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Testimonials

Rachel Pring

San Marcos, TX

With nothing but good things to say about Coast Flight it’s hard to know where to begin. That being said I can tell you with confidence you will have a hard time finding a better program due to the accelerated pace they allow you to move at. I came to Coast Flight with only a handful of hours and In just over a year I earned my PPL, IFR, Commercial (ASEL,AMEL) CFI, CFII, and MEI without a single bust on my record. Read More...

Olivia Mason

San Marcos, TX

I began flying as a hobby while working in my previous career. Several months into my private pilot training, I began to research options for full-time training and applied to the American Airlines Cadet Academy. I was accepted and chose to attend Coast Flight Training in San Marcos. Read More...

Brian Hutmacher

San Marcos, TX

The best decision I made when embarking on a career in Aviation was choosing Coast Flight. Their incredible team of Instructors will take you to new heights and keep you safe.  With a legendary in-house maintenance team on site, you will be in reliable and modern aircraft. Read More...

Amy Andaverde

San Diego, CA

I am an American Airlines Cadet attending CFT San Diego! I chose this location because airspace is a GREAT learning environment. You’ll find that the controllers at KMYF are highly trained and very patient. Read More...

Graham Tanner

San Marcos, TX

There are many things about Coast that sets it apart from other flight schools but the biggest for me was how I was treated as an individual student. The staff at CFT are very helpful, everyone knows everyone and there is always someone available to help you throughout your training. Read More...

James Clague

San Diego, CA

Choosing a flight school is a daunting task, beyond just the decision to consider a part 141 verses part 61 schoolhouse. This decision was further complicated because I chose to enroll at Coast Flight and effectively leave behind a promising nine year career as an engineer at a major aerospace firm. Read More...

Eihab Shah

San Marcos, TX

After obtaining a Private Pilot Certificate from a Part 61 flight school, I began searching for a way to expedite my training after deciding to pursue a career in aviation. Read More...

Nic Motley

San Marcos, TX

Going into Flight School, I had no idea of what to expect. My instructors and controllers not only made the initial transition a breeze, but have continued to create a very easy and comfortable environment to learn. From my time at Coast, I couldn’t imagine doing my training anywhere else.

Desiree Cortez

Dallas, TX

“When I decided I wanted to become a pilot, I didn’t know where to start. The only role model I had was my step dad who learned how to fly in the Air Force, but other than him, I didn’t know other pilots or had zero idea on how to get started. Read More...

Lauren Wiant

Dallas, TX

In September 2018, I decided to take a leap of faith and apply to the American Airlines Cadet Academy. While this was a significant career change, since I would be going from being a flight attendant to flying the plane, I had confidence in American that they only partner with exceptional flight schools. Coast Flight is everything that I could ask for. Read More...

Marcus Guerra

San Diego, CA

I chose Coast Flight San Diego because I wanted to challenge myself to become a better pilot. I earned my private pilot license at a small uncontrolled airfield in the Central Texas so I knew by moving to San Diego, I would be exposing myself to some of the busiest airspace in the United States. Read More...

McKenna Moede

San Diego, CA

Besides Coast Flight Training San Diego being located in one of the most exciting and beautiful cities in the world, the friendly atmosphere, motivating instructors and helpful staff make it the best choice for your flight training needs. Read More...

Amy Isola

San Diego, CA

It has always been a dream of mine to be a pilot for American Airlines. I am the daughter of an AA fight attendant and I myself was an AA flight attendant. Read More...

Michael Larson

San Diego, CA

Searching for the right flight school is a tough task, no doubt. In my search, I was looking for a place where I could fully immerse myself in the aviation world, build relationships with like-minded peers, and focus on developing the fundamental skills needed to become a professional in the industry. Read More...

Cole Schmitt

San Marcos, TX

My name is Cole Schmitt and I am a Coast Flight and American Airlines Cadet Academy graduate. I always wanted to be a pilot. Read More...

Tiffany Moniz

San Marcos, TX

Where do I begin with this amazing journey...Funny story is that I found Coast Flight by accident, one night at work I was just messing around on google and I searched how to become a pilot well one link lead to another and poof there was Coast Flight’s website. Read More...

James Morawski

From the time I started flight training at Coast in June of 2020, having little prior knowledge of the world of flying, I have learned more than I could have imagined in a well-paced, short length of time. Read More...

Daniel Perez

San Diego, CA

"Coast Flight Training provided a structured program to get me from no experience to airline ready. However, being able to use my Post 9-11 GI Bill® is what really drew me to Coast. The cherry on top was the conditional offer of employment by SkyWest Airlines prior to the start of my training."

Chris Leonard

San Diego, CA

"I chose Coast Flight Training for the ACT Program. Being able to utilize my Post-9/11 GI Bill® for this program is an amazing opportunity to help me achieve my lifelong dream of becoming a pilot. Coast is an outstanding school with a great group of individuals, all of whom are supportive and imperative to my success. The unique opportunity to have a job with SkyWest Airlines at the end of this training is perfect for me."

Olumbe Falu

San Diego, CA

"I chose Coast Flight because I’ve dreamt of flight ever since I can remember. When this opportunity presented itself to me, I knew that this was the pathway that I was going to continue on for the rest of my life. The fact that this training opportunity is paired with a career as an airline pilot makes it a dream come true."

Rodrigo Tames

San Diego, CA

"I cannot imagine having studied for my pilot’s license anywhere but Coast. The experience has been life-changing, and the memories of this exhilarating process will be with me forever. It has challenged me, increased my confidence, and opened up new realms. Going to Coast, I feel like a valuable member of a team. I have made life-long friends and found a vocation which brings me tremendous enjoyment."

