FLIGHT TRAINING

“I had an absolutely fantastic experience with ARQ Aviation. I was coming in from out of town and wanted to get a flight in to continue my training. From initial contact, to signing up, instruction, airplane, everything was absolutely top notch. I would highly recommend without hesitation.”

— Jeff W., Pilot Trainee at ARQ Aviation

FLIGHT TRAINING IN WILMINGTON, NC

Your flight training journey

Every pilot starts somewhere. Whether you're taking your first flight, earning your first certificate, or building the qualifications for a professional aviation career, ARQ Aviation offers a training path designed to help you keep moving forward.

Explore the journey below to see where you can begin and where your training can take you.

DISCOVERY FLIGHT

Your aviation journey begins with a Discovery Flight. Meet one of our instructors, learn the fundamentals of flight, and take the controls of an aircraft while exploring whether aviation is right for you.

Book a Discovery Flight

INSTRUMENT RATING

Expand your skills by learning to safely operate in a wider range of weather conditions using aircraft instruments and advanced navigation techniques.

Get Your Head In The Clouds

COMMERCIAL MULTI-ENGINE

Transition from single-engine to multi-engine aircraft while developing the skills needed to safely operate more complex airplanes.

Master Multi-Engine Flight

Private Pilot Certificate

Learn the fundamentals of flight, navigation, weather, aircraft systems, and decision-making while building the confidence to safely operate an aircraft for personal travel and recreation.

COMMERCIAL PILOT

Prepare for a professional aviation career while refining precision flying, advanced aircraft control, and the skills required to fly for compensation.

Earn a salary by flying

ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Take your aviation career even further with advanced instructor certifications, including Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII), and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI).

Lead the Next Generation

WHEREVER YOU'RE STARTING, START HERE

Your goals determine your path.

You don't need to have your entire aviation journey mapped out before your first lesson. Tell us where you are today and where you'd like flying to take you. We'll help you understand the training path that makes sense for your goals.

TALK TO OUR TRAINING TEAM