Transition to Single-Pilot Jets with Airline Pilot Mentors
Jet flying rewards structure, pacing, and staying ahead.
Build repeatable habits that scale with speed.
Priorities. Flows. Setup discipline. Clean IFR execution.
Manage workload without feeling rushed — the flying stays controlled.
Your Type Rating Center Has No Time to Reteach IFR Fundamentals.
You're paying for a certified full-flight simulator and an expert on your aircraft. Their job is to teach you the systems and required procedures for the type rating—not to cover instrument basics. They expect you to arrive with professional-level skills already in place.
Type-Rated Instructors Who Fly Jets Daily
Our instructors hold multiple type ratings and fly turboprops and jets professionally. They understand single-pilot jet operations and what it takes to command complex aircraft safely and confidently.
Master IFR Fundamentals Before Type Rating School
Our King Air 200 G1000NXi AATD provides turbine-class training: SID/STAR procedures, VNAV descents, autopilot management, and holds. Build jet-level IFR skills before your type rating—not during it.
From Aircraft Owner to Professional Pilot
Owning your jet is a privilege. Operating it to professional standards is a responsibility. We transform GA habits into the disciplined flows, callouts, and decision-making jet operations demand.
What GA Flying Doesn't Demand—Jets Will
In GA, gear, flaps, and speeds are flexible. In jets, every step is timed and standardized. That discipline isn't optional—it's the standard.
Single-Pilot Jets Demand Complete Mastery
Flying alone in a high-performance jet leaves no room for gaps. Automation mistakes compound fast, energy management slips, and suddenly you're behind the airplane with no one to catch it.
Professional Standards Aren't Optional
Type rating evaluators expect precise flows, callouts, and profiles from day one. Show up unprepared, and they'll question your discipline—and your ability to command the aircraft.
Your Passengers Deserve Professional Operations
Family, clients, or colleagues trust you with their lives. Weak decision-making, sloppy planning, or unclear briefings aren't just unprofessional—they're unsafe.
Your IFR Gaps Are Unique. Your Training Should Be, Too.
Off-the-shelf training plans don't work when you're already in the game. You don't need to relearn what you've mastered—you need a current airline pilot to run you through real IFR scenarios, identify the cracks, and build a program that fixes them fast.
Two Paths, One Goal: Airline Standards
Every pilot comes in with different gaps—some need a quick tune-up before an interview, others need a full prep plan for commanding a single-pilot jet. We start with a diagnostic session where a current airline pilot evaluates your flows, callouts, and instrument scan. From there, we build the path that fits: a focused 3-session tune-up, or a comprehensive 6-session readiness program.
3-Session Type Rating Tune-Up
For experienced pilots with strong IFR fundamentals who need focused refinement before type rating school. Sharpens flows, automation, and professional procedures.
6-Session Jet Transition Program
Complete preparation for aircraft owners stepping up to single-pilot jet operations. Builds professional-grade discipline, automation mastery, and type rating readiness.
How We Build the Path
Each program begins with structured IFR trips—real routes that expose how you handle SIDs, STARs, weather, and workload. From there, we adjust every lesson to your specific gaps.
- Day 1: LAS → SFO — SID, enroute, STAR, and approaches in the Bay Area
- Day 2: TEB → BOS — Multi-runway departures, alternates for 121/135/91
- Day 3: DEN → JAC — High-altitude ops, RNAV approaches, holds, diversions, fuel planning
By Day 3, we know exactly where you stand—and where to focus. From there, we expand to other trips (SLC → SUN, HNL → ITO, BOS → JFK, SDQ → STT, GDL → MEX, SKRG → SKBO) until every gap is closed.
If flown to ATP standards, you may also qualify for FAA WINGS credits.
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Active airline pilots, not a call center. Share your situation and we'll point you to the best next step.
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Why Aviator.NYC
King Air 200 G1000NXi AATD
FAA-certified and faster than most sims in this class. Perfect for jet-transition training with SID/STAR, VNAV, and hold capability.
Structured Training Scenarios
FAA WINGS-approved scenarios designed for jet transition. Train IFR flows and callouts in real-world procedures, not generic drills.
Jeppesen Charts & Airline Standards
Practice with the same Jeppesen charts and standardized flows you'll see in type rating school, so nothing feels new on day one.
NYC Location, Real Progress
Train midweek in Manhattan, fly on weekends, and avoid re-learning. No airport commute, no filler—just results.
A Simulator Built for Serious Training
Hardwire IFR Discipline Before the Type Rating
Our FAA-certified AATD lets you drill holds, descents, and approaches until flows are automatic—without burning jet time or dollars.
G1000 Used for Procedure Logic, Not Button Pushing
With real nav data and full autopilot, every scenario mirrors the structure jets demand: briefs, callouts, stabilized criteria—not just "flying the needles."
Fix the Gaps Before They Cost You
Use the sim as a safe space to miss an approach, repeat a hold, or stumble on automation—then get it right. Better here than under the clock in a jet program.
Instructor-Led Flight Training
Dual Lesson with FAA Certified Instructor
One-on-one professional flight instruction, just like traditional flight training. Perfect for beginners and advancing pilots alike.
Choose Duration & Instructor
Select 2-hour (Most Popular) or 1.5-hour session. Pick your instructor or choose "Any Available" for faster booking.
Select Date & Time
Use our calendar to find the perfect time slot. Instructor availability may vary as they are active commercial pilots.
Complete Booking
Enter your details, review your selection, and confirm your professional flight training session.
Start Your Flight Training Journey
Solo Flight Simulator Session
(Student Pilot Certificate or Higher Required)
Fly the simulator on your own—just like a solo flight in an actual aircraft.
Choose Duration
Select a 1.5-hour, 2-hour (Most Popular), or 3-hour session to match your training needs.
Select Date and Time
Use the calendar to select a date and time that fits your schedule. Building access is available from 8 AM to 8 PM.
Enter Your Info
Fill in your name, email, you'll need a picture of your pilot certificate and any required details, then review your selection before confirming.
Build Confidence on Your Own
Ready to Command Your Jet with Confidence?
Tell us about your aircraft and type rating goals. One of our type-rated instructors will design a custom prep program for your transition.
Earn FAA WINGS Credit
LOFT scenarios with airline pilot instructors
About Aviator.NYC
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