Train with purpose Fly with confidence

A Cessna 172 in flight above a cloud deck at sunset.
A student and instructor flying together, lined up on final approach.
The instrument panel of a Cessna 172 in flight above a cloud layer.
An airline first officer in uniform beside a regional jet on the ramp.
Our Flight School

Learn to fly in San Diego

Weekend flyer or future airline pilot, there’s a seat for you here. Fly beside an experienced FAA-certificated instructor, without the corporate price tag. Explore San Diego from the cockpit while earning your wings. The hardest part is the first flight. Let’s get it behind you.

What we offer
Where you’ll fly

Ocean, mountains and desert within one flight

They don’t call it Sunny San Diego for nothing. Train year-round and see the best the West has to offer.

Blue water and a small beach below the wing.
Ocean
Green mountain ridges below the wing.
Mountains
A dry valley seen over the instrument panel.
Desert

See who’s flying right now

Your instructors

Meet our certified flight instructors

Guiding you every step of the way.

Dylan in front of a small aircraft

Dylan

instructor

Aviation runs in the family, and my first solo flight sealed the deal. Today, sharing that passion with others while safely teaching the necessary skills and experiences to overcome any challenge in the cockpit makes this the best job in the world.

An instructor standing beside a high-wing training aircraft on the ramp

Ryl

Instructor

From watching planes on screens to sitting at the controls, aviation has always been more than just flying. I’m privileged to guide the next generation of aviators to earn their wings and take flight.

An instructor in sunglasses and a headset, smiling from the open door of a high-wing training aircraft

Trey

Instructor

Head of skydiving operations in San Diego with a focus on flight safety, professionalism, and dependability. Aviation has always been my passion and I’m excited to share that with you!

An instructor at the controls in the left seat of a training aircraft

Paul

Instructor

Current president of the SDSU AZTEC aviation club and volunteer coach for hockey little league. Instructing connects my love for coaching and aviation all in one.

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The fleet

Pick your aircraft

Train in your own aircraft, or join the flying club our students rent from and choose from over 75 aircraft equipped with leading-edge avionics. Less time waiting, more time flying.

75+ 75+ aircraft to choose from aircraft
A high-wing trainer on a desert ramp, seen from under its own wing
The glass cockpit in flight over the coastline at dusk
High-wing trainer N6488G tied down on the ramp at dusk
The wing strut over desert mountains in the late sun
Two pilots silhouetted in the cockpit at dusk, the panel lit and the sunset through the windscreen
The wing above a sea of cloud at sunset
High-wing trainer parked in front of the hangar doors
The instrument panel above a sea of cloud at sunset
A high-wing trainer in flight over the mountains in the late sun
The panel in flight over downtown San Diego and the bay
Low-wing single with a blue cowling on the ramp
The wing strut over the coastline and the houses along the shore
The lit panel at night, taxiing past airliners at the terminal
The underside of the wing against an orange sunset over the ocean
High-wing trainer in blue and white, nose toward camera on the ramp

Our instructors are authorized club instructors and will guide you through joining the club.

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What you’ll earn

Licenses and ratings

Just starting out or looking to add a new rating, our FAA Part 61 program provides a structured curriculum with the scheduling flexibility to fit your life.

  • PPL Private pilot
  • IFR Instrument rating
  • CPL Commercial pilot
  • MEL Multi-engine pilot
  • CFI Flight instructor
  • CFII Instrument instructor
  • AGI Advanced ground instructor
Accelerated degree

Turn your certificates into college credit

Earn up to 45 credits in the cockpit, a full year of college checked off before you ever set foot on campus.

Each school sets its own policy. Check the current terms with their admissions office. We can point you to the programs our students have used.

A wide-body airliner on short final over the water at dusk.
Career pathways

Apply to instruct with us once you become a flight instructor

Career-track students finish qualified for airline pathway programs, with application support and working airline pilots in their corner.

Career outlook

Pilot salary and demand

Pilot salary

What each seat pays

$475k+ Major captain $80k Flight instructor $120k Regional first officer $180k Regional captain $250k Major first officer $475k+ Major captain $475k+ Major captain $80k Flightinstructor $120k Regionalfirst officer $180k Regional captain $250k Majorfirst officer $475k+ Majorcaptain
  • Flight instructor$80k
  • Regional first officer$120k
  • Regional captain$180k
  • Major first officer$250k
  • Major captain$475k+

Industry pay varies by airline, equipment and seniority.

Pilot demand

Airlines need more pilots

Airline pilot jobs are projected to grow 8% by 2035, and North American airlines will need 122,000 new pilots over the next 20 years.

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What you pay

Flight training cost

$0 Enrollment fee

Pay as you go

No minimum deposit, no hidden fees. You pay for each lesson you take, at a pace your life allows.

$160 Per hour, fuel included, average club rate

Newer panels, lower rates

Train behind the same avionics the pros use.

$75 Per hour, instruction

One flat instructor rate

Every instructor, every lesson, first hour or final test prep.

We customize every training plan to your schedule and goals. Book a tour and we’ll outline projected total cost and timeline.

Interested in giving us a try?Your first 3 hours with an instructor are FREE, a $225 saving, with zero commitment. Claim them at your free tour.

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From our students

The coastline and the city skyline seen over the panel in the climb
The right seat and the ocean out the window on a clear morning
A student at the controls in the cruise, headset on, holding up a tablet
A trainer on the ramp at sunset, N172KW on the fuselage
A trainer parked on the ramp at night under the floodlights
Sunset over the hills from the cockpit, aviators resting on the glareshield

First solos, test days, the view from the pilot’s seat. Send yours to ifly@oracleflight.com and we will add it.

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