Westwind School of Aeronautics is a high quality, part 141 flight training school in Phoenix Arizona. Westwind School of Aeronautics is proud to be a part of your aviation journey. We have listened to industry professionals and created a comprehensive flight syllabus that includes everything an aspiring pilot needs to become an aviation professional. We hold ourselves to the highest degree of professionalism with formal ground briefings, airline-oriented flight training, a comprehensive flight syllabus, and glass cockpit aircraft and simulators. Professional Flight Training Programs Commercial Pilot Direct Track 1 Our CPDT1 is designed to have the student complete the minimum licenses and ratings required to apply for a paid pilot position. During this program the student will log 187 flight and simulator hours in about ten months. After completion of the program, students will meet the minimum requirements from the FAA to fly an aircraft for hire. Commercial Pilot Direct Track 2 Our CPDT2 is designed to have the student complete all licenses and ratings in Direct Track 1 with the addition of a Single Engine Commercial Add-On. This opens up the student’s possibilities for jobs allowing them to fly both Multi and Single Engine aircraft for hire. The time frame for this program still falls between ten to twelve months. Flight Instructor Direct Track Our FIDT program is designed to have the student complete their Private Pilot training though their Certified Flight Instrument Instructor rating. This will allow the student to apply for a flight instructor job to build their flight time towards the minimum requirements required to apply for an airline position. Mission Statement: Westwind School of Aeronautics exists to train students using our core values of integrity and professionalism to create a generation of elite professional pilots.