Flight Training International, Inc.

What Flight Training International, Inc. does

Flight Training International, Inc. (FTI) is a privately held, FAA-approved flight training center authorized under 14 CFR Part 142, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado with a secondary training facility in Miami, Florida. The company delivers paid pilot training courses — ATP-CTP, ATP Rating, and Type Ratings for Boeing (B737, B757/767, B777, B787) and Airbus (A320, A330) aircraft — using FAA-approved Level C and Level D Full Flight Simulators, supplemented by partner access to simulators at United Airlines, Boeing, and Airbus training facilities. Core technology includes in-house proprietary simulator infrastructure, a Training Management System (TMS) for electronic grading and recordkeeping, Comply365 cloud-based Document & Communication Manager for paperless instructional content distribution, and iPad Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) for cockpit operations training.

FTI serves three primary customer segments: individual commercial pilots pursuing ATP certification and type ratings (with VA/GI Bill funding and partner-pilot discounts offered); US military and government entities including the USAF 89th Airlift Wing (exclusive C-40B provider since 2015), US Navy Fleet Logistics Support Wing (exclusive C-40A provider since 2012), New Jersey Air National Guard, NASA (747 SOFIA), the FAA, and the Department of Defense; and Part 121/125/135 commercial operators such as ABX Air and Dubai Air Wing requiring initial, recurrent, or requalification training. Revenue is generated primarily through professional-services course fees (ATP-CTP listed at $4,200 with type rating courses priced by quote and duration), with bundled packages — ATP-CTP + ATP, ATP + Type Rating, and full ATP-CTP + ATP + Type Rating — designed to be completed in under two weeks.

Go-to-market is direct: phone-based sales (303-329-0999, 800-233-0050), website contact forms (ftiratings.com), dedicated sales/enrollment staff, government contracting channels for military and agency clients, and dedicated B2B account management for airline operators. Marketing channels are limited primarily to the company website, a Twitter presence (@FTI_Ratings), and editorial blog content covering FAA regulatory topics and pilot career advice. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue.

Name

Flight Training International, Inc.

Legal name

Flight Training International, Inc.

Website

https://ftiratings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flight Training International, Inc. (FTI) is a privately held, FAA Part 142–approved flight training center founded in 1993 in Denver, CO with a Miami facility, delivering ATP-CTP, ATP Rating, and Boeing and Airbus type ratings on Level C/D simulators to commercial pilots, US military branches, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pilot Flight Training

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Flight simulator training
• Pilot certification courses
• Aircraft type ratings
• ATP certification training
• Aviation training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flight Training Services: FTI generates revenue primarily through offering paid flight training courses including ATP-CTP courses, ATP Rating courses, and Type Rating courses for Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Training is delivered in simulators at their facilities in Denver and Miami.
2. Training Partner Discounts: FTI offers discounted pricing for pilots who bring a training partner to complete courses together, providing cost savings on course fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Flight Training International operates an FAA Part 142-approved flight training center offering ATP-CTP, ATP Rating, and Type Rating courses for Boeing (B737, B757/767, B777, B787) and Airbus (A320, A330) aircraft using Level C and Level D Full Flight Simulators at its Denver, CO and Miami, FL facilities. Programs are delivered by instructors with major U.S. carrier experience, with flexible standalone, package, and specialty options for individual pilots, government/military clients, and commercial air carriers.

