Fast-Track Your Future in Aviation
Flight School Overview
Structured, Career-Ready Training
At Sanders Flight Training Center, we don’t just train pilots—we build aviation careers. Whether you’re an aspiring aviator starting fresh or a military pilot transitioning to the airlines, our FAA-certified Part 141 Flight Training Center offers a structured, accelerated pathway to your goals.
With three training locations in Jasper, Tuscaloosa, and Huntsville, Alabama, a fleet of 30+ aircraft, and seven-day-a-week operations, we ensure no delays and no unnecessary obstacles—just efficient, career-focused flight training.

Why Choose Sanders Flight Training Center?
When it comes to launching your aviation career, every day counts. At Sanders, we combine structured training, speed, and career-focused support to help you move from the classroom to the cockpit—fast and with confidence. Here's what sets us apart:
Accelerated Training Programs
Military to Airlines Transition
High Job Placement Success
No Wait Times, No Delays
Start in 7 Days or Less
One-Stop Convenience
Fast-Track Your Airline Career in as Little as 12 Months
Professional Airline Pilot Career Track
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Private Pilot Certificate
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Instrument Rating
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Commercial Pilot - Single Engine
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Commercial Pilot - Multi Engine
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Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
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Certified Flight Instructor (CFII)
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Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
Part 141 Certified Course
Private Pilot Certificate
Have you ever dreamed of learning how to fly?
The Sanders Flight Training Center Private Pilot Airplane Course will be your first step in making that dream a reality. As an FAA Approved Part 141 Pilot School our course of instruction is certified by the FAA ensuring that your experience will be structured, efficient, accountable, and fun! Student Pilots immersed in this type of training will be able to earn their Private Pilot License in as little as 8 weeks.
Part 141 Certified Course
Instrument Rating
After achieving your Private Pilots License, the next step is your Instrument Rating! The Instrument Rating is some of the most challenging training that an aspiring professional pilot undertakes.
Learning to fly and navigate by solely referencing the aircraft instruments, you will no longer be limited to flying on clear weather days. Upon completion of this course you will gain all of the knowledge and skills required to properly asses weather and fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Our Instrument Rating Course is a certified FAA Part 141 Training Course which ensures your experience will be structured, efficient, accountable, and fun! Full-time student pilots immersed in the Sanders Flight Training Center Instrument Rating Course can earn their Instrument Rating in as little as 4 weeks.
Part 141 Certified Course
Commercial Pilot – Single Engine
In order to fly for compensation or hire, a pilot must obtain a Commercial Pilot Certificate. During your commercial pilot training you will return to the basic rigors of flying, building a significant amount of solo flight time in addition to the required dual flight instruction.
The Sanders Flight Training Center Commercial Pilot Course is a Certified FAA Part 141 Training Course which ensures your experience will be structured, efficient, accountable, and fun! Full-time student pilots immersed in the Sanders Flight Training Center Commercial Rating Course can earn their Commercial Pilot Certificate in as little as 3 Months.
Part 141 Certified Course
Commercial Pilot – Multi Engine
Are you ready to take your professional flying career to the next level?
As a nationwide leader in multi-engine flight training, Sanders Flight Training Center multi-engine courses are delivered in a highly efficient manner and have been continuously refined over our company's history in order to deliver exceptional results. This course is delivered in an accelerated manner with 99% of our students achieving their multi-engine rating in less than 2 weeks. Allow our instructors and staff to exceed your training expectations while gaining the skills and confidence necessary to operate complex, multi-engine aircraft with precision and safety.
Part 141 Certified Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is one of the best ways to gain valuable flight experience, build hours, and get paid to fly while working toward an airline or commercial aviation career.
At Sanders Flight Training Center, our FAA Part 141-certified CFI Course provides the training, mentorship, and teaching skills needed to become a professional flight instructor.
By earning your CFI certification, you’ll not only enhance your own piloting skills but also train the next generation of aviators while quickly meeting airline hiring minimums.
Part 141 Certified Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFII)
A Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) Certificate allows you to teach instrument flight training and expand your opportunities as a professional flight instructor.
At Sanders Flight Training Center, our FAA Part 141-certified CFII Course is designed for current CFIs who want to advance their careers, gain valuable experience, and build flight hours faster while preparing students for safe and proficient instrument flying.
With structured training, hands-on mentorship, and a fleet of modern IFR-equipped aircraft, we ensure that CFII candidates graduate with the skills and confidence needed to instruct instrument-rated pilots.
Certified Course
MULTI-ENGINE INSTRUCTOR (MEI)
A Multi-Engine Instructor (MEl) Certificate allows you to train pilots in multi-engine aircraft, expanding your
instructional qualifications and increasing your earning potential.
At Sanders Flight Training Center, our FAA Part 141-certified ME Course is designed to enhance your teaching skills, build multi-engine flight hours, and prepare you for advanced aviation careers. This certification is essential for instructors who want to gain experience in complex aircraft operations, accelerate their airline career progression, and meet ATP hiring minimums faster.With structured training, hands-on mentorship, and a fleet of modern IFR-equipped aircraft, we ensure that CFII candidates graduate with the skills and confidence needed to instruct instrument-rated pilots.
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Available Courses
When it comes to launching your aviation career, every day counts. At Sanders, we combine structured training, speed, and career-focused support to help you move from the classroom to the cockpit—fast and with confidence. Here's what sets us apart:

Delta ATP-CTP Course

SFTC ATP-CTP Course

Military To ATP Course

Main Office - Jasper AL
Walker County Airport - Bevill Field (KJFX)
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville International Airport (KHSV)
Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa National Airport (KTCL)
Ready To Fly?
Let’s Get You There— Fast.
- Schedule a Discovery Flight and experience the Sanders Flight Training difference firsthand.
- Complete an Admissions Request today if you would like to reserve your seat, set up a tour, or simply require more data.
- Talk to an Advisor once we receive your admissions request, you will receive digital correspondence on course availability and enrollment requirements with a program that fits your needs.