FLIGHT TRAINING
TAKE YOUR FLYING DREAM INTO REALITY
Hundreds of adventurous people have earned their wings through the Fargo Jet Center – Flight Training School. No matter if you’re flying for recreation or career advancement, we’re the place for you.
- Students learn in newer-model Cessna training aircraft
- Cessna’s web-based instruction course allows our students to train at home at their own pace
You can learn to fly at many airports, but Fargo’s Hector International Airport presents a fun, challenging learning experience.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
- Recognized as one of the best flight schools in the nation by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
- New training aircraft with glass cockpit
- GPS avionics are included in all of the IFR-rated planes
- We have several full-time instructors
- All of our instructors work with your schedule, whether it’s weekends, mornings, afternoons, or nights
- Our online flight scheduling system makes it easy to plan your sessions, wherever you are. Real-time availability ensures accuracy when scheduling planes
Advisory Note: you will need a medical certificate before flying solo in an airplane. We suggest you complete this before beginning flight training. This will alert you to any condition that would prevent you from becoming a pilot before you begin your lessons.
Congratulations to our flight school team for earning a spot in the 2019 Flight Training Experience Awards as a Distinguished Flight School!
Discovery Flight
$230
Ready to take the controls? Our expert flight instructors will guide you through the exciting basics of flying in a newer-model Cessna 172S. You’ll get to pilot the aircraft yourself—flying as much or as little as you’re comfortable! This 45-minute adventure also includes an exclusive tour of our state-of-the-art facilities. Whether you’re curious about flight training, aircraft, or aviation as a career, we’re here to answer all your questions and fuel your passion for the skies!
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(any amount)
READY FOR AN ADVENTURE?
Wondering what it's like to fly an airplane or are you looking for an exciting & unique gift idea?
Our Discovery Flights are ready to be scheduled over the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo area! A first-hand experience with flying + overlooking the beautiful sights of our magnificent city = one memorable experience!
The details: $230 | 45-minute flight
Book yours today!
Discovery Flight Contact Form
READY FOR TAKEOFF? START FLYING TODAY!
FLIGHT SCHOOL STAFF & INSTRUCTORS
Tajae Viaene
Director of Flight School Operations
Contact: tviaene@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, North Dakota State University
- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Instrument Instructor (CFII)
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
- Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
- FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
Steve Schlangen
Chief Flight Instructor
Contact: sschlangen@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics, University of Minnesota
- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Instrument Instructor (CFII)
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
- Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
Mike Paulson
Certified Flight Instructor | Charter Pilot
Contact: mpaulson@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Instrument Instructor (CFII)
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
- FAA Gold Seal Instructor
- Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
- FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
Hannah Fisichella
Flight School Administrative Assistant
Contact: hfisichella@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- A.S., Metropolitan Community College
- Certified Test Center Proctor
Justin Hawk
Certified Flight Instructor
Contact: jhawk@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- B.B.A. in Aviation Management, University of North Dakota
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Kamron Luick
Certified Flight Instructor
Contact: kluick@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Caleb Hill
Certified Flight Instructor
Contact: chill@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- B.S. in Commercial Aviation, University of North Dakota
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Nicholas Hamilton
Certified Flight Instructor
Contact: nhamilton@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- B.S. in Commercial Aviation, Concentration in Aviation Safety and Business Aviation, University of North Dakota
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Christina Jordan
Certified Flight Instructor
Contact: cjordan@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- B.S. in Business Administration, Mayville State University
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
Bella Smith
Certified Flight Instructor
Contact: bsmith@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
PILOT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Sylvie Lindell
Private Pilot | 11/14/25
Jace Berg
First Solo | 11/14/25
Adam Tranby
Private Pilot | 11/5/25
Michael Entzi
First Solo | 11/4/25
Nick Thompson
Private Pilot | 10/02/25
Brody Richard
Instrument Rating | 09/30/25
Justin Lehmann
Private Pilot | 09/25/25
Ben Anderson
Commercial Pilot | 09/21/25
Christina Jordan
Multi-Engine Instructor | 09/19/25
Jacob West
Private Pilot | 09/18/25
Joshua Will
Instrument Rating | 09/16/25
Enso Hebert-Santos
Private Pilot | 8/24/25
Chandler Nagorski
Private Pilot | 8/16/25
Adam Tranby
First Solo | 08/11/25
Ian Staahl
Private Pilot | 7/17/2025
Arun Suresh
Private Pilot | 7/10/25
Jenniffer Wittman
Instrument Rating | 7/6/25
Ray Mendrzycki
First Solo | 7/2/25
Andrew Doyea
Instrument Rating | 6/20/25
Colton Utecht
Instrument Rating | 6/11/25
Anthony Coronato
Private Pilot | 6/5/2025
Jovi Borg
Private Pilot | 6/4/2025
Prince Kavanagh
First Solo | 5/24/2025
Ihor Moroz
Private Pilot | 5/24/2025
Karter Hilde
Commercial Pilot | 5/23/2025
Hunter Downey
First Solo | 4/24/2025
Josh Kleckner
Private Pilot | 4/6/2025
Cameron Blazek
Commercial Pilot | 4/6/2025
Tristin Johnson
Private Pilot | 3/26/2025
Joshua Will
Private Pilot | 3/2/2025
Benjamin Anderson
Instrument Rating | 3/2/2025
Riley Richter
First Solo | 2/12/2025
Jace Walters
First Solo | 2/7/2025
Ryan Murphy
Private Pilot | 2/4/2025
Ryan Hassel
Commercial Multi-Engine | 11/22/2024
Toby Carlsson
First Solo | 11/18/2024
Josh Will
First Solo | 10/26/2024
Josh Kleckner
First Solo | 10/13/24
Colton Utecht
Private Pilot | 10/3/24
Ethan Mickelson
Private Pilot | 9/27/24
Matthew Gross
Commercial Pilot | 9/25/24
Ian Lilleby
Private Pilot | 9/24/24
Andrew Huxley
Private Pilot | 9/20/24
Karter Hilde
Instrument Rating | 9/6/24
James Babbitt
First Solo | 9/5/24
Renee Forde
Private Pilot | 8/30/24
Cameron Blazek
Instrument Rating | 8/30/24
Jenniffer Wittman
Private Pilot | 8/20/24
Brody Richard
Private Pilot | 8/13/24
Ryan Hassel
Commercial Pilot | 8/4/24
Nicholas Lorshbough
First Solo | 8/1/24
Matthew Gross
Instrument Rating | 8/1/24
Grace Weisenburger
First Solo | 7/29/24
Brett Besenfelder
Instrument Rating | 7/16/24
Peder Lindell
Multi-Engine Rating | 7/16/24
Kevin Kelly
First Solo | 7/10/24
Annika Bjerke
Commercial Pilot | 7/6/24
Louima Dort
First Solo | 7/3/24
Dominik Vierstraete
Private Pilot | 7/3/24
CONTACT US
FARGO JET CENTER – FLIGHT SCHOOL
Hector International Airport (KFAR)
3802 20th Street North
Fargo, ND 58102 USA
fly@fargojet.com | +1 (701) 373-8864
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