FLIGHT TRAINING

TAKE YOUR FLYING DREAM INTO REALITY

Hundreds of adventuresome 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 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.

Looking for assistance with flying? AOPA offers scholarships to high school students, teachers, primary flight training students, and pilots pursuing advanced ratings or certificates.

AOPA SCHOLARSHIPS

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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
PSI Testing Center – all FAA written exams can be taken at the flight school

Advisory Note: you will need a medical certificate before flying solo in an airplane. We suggest you get 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.

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Congratulations to our flight school team for earning a spot in the 2019 Flight Training Experience Awards as a Distinguished Flight School!

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Discovery Flight
$200

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.

Gift Certificates
(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: $200 | 45-minute flight | anyone, any age welcome

Book yours today!

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FLIGHT SCHOOL EVENTS & SEMINARS

Upcoming Flight School Events:

Join us for our upcoming FAASTeam Pilot Seminar!

WHEN: TBA
TIME: TBA
WHERE: Fargo Jet Center | West Building

TOPIC: TBA

FOOD: TBA; Bring your appetite!

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

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FLIGHT SCHOOL TRAINING FLEET

C172SP SKYHAWK

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C182RG SKYLANE

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CIRRUS SR-20

PIPER ARCHER

PIPER SENECA II

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READY FOR TAKEOFF? START FLYING TODAY!

Private Pilot

Instrument Rating

Commercial Pilot

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Multi-Engine Rating

Certified Flight Instructor

Airline Transport Pilot

High Performance Endorsement

Complex Endorsement

Tailwheel Endorsement

FLIGHT SCHOOL STAFF & INSTRUCTORS

Mike Paulson

Flight School Manager

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

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)
Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP)

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

Tate Russell

Lead Flight Instructor

Contact: trussell@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

M.B.A., North Dakota State University
B.S. in Management, North Dakota State University
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
NATA Safety 1st Certified

Tyler Sparrow

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: tsparrow@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Jon Smith

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: jon@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Nathan Barraza

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: nbarraza@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)

Andrew Fisichella

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: afisichella@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

ATP Flight School Graduate
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)

Matthew Edwards

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: medwards@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.S. in Landscape Design & Construction, University of Tennessee
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)

PILOT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Justin Halvorson

First Solo | 8/11/21

Noah Johnson

First Solo 8/5/21

Elli Syvertson

First Solo | 8/5/21

Quinn Nowacki

Private Pilot | 8/3/21

Kalin Lachowitzer

First Solo | 8/3/21

Dylan Taves

First Solo | 7/27/21

Ellie Wachenheim

First Solo | 7/17/21

Benson Boulger

First Solo | 7/16/21

Jared Heller

First Solo | 7/13/21

Murad Mammadov

First Solo | 7/9/21

Jayden Ouart

First Solo | 7/8/21

Zachary Douglas

Private Pilot | 7/7/21

Neil Ebeling

Private Pilot | 7/2/21

William Mickelson

Private Pilot | 7/1/21

David Goulet

Instrument Rating | 6/30/21

Jacob Kostecke

Private Pilot | 6/19/21

Chris Kraemer

Private Pilot | 6/17/21

Peder LaBerge

Instrument Rating | 6/10/21

Justin Kleckner

Private Pilot | 6/9/21

Kyle Roesler

First Solo | 6/3/21

Connor Johnson

First Solo | 6/2/21

Levi Maguire

First Solo | 5/28/21

Cole Christenson

First Solo | 5/26/21

Jake Floyd

Multi-Engine Instructor | 5/19/21

Skylar Seckerson

First Solo | 5/2/21

Eric Arnston

First Solo | 4/30/21

Jacob Sahl

First Solo | 4/26/21

Noah Gianfranceschi

Private Pilot | 4/20/21

Andrew Cook

Private Pilot | 4/20/21

Matt Hanson

First Solo | 3/18/21

Neil Ebeling

First Solo | 3/13/21

Chris Kraemer

First Solo | 3/3/21

Jayme Opp

Commercial Pilot | 2/25/21

Dylan Diemer

First Solo | 2/24/21

Justin Lindteigen

Instrument Rating | 2/19/21

Tyler Thomas

Airplane Add-On | 2/17/21

Grant Hemberger

First Solo | 1/12/21

Justin Kleckner

First Solo | 1/10/21

Isaiha Berberich

Private Pilot | 1/6/21