I've trained at a number of flight schools throughout my aviation career. Century Air is by far and large the best I have ever seen. From their amazing and technologically advanced facilities, equipment, and high-end flight simulators, to their competent and friendly staff of instructors, schedulers, and maintenance crew, the experience one will have upon walking through the doors is sure to impress.\r
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Century Air provided me with comprehensive syllabuses that outlined, in excruciating detail, the course of study for each rating and certificate. The courses were broken down by the hour and at every point throughout my studies I knew what content to focus on, what was expected of me, and how to accomplish the goal or task at hand. For me, being one who benefits from structure and regiment, this was invaluable.\r
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Prior to training at Century Air, I've heard from the instructor, ""We'll figure out what to do once we're in the air."", ""Let me ask my buddy what he's doing with his student today."", and, if you can believe it, even, ""Well, what do you feel like doing today?"" Really? Not at Century Air. Before every lesson the student is briefed on what will take place and any questions or ambiguities about procedures or maneuvers are clarified before stepping foot on the tarmac. After the flight the student is debriefed. Again, questions are answered, comments and performance analysis are provided, and progress is charted. It is an absolutely infallible system.\r
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The level of professionalism, guidance, and knowledge here, in my opinion, is unparalleled in today's industry. Now this is Not to say that they will babysit you or lead you by the hand down the path to success. That is not what they are about. They expect you to succeed through hard work and dedication. Let's be real, that's what it takes to succeed in the real world anyway - in Any industry. But they do an unequivocal job of providing you with the tools and the knowledge to do so.\r
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In closing, Century Air undoubtedly provided me with the necessary experience and an incredible skill set to succeed in today's aviation market. It goes without saying that the only thing superseding the already abounding professionalism and knowledge demonstrated by the entire staff at Century Air is their dedication to one's success. From the cleanliness of the flight school and simulator center, to the jovial and welcoming atmosphere, to the delicious coffee served in-house, it is immediately apparent that their aim to please goes well beyond the front desk. Do I recommend Century Air flight school to any aspiring pilot? ... no, rather I IMPLORE you to make Century Air flight school your Only choice when learning to fly. For me, there simply is No Other Option.\r
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JetBlue PIlot and Proud Graduate of Century Air \r
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