Best flight schools

If you're looking for high-quality flight schools, here are some of the best-known programs, categorized by location and focus:

### 1. **United States**

- **Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)** - Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona

  - Known as one of the top aviation universities, ERAU offers degrees in aeronautics, air traffic management, and pilot training.

- **University of North Dakota (UND)** - Grand Forks, North Dakota

  - Known for its aviation program and impressive fleet, UND has a respected professional pilot program.

- **Purdue University** - West Lafayette, Indiana

  - Purdue’s aviation program is comprehensive, including courses in flight technology, management, and engineering.

- **ATP Flight School** - Multiple U.S. locations

  - ATP is one of the largest and fastest-growing flight schools, specializing in accelerated programs to build hours quickly.

- **California Aeronautical University (CAU)** - Bakersfield, California

  - CAU offers degree programs and flight training for commercial pilots, emphasizing practical experience.

### 2. **Canada**

- **Seneca College** - Toronto, Ontario

  - Known for a well-rounded aviation program, Seneca provides an Airline Pilot Program and a Bachelor of Aviation Technology.

- **University of Waterloo** - Waterloo, Ontario

  - Known for its Science and Aviation program in partnership with the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre.

### 3. **Europe**

- **Oxford Aviation Academy (CAE Oxford)** - Oxford, UK

  - Offers programs for commercial pilot licenses and is known for its connections to major airlines.

- **Egnatia Aviation** - Kavala, Greece

  - Known for its comprehensive training programs and high-quality facilities, it trains pilots from around the world.

- **L3Harris Airline Academy** - Multiple locations in the UK and Europe

  - Offers an integrated airline training program, with pathways to commercial airline careers.

### 4. **Australia and New Zealand**

- **Flight Training Adelaide (FTA)** - Parafield, South Australia

  - Known for training both domestic and international students with pathways to airline partnerships.

- **Massey University School of Aviation** - Palmerston North, New Zealand

  - Offers a Bachelor of Aviation degree and has a strong reputation for airline preparation.

### 5. **Middle East and Asia**

- **Emirates Aviation University** - Dubai, UAE

  - Known for its connections to Emirates Airline, it offers programs for aspiring airline pilots.

- **Singapore Flying College** - Singapore

  - Offers comprehensive training and is known for preparing students for Singapore Airlines.

### Other Considerations

- **Integrated vs. Modular Training:** Integrated programs are full-time, structured to take you from zero experience to a commercial license. Modular programs are more flexible and can be done part-time.

- **Fleet and Facilities:** Schools with updated fleets and advanced simulators offer better training opportunities.

- **Job Placement:** Schools with connections to airlines can sometimes offer direct pathways to airline careers.