Being a pilot isn’t just a passion, it’s also one of the highest-paying careers. At major airlines, pay can reach about $400,000 a year — a top-end range, not a starting salary. See how your income grows over time.
Career earnings over a long career can exceed $12M, as shown on the page chart.
Competence Start your university career with us at the world’s best aviation university.
Your flight training from the Private Pilot License to the Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot License.
Experience Complete your Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) courses.
Gain paid experience as an instructor. Accumulate 1,500 flight hours.
Career in the USA Complete the ATP-CTP Program.
Start your professional career with an airline in the US. Accumulate over 2,500 total flight hours.
OMS Pilot Green Card Program.
In addition to earning your pilot’s license, you can earn a Bachelor’s or Master’s in aeronautical sciences from the world’s leading aviation university.
Phase 1 – Training and Competence (9 to 11 months)
In this phase, students obtain their first licenses and begin their university career in Aeronautical Sciences with the world’s leading aviation.
“From your first day, you are preparing not only to fly, but to lead.”
Until Accumulating of up to 1,500 flight hours
In this phase, the student obtains instructor licenses and begins their paid internship as a flight instructor.
“Professional coaching to monitor your academic and career progress”
Once the student reaches 1,500 flight hours, the gain acces to guaranteed job placement with a regional airline in the United States.
“This program doesn’t end with your diploma. It ends when you sign your contract as an airline pilot.”
Wherever you are, the sky’s not the limit; it’s just the beginning. We are present in more than 15 countries, with offices or official ambassadors in:
Asia 
Latin America 
Middle East 
Europe and more 
Alexander Figueroa At Alpha in Miami I grow as a pilot every day. International students and instructors feel like family.
Juan Paucar Instructors push us to our full potential. Every flight brings me closer to becoming a professional pilot.
Jorge Pelaez Alpha makes the path possible: licenses, an Embry-Riddle degree, and real help with English, housing, and paperwork.
Muhammad Shehroz I asked to finish my CFI as fast as possible. Alpha signed me off in six weeks without cutting safety.
Musab Asib A few weeks in, Alpha already feels like home. The team had everything ready before my first flight.
Siyoung Eo Coming from Korea, Alpha made U.S. aviation feel within reach—from first certificate to airline interviews.
Sophia Corredor Aguirre From day one they trained me as a confident pilot and welcomed me into a community that truly cares.
Lucas Bonnard Studying at Embry-Riddle through Alpha has been the adventure of my life. It already feels like family.
Andres Estrada I found passion, professionalism, and genuine care. Instructors mentor you, and this community wants you to succeed.