Product overview

Flight Training International is an FAA-approved training center authorized under 14 CFR Part 142, offering a comprehensive suite of flight training programs for commercial airline pilots. The core portfolio centers on ATP Certification Training (ATP-CTP), ATP Rating courses, and Type Ratings for both Boeing (B737, B757/767, B777, B787) and Airbus (A320, A330) aircraft. These offerings are delivered through Level C and D full flight simulators at facilities in Denver, CO and Miami, FL. The company provides flexible training options including standalone courses, combined package deals (ATP-CTP + ATP, ATP + Type Rating, ATP-CTP + ATP + Type Rating), and specialty programs such as Cross Crew Qualification (CCQ), airline interview preparation, foreign license conversions, and requalification/recurrent training. Training is delivered by experienced instructors with major airline backgrounds using state-of-the-art simulators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 8-9 day type rating courses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Comply365coreTechnology or Integration · 22 January 2021Comply365 provides FTI with cloud-based Document & Communication Manager (DCM) for targeted distribution of manuals and instructional content to instructors and students. Enables FTI to deliver paperless operations with targeted and personalized delivery of job-critical training data.
• United AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTI trains in world-class United Airlines training facilities, utilizing their simulators and training infrastructure for pilot training programs.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTI trains in Boeing training facilities, utilizing Boeing's world-class simulators and training infrastructure for Boeing aircraft type ratings.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTI trains in Airbus training facilities, utilizing Airbus's world-class simulators and training infrastructure for Airbus aircraft type ratings.
• U.S. Air Force (89th Airlift Wing)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive training provider of C-40B flight training for USAF 89th Airlift Wing since September 2015. Performs initial, refresher, recurring pilot training for USAF C-40B flight crews based at Andrews AFB.
• U.S. Navy (Fleet Logistics Support Wing)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive training provider of C-40A flight training for US Navy since 2012. Provides initial and recurrent training to pilots and crew chiefs at Fort Worth, Texas.
• New Jersey Air National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected in 2011 to provide training to pilots of the New Jersey Air National Guard operating C-32B (757-200) in support of US policy.
• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides pilot and flight engineer training for NASA pilots operating NASA's 747 SOFIA Aircraft (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy).
• FAAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides training to FAA inspectors on A320, A330, B777, and B747. FAA inspectors involved in flight test and certification receive training at FTI facilities.
• Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides training to DOD crews on an as-needed basis in a variety of aircraft. FTI is frequently turned to because of proven ability to meet high-quality training needs on short notice.
• Dubai Air WingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHas provided 747-400 training to Dubai Air Wing for the past several years.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Aviation training arm of the Lufthansa Group providing type rating and pilot training for commercial aircraft, primarily in Europe. Comparable to FTI in offering Boeing/Airbus type ratings, but operating primarily in a different geographic market.

Direct peers

• FlightSafety International: A leading global provider of professional aviation training with a network of learning centers and full-flight simulators covering commercial, business, and military aircraft. Closely comparable to FTI in Part 142-equivalent type rating and recurrent training, with broader geographic scale.
• Pan Am International Flight Academy: Pilot training organization offering FAA-approved type rating and ATP-related programs, including for Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Comparable to FTI as a Part 142 training provider focused on commercial pilot career pathways.
• ATP Flight School: Largest US flight training school offering ATP-CTP and career pilot programs, with a national training footprint. Comparable to FTI in ATP and career-track pilot training, though more weighted toward ab initio pilot pipeline.
• Aerosim Flight Academy: FAA-approved Part 141 flight training academy providing ATP-CTP, airline-oriented pilot training, and type rating preparation. Comparable to FTI in offering FAA-approved commercial pilot training programs.

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Global aviation training leader operating the world's largest network of civil aviation training centers, including pilot type rating and recurrent training for Boeing and Airbus fleets. Comparable to FTI in core offerings but at much larger scale and across multiple aviation segments.
• Boeing Global Services (Training & Professional Services): OEM-operated pilot training organization offering type rating and instructor training on Boeing aircraft, often through partner centers. Comparable to FTI as a source of Boeing type rating training, with the unique advantage of OEM authority.
• Airbus Training Center (Airbus Services): OEM-operated training organization offering type rating courses on Airbus commercial aircraft and integrated pilot training services. Comparable to FTI as a source of Airbus type rating training, leveraging OEM authority and global facilities.

Others

• American Airlines Flight Academy: Airline-affiliated pilot training initiative focused on developing a pilot pipeline for American Airlines. Comparable to FTI as a provider of ATP/CTP-aligned commercial pilot training, though anchored to a single airline customer.

Emerging players

• Republic Airways / LIFT Academy: Airline-affiliated pilot training program offering ab initio through ATP-CTP pathways to Republic Airways cadets. Comparable to FTI in producing ATP-qualified pilots, though vertically integrated into a single airline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FTI_Ratings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flight-training-international-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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