Professional Flight Training School

Collegiate Aviation Program

Professional Flight Training

Professional Flight Training School

Collegiate Aviation Program

Professional Flight Training

First Flight is a Texas 501(c)(3) non-profit that was formed to bring awareness to the Stephen F. Austin State University Aviation Program and the Flying Jacks. First Flight is also on a mission to raise awareness and share opportunities in aerospace and aviation with our K-12 youth. The First Flight team believes that our youth are the most valuable, yet most neglected resource we have, and we must do more to bridge and expose our youth to the world of opportunities that exist.

Each of our Flying Jacks students will undergo 5 FAA check rides throughout their flight training to obtain each of their pilot ratings. These check rides are not only rigorous, but also quite expensive, costing approximately $1,200 for each ride. Additionally, we hope to expose youth to opportunities in aerospace and aviation by hosting them at the HCH facilities. This allows them to spend time with our flight instructors and students, and even experience flight in our simulators and aircraft.

Our vision is a world where we break down all barriers, exposing our youth to dream of a world beyond the walls of a classroom. Through aligned goals and strong partnerships, the First Flight team believe we can discover tomorrow's aerospace and aviation leaders.

Each of our Flying Jacks students will undergo 5 FAA check rides throughout their flight training to obtain each of their pilot ratings. These check rides are not only rigorous, but also quite expensive, costing approximately $1,200 for each ride. Additionally, we hope to expose youth to opportunities in aerospace and aviation by hosting them at the HCH facilities. This allows them to spend time with our flight instructors and students, and even experience flight in our simulators and aircraft.

Our vision is a world where we break down all barriers, exposing our youth to dream of a world beyond the walls of a classroom. Through aligned goals and strong partnerships, the First Flight team believe we can discover tomorrow's aerospace and aviation leaders.