Welcome to San Diego Flight Training International and the Airline Direct® Academy center located in beautiful Southern California.
For those just starting a learn-to-fly program, to professional aviators working towards advanced pilot and instructor ratings and certificates, SDFTI has delivered safe quality instruction since opening in 1989.
The tabs above will bring you to information specific to the needs of prospective international, career, and non-career students. There is additional general information about SDFTI and for current students. |
24 Hour Lesson Scheduling:
Schedule Pointe Online System

Flight Training Hours:
Monday-Sunday 24 hours
Admissions Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday
9 am to 11:30 am
Dispatch Hours:
Monday – Saturday
8 am to 6:30 pm
Sunday
7 am to 4:30 pm
Contact Info:
info@sdfti.com
(858) 569-1822
Location:
HEADQUARTERS
Fleet Aircraft Flightline & Hangars
Montgomery Field (KMYF)
San Diego
Offices, Dispatch,
& Briefing Rooms
Aero Office Park
8745 Aero Drive,
Suite 103
Aero Office Park, across Aero Drive from Montgomery Field, at Sandrock Road.
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Week of Mar 3
rise 6:14 a.m. - set 5:47 p.m.
Week of Mar 10
rise 6:06 a.m. - set 5:53 p.m.
Week of Mar 17
rise 5:57 a.m. - set 5:58 p.m.
Week of Mar 24
rise 5:48 a.m. - set 6:03 p.m.
Week of Mar 31
rise 5:38 a.m. - set 6:08 p.m.
Week of April 7
rise 5:29 a.m. - set 6:13 p.m.
Week of April 14
rise 5:21 a.m. - set 6:18 p.m.
Week of April 21
rise 5:12 a.m. - set 6:23 p.m.
Week of April 28
rise 5:05 a.m. - set 6:28 p.m.
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NEXT CAREER GROUP CLASS - March 10
Airline Direct® Academy - Begins with Private
Maximum class size - 10 students.

Two tracks available:
Commercial Direct Program (Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multiengine in 34 weeks)
Professional Pilot Program (Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multiengine, CFI, CFII, MEI, CRM, and Career preparation in 43 weeks)
Reserve your seat - call 858-569-1822 - ask for the admissions department.
- NEXT POST-PRIVATE CAREER GROUP CLASS - March 10
Airline Direct® Academy - Begins with Instrument
Maximum class size - 10 students.
Two tracks available:
Commercial Direct Program (Instrument, Commercial, and Multiengine in 26 weeks)
Professional Pilot Program (Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multiengine, CFI, CFII, MEI, CRM and Career Preparation in 35 weeks
Reserve your seat - call 858-569-1822 - ask for the admissions department.
- International Transfers from Other US Schools OKAY
If you are on an I-20 we can help you transfer to a better condition at SDFTI. Contact our admissions department with your situation for consideration. Call 858-569-1822
- As Seen on TV - SDFTI was featured on "Aviation Week In Review." See their evaluation and report here.

- WANTED! - Professional Instructors
SDFTI flight instructors log an average of 100 flight hours every month; a perfect opportunity for a professional aviator on an airline career path.
At SDFTI, you will build hours in our clean modern 19-aircraft fleet that includes four Garmin G-1000 172's and the new Flyit Professional advanced FTD. SDFTI is a busy Part 141 training environment that is also a Cessna Pilot Center and an Airman Certification Representative for Commercial, Instrument, and Private.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume to our Chief Pilot by email (info@sdfti.com) or fax (858) 569-5030. Only the best candidates will work in Southern California, the best flight training environment in the United States! CFII's Preferred.
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Professional SUCCESS Stories
Many students come to SDFTI and our Airline Direct ® Academy hoping to be professional aviators. Here are the most recent graduates who are flying the dream!
- ATTENTION Indian Student Candidates
SDFTI has made an exclusive arrangement with Quantum India Academy to assist you in navigating the registration and government clearance process.
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International Commercial Multiengine Program SPECIAL.
SDFTI announces a special program to take international students economically through private, instrument, commercial,
and multiengine courses in four to six months. SDFTI can provide an I-20 for a M1-Visa. Please follow this link for additional details.

- Hats Off to these Successful Students ...
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2-Day Private Pilot Written Knowledge Test Prep Ground School
Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM both days. $200.00
Call 858-569-1822 to attend.
Learn to fly, start a commercial aviation career, schedule a tour,
or get additional information on professional pilot training in
San Diego:
info@sdfti.com - 858-569-1822- info request form
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