instructors work together to help each other grow and succeed.

At Thrust Flight you’ll forge lifelong friendships and professional connections while pursuing your passion for aviation.

Speak with an Admissions Advisor

Ready to begin your commercial pilot program? Click the button below to get in touch with one of our friendly admissions advisors who will walk you through every step you need to take to launch your new career.

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Zero Time to Airline Start Dates

We start new Zero Time to Airline classes each month. Our group-based approach gives you an immediate support group to train and study with as you go through your pilot training program.

2025 Start Dates for All Locations

ZTA Class Start Date	Enrollment Deadline
April 10, 2025	April 4, 2025
May 19, 2025	May 13, 2025
June 16, 2025	June 10, 2025
July 21, 2025	July 15, 2025
August 18, 2025	August 12, 2025
September 15, 2025	September 9, 2025
October 13, 2025	October 7, 2025
November 17, 2025	November 11, 2025
December 15, 2025	December 9, 2025

Financing with Sallie Mae

Don’t let your dream of becoming a professional pilot be hindered by financial concerns. We’ve partnered with multiple financing partners, including Sallie Mae, to offer flexible financing options.

With our financing partners, you can cover the cost of the entire career pilot program, housing, and a living stipend if necessary.

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What are the Requirements to Join?

In order to train the best pilots our partnered airlines will hire, we have high standards of entry for the Zero Time to Airline pilot training program.

Must be able to train full time (this means we must be able to schedule you 7 days a week and at any time from 5 am to 9 pm)
Pass an entry interview.
Hold a 1st class FAA medical certificate).
Be 18 years of age or older when your class starts.
Be a US citizen or non-US citizen with TSA approval.
Complete and pass an aptitude test and personality test.
Have approved financing in place prior to the start of the program.
Students will need a WiFi + Cellular iPad with at least 256GB and at least an iPad Air 5th generation or iPad mini 6th generation. You don’t need a cellular plan with the iPad, just one that has the functionality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the steps to get started?

1. Contact our admissions team using the Contact Form or give us a call at 972-735-9099.

2. After talking with a member of our admissions team to ensure the program is a good fit, the next step is to secure financing through one of our partnered lenders or on your own. We have multiple payment options. For more information check out our financing page.

3. Next, you’ll take an online aptitude test and personality test. This test requires a $200 admission fee. It typically requires about one hour to complete.

4. Next, we’ll collect all of the required documents including your ID/passport, current pilot certificate if you have one, renters insurance, and your 1st class medical. We require a 1st class because that’s what the airlines require.

5. Once you’ve completed all of these steps a member of our admissions team will review all of your information for accuracy and coordinate your start date.

How often do your partnered airlines send recruiters?

Several times a year we’ll host recruiters from our partner airlines. You’ll be able to speak with recruiters from each airline and interview with them. We’ll help you prepare for interviews with the airlines during the course of your training.

Do you guarantee a job as a flight instructor after completing the CFI rating?

While we’re regularly looking for new CFI’s to join our ranks, we cannot guarantee a job to every Zero Time to Airline student who goes through our program. We do however, guarantee an interview for every student after they become a CFI.
When we do have open CFI positions we look to hire the top performers from our ZTA program.

When do I have to start paying off my loan?

Terms vary by lender. And each lender has their own payment options.

Specific terms are outlined for each student when they receive their loan agreements from one of our financing partners.

What is Examining Authority?

FAA Examining Authority is a special authorization granted to certain flight schools by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It allows these schools to administer their own check-rides for certain licenses and certificates, rather than requiring students to schedule these exams with an independent FAA-designated examiner (DPE). This results in a more streamlined and efficient certification process.

What is an Accelerated Commercial Certificate program?

This is an FAA approved program for select 141 flight schools that allows a commercial certificate student to complete their training in fewer hours than required in a traditional commercial certificate program.

Is the ZTA program full-time or part-time?

The Zero Time to Airline program is a Part 141 full-time program. We do NOT allow students to work or attend school while enrolled in ZTA.

What certificates and ratings do I get during training?

You’ll earn the following certificates & ratings: Private Pilot Licenses (PPL), Instrument Rating Airplane (IRA), Commercial Pilot Airplane (Single-Engine – CAX), Commercial Pilot (Multi-Engine – MECPL), CFI-A (Certified Flight Instructor), CFI-I (Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument).

You can omit the CFI and CFII from your program if you wish to not become a flight instructor.

Do you have your own maintenance facility?

Yes, all of our aircraft maintenance is performed by our own team of airplane mechanics. This minimizes our aircraft downtown giving you more time in the air.

What is included in the Zero To Airline program?

The Zero Time to Airline program is an all inclusive program. We include: Test Prep Material for the written exams: Sporty’s and Sheppard Air, 25hrs of multi-engine time, all first attempt written exam and checkride fees, and all books, materials, uniforms, and book bag. A David Clark headset is also included if you’re starting from Private.

What is not included in the Zero Time to Airline program?

The program does not include personal living expenses, FAA medical and TSA authorization fees, an iPad with the foreflight subscription, and aircraft renter’s insurance.

What times will I be expected to be scheduled?

Our dispatch desk is generally open from 7:00am until 6:00pm daily. These hours are adjusted as needed to accommodate various course schedules, special events, weather, etc. Classroom training is generally conducted between the hours of 7:30am and 6:00pm. Flight hours will generally fall between the hours of 5:00am and 11:00pm, although some may extend beyond these hours as requested or necessary, particularly during the night cross country phase of some courses. We aim to give you your schedule about a week in advance.

How can I request time-off during training?

The total time off permitted during the program is limited to a maximum of 10 days. All exempt time off except company holidays still require prior approval with requests submitted as early as possible.

What kind of iPad will I need for training?

Students will need a WiFi + Cellular iPad with at least 256GB. We recommend an iPad air at least 5th generation or an iPad mini at least a 6th generation. You do not need a cellular plan with the iPad, just one that has the functionality.

Should I get my written exams done early?

We definitely encourage our students to get the Private Pilot, Instrument and Commercial written tests done before starting the course, but it’s not mandatory. When fully enrolled we do give you test prep material for free! We DO reimburse you for your written test once you are training with us at that rating. We do NOT reimburse any test prep material that you purchase on your own.

Can I enter the program if I have a visa or are an international student?

Unfortunately at this time Thrust Flight is not equipped to accept international students. Due to this fact, we are referring all international students to our most capable friends over at Skymates Flight Academy in Grand Prairie, Texas.

How old do you need to be to enter in the program?

You must be 18 years old to enter the program.

What is the refundable overage allowance?

All Zero Time to Airline programs require an additional $10,000 refundable overage allowance in addition to the program tuition. This amount is refunded at the conclusion of the program minus any accrued overages. It is used to cover any unexpected additional costs that may arise during training such as: extra flight hours, additional checkride or written exams, and other miscellaneous expenses.

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