[Jacksonville, Florida, September 12] – Sterling Flight Training has taken delivery of two new Piper Archer TXs, growing its fleet of aircraft and training devices.
These new aircraft represent Sterling’s commitment to provide students access to the most reliable and latest technologically advanced training tools and aids. Each Archer TX is designed specifically for efficient, comfortable and safe single-engine flight training, and is outfitted with Garmin’s G1000 NXi cockpit.
This investment comes as student enrollment continues to grow through Sterling’s FAA-approved 141 in-house training courses and university partnerships with Purdue University Global and Liberty University’s aviation degree programs.
Despite setbacks due to COVID-19, the aviation industry is still anticipating a strong demand and rebound for professional pilots when airlines recover from the pandemic. At minimum, the time it takes to qualify for an airline pilot job is 2-3 years so new students will be well-positioned to enter the industry just as hiring demands resume.
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About Sterling Flight Training
Sterling Flight Training, a portfolio company of Wexford Capital LP, is Jacksonville’s premiere flight school, offering programs from private pilot to professional pilot. Backed by a team of airline industry veterans with more than 100 years of combined aviation experience, the Sterling team has led the training initiatives for thousands of airline pilots across the US. Students receive training they can trust with safety always top of mind. The school is FAA and VA approved, and offers degrees through both in-house training programs and university affiliations. For more information, visit sterlingflight.com.
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