What Fly Corps Aviation does

Fly Corps Aviation is a privately held FAA-certified flight school operating from a single campus at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) in Savannah, Georgia. Founded in 2014, the company delivers general aviation flight training under both FAA Part 61 and Part 141 curricula, taking students from zero experience through private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, multi-engine, complex aircraft, and instructor certifications (CFI, CFII, MEI). The school maintains a fleet of 13+ aircraft spanning Cessna, Diamond, Piper, and Waco models, including modern Diamond DA-42NG multi-engine trainers and a Waco YMF-5 biplane.

The business operates a vertically integrated service model combining flight training, aircraft rental, in-house FAA-certified A&P maintenance, a pilot supply retail shop, and an on-site cafe (Fly-Corps Cafe). Revenue is generated primarily through professional flight training services and usage-based aircraft rentals, with ancillary revenue from maintenance, pilot shop merchandise, and cafe food and beverage sales. Pricing is uniformly unit-based, with a $149 discovery flight as the customer acquisition entry point and per-hour training, rental, and retail pricing thereafter. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the flycorps.com website, supplemented by a partnership with Liberty University that channels students into a BS Aviation Professional Pilot degree program. The company serves three primary segments: aspiring pilots pursuing professional certifications, licensed pilots renting aircraft or seeking advanced ratings, and university students enrolled in the Liberty University degree pathway. The headcount is 18 employees, and operations are concentrated in Southeast Georgia with no disclosed geographic expansion.

Name

Fly Corps Aviation

Legal name

Fly Corps Aviation

Website

https://flycorps.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fly Corps Aviation is an FAA Part 61 and Part 141 flight school at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, training aspiring and licensed pilots from private pilot through instructor certifications. It serves individual students, licensed renters, and Liberty University degree candidates via a 13-aircraft fleet, in-house maintenance, pilot shop, and on-site cafe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flight Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Flight training
• Aircraft rentals
• Aviation maintenance
• Pilot certification
• Aviation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Savannah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Flight Training Services: Core revenue from flight training programs including private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, and advanced certifications. Training is conducted under both Part 61 and Part 141 FAA-approved curricula.
2. Aircraft Rentals: Revenue from renting aircraft to students and renters. Fleet includes Cessna, Diamond, Piper, and Waco aircraft. Insurance requirement: minimum $25,000 non-owned hull insurance for renters.
3. Aircraft Maintenance Services: In-house maintenance team providing 100-hour & annual inspections, AD compliance, repairs, troubleshooting, and avionics wiring support for their fleet and potentially external aircraft.
4. Cafe and Pilot Shop: Self-serve cafe serving snacks, bakery items, drinks, and coffee (partnered with Cup to Cup and Auspicious Baking Company). Pilot shop sells merchandise, textbooks, study guides, and flight supplies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fly Corps Aviation is a FAA-certified Part 61 and Part 141 flight school operating out of Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) in Savannah, Georgia. It delivers pilot training from Private Pilot through Commercial and Instructor certifications, supplemented by aircraft rentals, in-house aircraft maintenance, a pilot retail shop, and an on-site cafe. It also partners with Liberty University to provide flight training for a BS Aviation Professional Pilot degree.

