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ONE COMMUNITY · SHARED STANDARDS · BETTER PILOTS
Flight Training for Every Stage of Your Journey
Nearly 50 years of
building better pilots
building better pilots
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WHY AMERICAN FLIGHT SCHOOLS
Building Better Pilots
OUR LOCATIONS
Five locations.
One shared community.
Fly from your home airport or across our flight network with the same standards, aircraft access, and support wherever you train. FAA Part 141 training is available at select Colorado and California locations.
Colorado
Centennial
KAPA
Aspen Flying Club
13000 E Control Tower Rd
Unit K-16
Englewood, CO 80112
AVAILABLE TRAINING
- Private Pilot
- Instrument Rating
- Multi-Engine Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor
- Mountain Flight Training
- Rotor Transition Training
- G1000 Training
Broomfield
KBJC
Western Air Flight Academy
11915 Airport Way
Suite 4
Broomfield, CO 80021
AVAILABLE TRAINING
- Private Pilot
- Instrument Rating
- Multi-Engine Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor
- Mountain Flight Training
- G1000 Training
- Rotor Transition Training
Watkins
KCFO
Western Air Flight Academy
37350 East 50th Avenue
Watkins, CO 80137
AVAILABLE TRAINING
- Private Pilot
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor
- Mountain Flight Training
- Rotor Transition Training
- Spin Training
- Upset Recovery Training
- G1000 Training
California
Livermore
KLVK
Bay Area Flying Club
550 Airway Blvd
Livermore, CA 94551
AVAILABLE TRAINING
- Private Pilot
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor
- Mountain Flight Training
- Rotor Transition Training
- G1000 Training
San Jose
KRHV
Trade Winds Aviation
2505 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95148
AVAILABLE TRAINING
- Private Pilot
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor
- Rotor Transition Training
- Cirrus Transition Training
- G1000 Training
- Mountain Flight Training
Our Difference
Flexible Training That Fits Your Life
Flexible scheduling, personalized training, and pay-as-you-go pricing make it easier to achieve your aviation goals on your terms.
100+ Expert Flight Instructors
Our experienced instructors deliver consistent, high-quality training, and we’ll help match you with the best fit for your goals.
Trusted Since 1977
For decades, we’ve helped generations of pilots build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve their aviation goals.
A Fleet You Can Count On
Train in one of the nation’s most diverse training fleets, with 120+ meticulously maintained aircraft.
REAL STORIES · REAL PILOTS
Every Pilot Has a Story.
“American Flight Schools has a positive and welcoming environment that was very different from other schools I have toured and been a part of.”
Madison - Student Pilot
“Any job worth doing is worth doing well, jump both feet in and give it your all. It’ll be a great experience and you’ll be a better pilot because of it.”
Will - Flight Instructor
“All the instructors are so nice and so easy to talk to, they want you to get better as a pilot.”
Carson - Student Pilot