Lindsey McCoy

Dallas, TX

I chose to become a pilot because it’s always been a dream of mine and it’s one of those jobs where you’re just doing your hobby and doesn’t feel like “work”. Coast Flight Training has made this process so enjoyable and smooth coming in with zero knowledge. I’ve received such great training so far and work with the best group of people I’ll always look back on my time here and remember it as a challenging, rewarding, and fun season of life. 

Giuliana Modesti

San Diego, CA

After working for 8 years in the aviation industry as a flight attendant while getting my Private Pilot License and a BS in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, I was lucky to follow my true passion and join the American Airlines Academy Cadet Program earlier this year. Read More...

Jin Park

Dallas, TX

In the first six months at Coast Flight I have gained an impressive amount of knowledge and flight experience that I otherwise would not have gained at another school in the same time frame. Read More...

Jeremiah Harper

San Marcos, TX

There are a vast number of flight schools, but schools that are  professional and organized are difficult to come by. I found Coast's unique approach to flight training allows for a well organized environment that helped me excel. Read More...

Jessica Wagner

Dallas, TX

From the knowledgeable and talented instructors to the impressive aircraft and attentive staff, I could not be happier with the experience I have had training with Coast Flight. Read More...

Andrew Law

San Diego, CA

Coast Flight training have the best instructors, such as Chase DeLaurie and Eric Dittmann; For a person who have no prior experience in aviation, they did not get frustrated from all the mistakes I made or just tell me I’m doing things wrong; rather they explain to me what I did wrong and allow me to learn from it. Having instructors that cares about student is definitely a bonus in flight training!

Julie Mall

San Marcos, TX

After researching different paths and options available, I chose to pursue my aviation goals through the American Airlines Cadet Academy program with Coast Flight because of their good reputation and structured program. Read More...

Jessica Krtek

San Diego, CA

I am drawn to a career in aviation because I want to help get people to pivotal moments in their life - maybe an important business meeting, a well-deserved vacation, a best friends wedding or home for the holidays.  Read More...

Fabian Alva

San Diego, CA

My experience with Coast Flight Training started in 2019 while I was working full time as an accountant.  I started out as a student in Coast’s ACT program and completed my Private Pilot’s License later that year.  Read More...

Steve Booth

Dallas, TX

Flying at Coast Flight Training in Dallas has been overwhelmingly positive. All instructors, dispatchers and management hold themselves to lofty professional standards. Though I fly with my primary instructor, Cam, on 95% of my flights, there is consistency when getting into the plane with other CFI's or Check Instructors. I genuinely feel that the entire CFT team is invested in our success as pilots. Read More...

Christian Ahlsen

Dallas, TX

While researching flight schools for the American Airlines Cadet Academy, Coast Flight Training stood out as an easy choice! Read More...

Charlie Hoesel

San Marcos, TX

My name is Charlie Hoesel and I successfully completed the American Airlines Cadet Academy with Coast Flight in December 2020. Read More...

Jennifer Moreira

San Diego, CA

Becoming a pilot has always been my dream and I am beyond thankful I was given the opportunity to accomplish it with the American Airlines/Coast Academy. Read More...

Zach Wild

San Diego, CA

Becoming a pilot has always been a dream of mine. After being accepted into American Airlines Cadet Academy, choosing Coast Flight Training was an easy decision. Read More...

Jasmine Riffenburgh

San Marcos, TX

I’ve been inspired by aviation through my mother’s employment as a flight attendant and have dreamed of becoming a pilot for a long time. With the help of the American Airlines Cadet Academy, I was given the opportunity to make these dreams a reality! Read More...

William Zetterstrom

San Marcos, TX

I chose Coast Flight Training primarily because of the prime location of their school in San Marcos, Tx. Read More...

Garrett Sawyer

San Marcos, TX

Coast Flight Training is a great flight school that provides excellent instruction from the ground lessons to the flights. With top notch facilities and aircraft, Coast truly provides the best opportunity to succeed in your aviation career.

Kristen Verdi

San Diego, CA

"I was able to teach at Coast Flight and make money, all while I finished my college degree online. I have now been accepted into the SkyWest Airlines Bridge Program and will shortly be an airline pilot, all thanks to the support of Coast."

Greg Hansen

San Diego, CA

"Aircraft ownership could not have been made easier without the guidance of Coast's Pre-Purchase services! I purchased my SR22 Turbo through Coast and have had it under Coast management since 2008. I can rely on a valet service that an owner would expect. Coast treats the airplane as though it was their personal aircraft and maintains the highest standards!"

Beatrice Ramella

San Diego, CA

"When I decided to attend Coast Flight Training, I thought that I was going to find a school, but I ended up finding the best flying school with the best instructors and the best planes. They have been extremely efficient since the beginning, helping me throughout the application process and all the paperwork that I needed as an international student. They soon became a great group of friends that have made my training period one of the best times of my life."

Mitch Wintemute

San Diego, CA

"Oddly enough, in a world craving change, advancement, and cutting edge approaches, the aviation education community fails to deliver. Uniquely, that is where Coast Flight excels. Having seen it developed from the ground up, I can assure you that every decision has been made with the intent to improve the training quality and experience. For those individuals seeking a flight training school, I would suggest serious consideration of Coast Flight Training. In a world of conformity, Coast Flight Training is different. While the rest of the AVIATION TRAINING community zigs, they zag, and it makes all the difference."