“Whether you would like to fly just for fun
or become one of our career aviators,
Wings of the Cascades has a special
program just for you.”
Mary Schu Dominick
President, Chief Pilot/Chief Instructor
CAREER FLIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM
Our FAA approved Part 141 flight training curriculum at Wings of the Cascades can take you from your very first Discovery Flight, through your Private Pilot Certificate, the Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate and FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificates in as little as one year! Start your training now, to earn income and build flight time in the exciting world of aviation. Need to work? We can personalize your flight training schedule to meet your needs. Wish to continue your education? Our online degrees let you attend classes when and where it best suits your lifestyle. It is as simple as going online. Best of all, if you need financing, a simple online application can solve your payment issues with a low interest deferred student loan.
AVIATION COLLEGE DEGREE
Here is an amazing opportunity to complete a 2 year Aviation Associate Degree in Applied Science or a 4 year Bachelor of Science Degree in the Aviation Professional Pilot program. You may already have general education college credits that can transfer to the program. Your flight training credits will be completed in central Oregon with Wings of the Cascades. Go online any time of day or night to attend classes at your convenience with Utah Valley University. You may qualify for federal loans and grants through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov) program to pay your tuition. Although a college degree is not always required for a career in aviation, it is one more piece of the hiring puzzle in the corporate aviation and airline industry. UVU has a long standing reputation of accreditation in the aviation industry, and is regarded among the very best in affordable aviation online programs. You will never have to live on someone else's schedule or leave central Oregon to complete this affordable degree program!
Flight training credit can also be transferred to Embry Riddle University toward their aviation college degree.
Download
the UVU Global Aviation Degree Center Brochure
Download
the AOPA Flight Training Brochure
FINANCING
You may be able to finance your college tuition with FAFSA, however the flight training programs have additional help through Sallie Mae. The application process makes financing easy. However, before you apply, please call Mary Schu Dominick for a consultation and work session to complete the easy online application. Immediate approval is available and flight training can begin shortly. Need to work? We'll personalize your flight training schedule to meet your needs so you can plan for the coming weeks. You can work and do full time flight training!
As a Cessna Pilot Center and partner with Cessna, we have the newest innovations in safety focused training curriculum available as part of our FAA approved Part 141 Flight Training program. Our amazing new Cessna training materials suit today's technology and your busy lifestyle. Computer Based Instruction (CBI) with our CD ROM based programs, allows you to progress through the interactive video material at your own pace. Learn the information before each flight, including a flight preview of what will happen when you take the controls of the same new Cessna on your next flight lesson. Not a computer wizard? Help is simply a telephone call away! Need a fast computer? Our flight training center has new computers available for your convenience. It's just that easy!
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
You will be flying our new and historically safe Cessna 172 Skyhawk airplanes with fuel injected 180 horsepower engines. The amazing new state of the art avionics packages have GPS coupled to the two axis autopilot, moving maps, electric trim and more. The latest in flight technology and safety features are available in these beautiful aircraft which can help you transition from a great single engine beginning into the glass cockpit of a corporate jet!
JET TRAINING
Listen for the Thunder of Hooves… Coming soon Wings of the Cascades will take delivery of the first of two Cessna Citation Mustangs. Currently in the certification process at Cessna Aircraft, these two personal/business jets will be used for advanced training and fractional ownership.
Experience the ultimate corporate jet training in the cockpit of our exciting Cessna Citation Mustang. Or own a piece of this airplane to fly for business and pleasure.
Be among the first to take this giant galloping leap into the future of aviation.
Cessna Citation Mustang - the affordable personal or business jet!
