Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update:

The Florida Flight Training Center is open for all it's students and renters. We are accepting new students at this time. An updated post will be issued here every time there is a change.

To keep everyone safe, we have added multiple precautionary steps to keep our facility, aircraft and equipment clean and our students safe. FFTC is following all CDC and local government advised procedures and we will keep you informed if any changes should occur.
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Commercial Pilot Training

Your dream of being an Airline Pilot can become reality. We will take you there, because we know you can do it. Many other students have already done it.

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Airline Level Line Training

To us Time Building means freedom. We enable you to see the USA, while learning Airline operating procedures. Your destination is only limited by your imagination.

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Custom DGCA Program

Our part 141 Training Program is designed to meet all DGCA Requirements. Our Chief Instructor is an expert on all the DGCA Conversion regulations. With us your conversion will go smoothly.

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General Aviation Community

FFTC believes in supporting our local pilots. Join us and be a part of our growing Aviation Community. We offer a variety of services which will make you feel right at home.

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Sights to Behold

If you are visiting the Sarasota Area stop by FFTC and enjoy our Sunset & Sightseeing flights. With your own pilot and a refreshment you can sit back and enjoy the beautiful Florida Coast from the sky. Not yet Available, but Coming Soon

Maintenance & Fuel

We are here when you need us. Our reliable team of Florida Flight Maintenance offers you all your airplane ever needs, including Avgas Fuel.

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A little History

The Florida Flight Training Center was founded in 1992 by Arne Kruithof. Since our founding we have focused on training Pilot's to Airline Standards. Mr. Kruithof retired in March of 2019 and the Florida Flight Training Center was purchased by Mr. Hans Juergen Seibert, a former Boeing 747 Captain and Senior Examiner for Lufthansa. With a wealth of experience of over 30 years in the flight school and airline industry Mr. Seibert has a clear vision for the future of the Florida Flight Training Center: "Our school will train Airline Pilot's from the first day the step into the school."

Due to Mr. Seiberts involvement, FFTC is now part of a leading aviation group with multiple sister companies. Mr. Seibert manages the European Institute of Aviation and Business, a European Leader in guiding aspiring pilots from the Private License to the Airlines. He founded Civil Aviation Training a global leader in digital aviation theory training and manages a German EASA approved Flight school. With such a strong support the Florida Flight Training Center is now one of the leading Flight Schools in the United States. We utilize standard Airline Procedures and practices in order to train only the best pilots from across the world. Our unique approach allows us to convert FAA Licenses into virtually every other aviation authority such as the EASA or the DGCA.

It is our mission to educate young adults, chasing a dream, into mature individuals who will make critical decisions and who can lead a team. This is done through introducing Airline Standards into the training right away, following a scenario based training approach and focusing on what is truly important: Exposure to the real world of IFR flying. Most schools limit students ability to fly and experience long trips and big airports, we encourage it, because it is where students learn the most.

Our Students are success Stories

Our students enjoy great careers, all over the world.

Our Partners

Nothing great can be accomplished alone.
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Testimonials

Thanks to FFTC I was able to make my dream of being an Airline Pilot a reality. For the last few years I have been flying the B-737 and I could not be happier.
Mauro Costa, First Officer, B737, Ryan Air

I completed all my Training at the Florida Flight Training Center. Their leadership and focus on an early implementation of Airline Procedures has paved my way to flying for Endeavor. Thank you guys.
Jeffrey Budney, First Officer, CRJ, Endeavor