WHERE DO I START?

FLIGHT SCHOOL

TAKE YOUR FLYING DREAM INTO REALITY

Hundreds of adventuresome people have earned their wings through the Fargo Jet Center – Flight School. No matter if you’re flying for recreation or career advancement, we’re the place for you.

Area’s only Cessna Pilot Center
Students learn in new-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, afternoon 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
Complete insurance coverage is built-in to your rental fee for the plane
Lasergrade Testing Center – all FAA written exams can be taken at the flight school

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Discovery Flight
$149

Thinking about becoming a pilot? Our experienced flight instructors will walk you through the basics of flight in a newer-model Cessna 172S, and you’ll get to fly the airplane as much as you are comfortable. The flight lasts roughly 45 minutes and it includes a tour of our facilities. In addition, we are happy to answer any questions you have about flight training, airplanes, or aviation in general.

Airplane Ride
$200

Give your friends and family a gift they’ll never forget! Our newer-model Cessna 172S aircraft offer a panoramic view over the Fargo-Moorhead area and a life-changing adventure for all ages. With capacity for up to three people, your flight will have you airborne for approximately 45 minutes. The ride can even be customized if you would like to see your home or business from the air.

Gift Certificates
(any amount)

FLIGHT SCHOOL EVENTS & SEMINARS

Upcoming Flight School Events:

Stay tuned for future events at Fargo Jet Center!

Questions: pilot@fargojet.com | 701-373-8864

FLIGHT SCHOOL TRAINING FLEET

C172SP SKYHAWK

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C182RG SKYLANE

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PIPER SENECA

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C140 TAILWHEEL

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READY FOR TAKEOFF? START FLYING TODAY!

Private Pilot

Instrument Rating

Commercial Pilot

Multi-Engine Rating

Instructor Rating

Airline Transport Pilot

High Performance Endorsement

Complex Endorsement

Tailwheel Endorsement

FLIGHT SCHOOL STAFF

Mike Paulson

Flight School Manager / Chief Flight Instructor

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)

Tajae Viaene

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Contact: tviaene@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, North Dakota State University
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Remote Pilot Certificate

KaSaundra Olstad

Flight School Administrative Assistant

Contact: solstad@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.S. in Education / Minor in Coaching and PE
Management and Customer Service with United, Delta, and Frontier Airlines – 18 Years
Certified Test Center Proctor

Colin Johnson

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: cjohnson@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.S. in Aeronautics, University of North Dakota
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)

Erik McCague

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: emccague@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.S. in Aeronautics, University of North Dakota
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)

This Could Be You!

Certified Flight Instructor

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PILOT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ben Mack

First Solo | 6/6/18

Paul Grindeland

Private Pilot | 5/25/18

Jacob Mehlhouse

Private Pilot | 5/24/18

Tyler Gullekson

Instrument Pilot | 5/22/18

Adam Brainard

Private Pilot | 5/22/18

Bob Christianson

Private Pilot | 5/11/18

Tyler Sparrow

Instrument Pilot | 5/7/18

Korissa Lindquist

First Solo | 4/23/18

Andrew Arnold

First Solo | 4/23/18

John Yale

First Solo | 4/8/18

Adam Brainard

First Solo | 3/7/18

Wyatt Beethe

Private Pilot | 2/23/18

Andrew Fogarty

First Solo | 2/6/18

Matthew Riley

First Solo | 2/6/18

Tommy Leikas

Private Pilot | 2/5/18

David Stokka

Certified Flight Instructor | 1/31/18

Rielly Norton

First Solo | 1/29/18

Dillon Omberg

Private Pilot | 1/19/18

Jordan Honeyman

First Solo | 1/16/18

Jacob Mehlhouse

First Solo | 1/12/18

Ryutaro Yoshihara

Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) | 1/4/18

Tate Russell

Private Pilot | 1/3/18

Joe Wetch

First Solo | 12/29/17

Elayna Hall

First Solo | 12/27/17

Tommy Leikas

First Solo at FJC | 12/18/17

Brian Jorvig

Instrument Pilot | 12/12/17