Prep at the Standard You'll Be Evaluated Against
You're not looking for more "tips" — you're looking for professional readiness.
Tighten IFR fundamentals into a consistent performance standard.
Planning. Setup. Pacing. Clear decision-making.
Professional-level flying is a habit — we build it.
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.
Train with Airline Pilots, Not Just CFIs
Our instructors fly for major carriers and hold ATP certificates. They know exactly what hiring panels expect and what Part 121 training departments demand—because they live it every day.
Simulator Training That Mirrors Airline Standards
Our King Air 200 G1000NXi AATD provides the turbine-class complexity airlines expect: SID/STAR procedures, VNAV descents, holds, and autopilot management. This isn't GA training—it's professional-grade preparation.
Build Discipline That Stands Out in Interviews
Airlines don't just test your skills—they evaluate your discipline, decision-making, and communication. We train the flows, callouts, and professional standards that make interviewers take notice.
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.
Airlines Test Decision-Making Under Pressure
Sim sessions and technical interviews don't just test if you can fly—they test how you think. Weak decision-making under pressure signals risk, and airlines won't take chances.
Professional Communication is Non-Negotiable
Airline operations demand precise, standardized communication. Sloppy callouts or unclear briefings in an interview reveal gaps that training departments can't fix fast enough.
Automation Mastery Separates Candidates
Modern airliners are highly automated. If you can't command the FMS, manage the autopilot, and brief approaches professionally, you're not ready for Part 121 operations.
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 Interview Prep
For pilots with strong IFR fundamentals who need focused refinement before airline technical interviews and simulator evaluations.
6-Session Career Readiness
Complete professional development for pilots preparing for airline careers. Builds Part 121-standard procedures, automation skills, and interview confidence.
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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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.
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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 Stand Out in Your Airline Interview?
Tell us about your career goals, and one of our Part 121 airline pilot instructors will reach out to design your custom prep program.
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