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Pilot Transfer Program

Already training to be a pilot? Earn up to $4,570 if you transfer to Coast.

Transfer credits

Up to $4,000*

Complimentary Training and Flight

$570 value*

The reasons students transfer to Coast.

Schedule a Discovery Call
Coast aircraft on the flight line
Well maintained aircraft

In-house maintenance means speedy return to service, not waiting on a grounded fleet while your training stalls.

Coast CFI mentoring a student
One-On-One Training

At Coast, you get one-on-one training with an experienced CFI—the focused, personal attention that gives you the highest quality training.

Dedicated Scheduling Team
Dedicated Scheduling Team

Enough aircraft and instructors to keep you flying on a dependable timeline toward your certificates.

How the Pilot Transfer
Program works.

  1. 01

    Screening call

    Schedule a transfer-student screening call to get started.

  2. 02

    Fly with us

    Complete a complimentary 2-hour training event, including a flight with a Coast instructor.*

  3. 03

    Assessment

    Complete a final training assessment and records/logbook review.

  4. 04

    Acceptance*

    Receive formal acceptance into the Pilot Transfer Program.

  5. 05

    Train & earn

    Complete your training at Coast and save money as you go.*

* Acceptance is not guaranteed. Coast reviews all elements of your transfer — records, logbook, certificates/ratings, and screening performance — against its safety, proficiency, and training standards. If all requirements are met and approved, Coast will notify you in writing of your acceptance and confirm the credits you’re eligible to earn.

Common Flight School Problems

Coast Flight Training


  • Grounded aircraft & maintenance delays
  • Rotating instructors
  • Hard-to-book schedules
  • Progress that feels delayed
  • In-house maintained, modern G1000 fleet
  • Dedicated 1-on-1 instruction
  • Industry-leading flight operations
  • A predictable path to your certificates

What makes Coast best in class.

In-house maintenance

Maximum uptime. Trusted schedules.

Modern fleet (G1000)

Airline Style Avionics

Dedicated instructors

1-on-1 training style

Safety record

FAA-published metrics

Ops & communication

World-class operations

Pilots who graduated.

Schedule a Discovery Call

“I went from a corporate desk to the flight deck — Coast made the pivot real.”

Shelbie Hammer

SkyWest First Officer

“I built every one of my hours at Coast. Now I’m flying the line at SkyWest.”

Luis Lopez

SkyWest First Officer

“From day one the dream felt within reach. Today I fly for Republic.”

Zach Eilers

Republic Airways First Officer

“Coast bridged my military time to the airlines — now I’m in the left seat of a 747.”

Sean McHugh

Atlas Air 747 Captain

Claim your offer

Up to $4,570* in transfer credits & complimentary training. See program terms below.

Got questions? Quick answers.

01.How much money can I save?

Up to $4,000 in transfer credits, earned as you complete each rating with us — PPL, Instrument, Commercial, and your instructor ratings. Plus a complimentary 2-hour training event valued at up to $570, for up to $4,570 in total credits and offers.*

02.Will my hours and ratings transfer?

Most do. Bring your logbook and we will confirm exactly what carries over before you commit to anything.

03.Do you accept Part 141 training records?

Yes. We review your Part 141 paperwork and map it to our approved syllabus.

04.What is the complimentary 2-hour training event?

A 2-hour session including a flight with a Coast instructor and other training relevant to your current rating — so you experience the Coast difference firsthand before you commit.

05.Can I use VA / GI Bill benefits after transferring?

Eligible programs and campuses accept VA funding. Tell us your situation and we will confirm.

06.How fast can I start?

Often within a week of your screening call, depending on your records and schedule.