WHERE DO I START?

FLIGHT TRAINING

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.

Congratulations to our team for earning a spot in the 2018 Flight Training Experience Awards as a Distinguished Flight School!

To learn more about this award, CLICK HERE

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

CONTACT US

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)

TAKE AN AIRPLANE RIDE OVER THE FARGO-MOORHEAD-WEST FARGO AREA!

Looking for an exciting & unique gift idea or just want to experience something out of the ordinary?

Our airplane rides are ready to be scheduled over the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo area! An airplane ride + overlooking the beautiful sights of our magnificant city = one memorable experience!

The details: $200 | 45-minute flight | up to 3 passengers | anyone, any age welcome

Book yours today!

Airplane Ride Contact Form

FLIGHT SCHOOL EVENTS & SEMINARS

Upcoming Flight School Events:

There are no scheduled events at this time. Stay tuned for the next one!

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

High Performance Endorsement

Complex Endorsement

Tailwheel Endorsement

FLIGHT SCHOOL STAFF & INSTRUCTORS

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
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
Remote Pilot Certificate

Anna Grindeland

Flight School Administrative Assistant

Contact: agrindeland@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.A. in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Event Planning and Promotion, Minnesota State University Moorhead
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)

Tyler Gullekson

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: tgullekson@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Remote Pilot Certificate
NATA Safety 1st Certified

Mitchell Lipson

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: mlipson@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.B.A in Aviation Management with a minor in Economics, University of North Dakota
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

This Could Be You!

Certified Flight Instructor

APPLY TODAY!

PILOT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Grace Rames

First Solo | 8/8/19

Gavin Sunderland

First Solo | 8/2/19

Gabriella Danyo

First Solo | 7/31/19

Kendal Mautz

First Solo | 7/3/19

Carson Hagen

Commercial Pilot | 6/24/19

Bob Christianson

Commercial Certificate | 6/10/19

Tyler Sparrow

Commercial Pilot | 5/20/19

Kadin Olson

First Solo | 5/12/19

Carson Hagen

Instrument Rating | 5/10/19

Benjamin Clark

First Solo | 5/7/19

Nutdanai Nongnuang

First Solo | 4/23/19

Nick Newby

Commercial Pilot | 4/15/19

Preston Beyers

Private Pilot | 4/8/19

Matthew Walter

Private Pilot | 4/8/19

Nathan Sayler

Instrument Pilot | 4/7/19

Ryan Maier

First Solo | 3/26/19

Ryan Fu

First Solo | 3/22/19

Ryan Ottis

Multi-Engine | 3/19/19

Chad Pietz

CFI | 03/15/19

Brian Strand

Instrument Pilot | 3/6/19

Ben Lapp

First Solo | 2/19/19