Product overview

Fly Corps Aviation is a comprehensive flight school and aviation service provider operating from Savannah, GA. The company offers a unified portfolio built around its core flight training programs (Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot) supplemented by specialized ratings (Multi-Engine, Complex Aircraft Endorsement) and instructor certifications (CFI, CFII, MEI). The portfolio includes aircraft rental and maintenance services, a pilot shop retail operation, an on-site cafe, and a partnership with Liberty University for degree programs. Discovery flights serve as the entry point for prospective students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Pilot License Training Foundational FAA-approved flight training program for aspiring pilots seeking their first pilot certificate, covering basic flight maneuvers, regulations, and solo flight preparation.
• Instrument Rating Training Advanced training enabling pilots to navigate using instrument references only, expanding operational capability in low visibility and adverse weather conditions.
• Commercial Pilot License Training Professional pilot training program qualifying graduates to pilot aircraft for hire or reward, covering advanced maneuvers and operational procedures.
• Multi-Engine Rating Specialized rating training in twin-engine aircraft operation, covering advanced flight maneuvers, engine management, and emergency procedures for multi-engine flight.
• Complex Aircraft Endorsement Training program covering retractable landing gear, controllable-pitch propellers, and flaps operations for high-performance aircraft.
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Instructor certification training preparing pilots to teach flight training to student pilots.
• Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII) Advanced instructor rating enabling pilots to teach instrument flying techniques.
• Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) Instructor certification for teaching multi-engine aircraft operations.
• Rotary Transition Program Transition training for fixed-wing pilots moving to rotary-wing (helicopter) aircraft.
• BS Aviation Professional Pilot Degree Partnership program with Liberty University offering a bachelor's degree in aviation with professional pilot training, where Fly Corps provides flight training and Liberty University provides academic coursework.
• Discovery Flight Introductory 45-minute flight experience for prospective students priced at $149, including flight over Downtown Savannah and Tybee Island with opportunity to take the flight controls.
• Aircraft Rentals Rental fleet of training and complex aircraft including Cessna, Piper, Diamond, and Waco models for qualified pilots, with a minimum $25,000 non-owned hull insurance requirement.
• Aircraft Maintenance Services FAA-certified A&P mechanic services including 100-hour and annual inspections, AD compliance, troubleshooting, repairs, and avionics support for the fleet and external aircraft.
• Pilot Shop Retail shop offering pilot supplies, textbooks, study guides, flight bags, kneeboards, aeronautical charts, and Fly-Corps branded merchandise.
• Fly-Corps Cafe Self-serve cafe offering snacks, bakery items, coffee drinks, and lunch items in partnership with Auspicious Baking Company and Cup to Cup coffee roaster.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Liberty UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering BS Aviation Professional Pilot degree program. Fly Corps provides flight training while Liberty University provides academic coursework for students pursuing professional pilot careers.
• Auspicious Baking CompanyminorOthersProvides fresh baked goods and sandwiches (two sandwich varieties of the month) delivered 1-2 times weekly to the Fly-Corps Cafe. Menu changes weekly.
• Cup to CupminorOthersLocal coffee roaster providing espresso-based drinks for the self-serve coffee program at Fly-Corps Cafe. Coffees range from straight espresso to lattes and cortados.
• AVEMCOminorOthersRecommended renter's insurance provider for pilots renting aircraft. Fly Corps requires minimum $25,000 non-owned hull insurance.
• AOPAminorOthersRecommended non-owned aircraft insurance provider option for students and renters.
• Traver's Aviation InsuranceminorOthersRecommended aviation insurance provider for non-owned aircraft coverage.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: CAE is a global aviation training giant operating flight training centers and simulator-based programs for airlines and business aviation. It is a broad incumbent in pilot training rather than a local Part 141 competitor, but overlaps on the career-track pilot pipeline that Fly Corps feeds into.
• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International is a long-established provider of professional pilot and crew training, primarily simulator-based for airlines and corporate operators. Comparable as a broad incumbent shaping the downstream market for the pilots Fly Corps trains.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Embry-Riddle is the leading U.S. aviation university with integrated flight training on its own campuses. Comparable as a much larger degree-plus-flight-training incumbent competing for the same career-track students as Fly Corps' Liberty partnership.
• Purdue University Global / Purdue Aviation: Purdue's aviation programs combine a degree pathway with professional pilot training, similar in structure to Fly Corps' Liberty University partnership but at far greater institutional scale and brand reach.

Direct peers

• Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology: Aviator College is a degree-granting aviation school with integrated flight training from PPL through advanced ratings. Comparable to Fly Corps in offering structured, degree-linked professional pilot training under FAA Part 141.
• ATP Flight School: ATP is the largest FAA Part 141 flight training network in the U.S., offering the same PPL-through-CFI career-track pipeline as Fly Corps across multiple locations. It is the most direct national-scale comparison for Fly Corps' career-track, multi-rating training model.
• Epic Flight Academy: Epic Flight Academy is a Part 141 flight school offering PPL through ATP/CTP and international student (M1 visa) pathways. Directly comparable to Fly Corps on training scope, Part 141 certification, and degree-affiliated career pathways.
• Kingsky Flight Academy: Kingsky is a smaller, multi-fleet Part 141 flight school offering PPL, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI programs with a comparable fleet mix (Cessna, Piper, Diamond). Directly comparable on training scope and independent-school positioning.
• Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology: Spartan combines accredited aviation degree programs with on-site Part 141 flight training — closely mirroring Fly Corps' Liberty University partnership model but at much larger scale. Comparable in bundling academics with career-track pilot training.

Others

• Piper Aircraft: Piper Aircraft is a major OEM of training and general aviation aircraft — including the Cherokee and Arrow variants that make up a significant portion of Fly Corps' fleet. Relevant as an upstream equipment supplier and ecosystem participant rather than a direct training competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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