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The Envoy Cadet Program is designed to help qualified student pilots transition from flight training to the regional airline flight deck. Students enrolled at an Envoy partner flight school may be eligible to apply after earning their Private Pilot Certificate (PPL). As cadets advance through their certifications, training and flight experience, Envoy provides additional levels of support along the pathway — creating a defined progression from student pilot to flight instructor, and ultimately toward a First Officer position with Envoy.
Click through each stage to see how Spartan Flight Academy training connects to the Envoy Cadet Program, from your first flight lesson to a potential First Officer opportunity.
Envoy Cadet Program
The Envoy Cadet Program provides eligible pilots with support and benefits that can grow as they advance through the program.
Benefits may include
Opportunity to apply to the Envoy Cadet Program after earning your Private Pilot Certificate
Mentorship and support from Envoy
A defined pathway from flight school toward an Envoy First Officer opportunity
Employee travel privileges for eligible Cadet Instructors
Progression to the next available Envoy new-hire class for qualified cadets who successfully complete program requirements and reach applicable minimums
Program eligibility, benefits, bonuses and requirements are established by Envoy and are subject to change.
Training Timeline
Spartan Flight Academy's Full-Time Training Path
Spartan Flight Academy's flagship full-time training program is designed to take students with no previous flight experience through professional pilot certifications and ratings in approximately 13 months.*
*Program duration is an estimate and is not guaranteed. See full disclosure below.
Learn the fundamentals of flight, aircraft operations, navigation, and aeronautical decision-making as you work toward your first FAA pilot certificate.
Envoy Milestone: After earning your Private Pilot Certificate, eligible students may apply to the Envoy Cadet Program.
Develop the skills to operate an aircraft by reference to instruments and gain experience with instrument flight procedures.
Advance your flying skills and work toward the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate required to pursue professional flying opportunities.
Develop multi-engine aircraft experience and add a multi-engine rating to your commercial pilot qualifications.
Learn how to teach flight concepts, maneuvers, and aeronautical knowledge while developing the skills required to become a professional flight instructor.
Add instrument instruction privileges and prepare for opportunities to build flight experience as a professional flight instructor.
Envoy Milestone: Eligible CFII-qualified pilots may pursue Envoy Cadet Instructor status, subject to Envoy's requirements.
Learn more about the opportunities available to pilots as they progress toward a career with Envoy.
Answers to common questions about training at Spartan Flight Academy and the Envoy Cadet Program pathway.
The Envoy Cadet Program is a pilot career pathway designed to help qualified student pilots progress from flight training and flight-hour building toward an opportunity to become an Envoy First Officer.
Eligible students may apply to the Envoy Cadet Program after earning an FAA Private Pilot Certificate. Applicants must also meet Envoy's current program requirements, including enrollment at an eligible partner school and successful completion of Envoy's selection process.
No previous flight experience is required to begin Spartan Flight Academy's full-time professional pilot training program.
Spartan Flight Academy is in Grand Prairie, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Acceptance to the Cadet Program is not the same as immediate employment as an Envoy First Officer. Cadets must continue to meet applicable FAA requirements, Envoy program requirements, training standards and minimum flight experience requirements. Qualified cadets who successfully complete the required progression may advance toward Envoy new-hire training.
Eligible Envoy Cadet Instructors are awarded bonus incentives, subject to Envoy's program terms and requirements.
Students who successfully complete Spartan Flight Academy's CFII training may be eligible for an interview for a CFI position. Employment is not guaranteed and is subject to available positions and Spartan's hiring requirements.
Spartan Flight Academy (SFA) offers non-Title IV, non-accredited FAA Part 141 training that is not eligible for federal student aid. SFA operates independently from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Spartan Flight Academy does not guarantee third-party certifications/ratings or employment. Estimated time required assumes a full-time flying schedule, varies by individual, and is not guaranteed. Additional flight hours and certifications are required to be eligible to apply for more advanced opportunities, such as airline pilot positions.
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