For pilots who've moved beyond the basics. Our airline-pilot instructors refine the skills, procedures, and decision-making that advanced flying demands—whether you're staying current, preparing for an interview, or transitioning to turbine aircraft.
Three ways to advance your skills with airline-grade instruction
Accelerated IFR training that fits your schedule. Ground school to checkride in weeks, not years.
View IFR Programs →IPC, BFR, or currency work with instructors who actually fly IFR daily in the airlines.
Book Currency Flight →Moving up to turbine or high-performance? Train on realistic jet simulators with type-rated captains.
Explore Jet Prep →Experience That Goes Beyond the Checkride
Every instructor at Aviator.NYC is a current airline captain or first officer—not a recent graduate building hours. They're not building time toward their next job—they're already flying 777s, A320s, and corporate jets. You learn from professionals who fly IFR every day in complex aircraft, handle real emergencies, and train to ATP standards twice a year.
Learn how airline pilots actually think through weather, routing, and system failures—not just textbook procedures.
Train to airline-level precision from day one. Build habits that serve you for a lifetime, not just the checkride.
Our instructors already have their dream jobs. They teach because they love aviation, not because they need the hours.
No airport drives, no weather delays. Professional training on your schedule in Midtown Manhattan.
From instrument rating to jet transition — find your path with airline-grade instruction
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IFR Procedures Taught by the Pros Who Fly Them
Log 20 hours toward your Instrument Rating in our FAA-approved G1000 NXi AATD. We teach the fine details of IFR flying—the kind that separate confident instrument pilots from those just keeping the needles centered.
Your Airplane, Our Airline-Level Precision
Receive flight instruction in your own G1000 or G3000-equipped aircraft through our Fast Track IFR Immersion—a focused, week-long program at your local NYC-area airport. Designed to bridge the gap from simulator to real-world flying and get you truly checkride ready.
From Time Away to IFR-Ready
Took time away from flying? We'll get you current and introduce you to the modern cockpit. This program blends VFR proficiency work with IFR training—whether you're refreshing a lapsed instrument rating or earning it for the first time since getting your private pilot certificate.
Stay Proficient, Not Just Current
Stay ahead of the six-month instrument-currency window with structured IFR sessions—solo or with one of our airline pilot CFIs.
Build Confidence Before Your Checkride
If you've been out of instrument currency for more than 12 months, this program gets you ready before your in-aircraft IPC checkride.
U.S. Transition & Global Proficiency
For EASA or international pilots transitioning to U.S. IFR procedures, ATC phraseology, or maintaining proficiency in foreign airspace procedures.
For Career Pilots & Airline Interviews
Commercial pilots preparing for a new-hire program often find GA flying doesn't match airline expectations. Weak IFR fundamentals or procedural habits can cause candidates to fall behind during training or sim evaluations. We prepare you before you ever step into an interview or simulator.
For Aircraft Owners & Single-Pilot Jet Operators
Pilots stepping into turbine or jet aircraft often discover their IFR skills and knowledge can't keep up. You may have the hours, but not the instrument depth or procedural discipline required for advanced aircraft. We close that gap before you ever set foot in your jet.
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Comprehensive guides from airline pilots on G1000 operation, approach procedures, and IFR mastery
Master vertical navigation on the G1000 — setup, descent planning, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Calculate and fly departure climb gradients — obstacle clearance, aircraft performance, and FMS techniques.
Professional approach briefing techniques used by airline pilots — what to brief, when to brief it.
Understand RNAV equipment requirements — what you need to file /G and fly RNAV approaches legally.
Proven strategies to train efficiently — simulator vs aircraft, lesson planning, and checkride prep.
TSA approval is required before your second lesson. We do NOT sponsor visas.
We do NOT sponsor visas.
Learn about TSA requirements →Dual instruction, solo practice, and bundle packages for certificated pilots
IFR training with FAA-certified airline pilot instructors
Self-guided simulator time for certificated pilots building proficiency
Prepaid training packages at legacy pricing for committed pilots
Bulk solo hours at discounted rates for independent proficiency building
Mountain IFR and structured currency sessions with airline pilots
Get personalized guidance from airline pilots who train every day.