Launch Your Aviation Career

Your path to becoming an airline pilot starts here.

5
YEARS IN BUSINESS
12,000+
FLIGHT HOURS
500+
PILOTS TRAINED
9
AIRCRAFT IN FLEET
Accelerate your flight training

We Train World Class Pilots & Flight Instructors

We prioritize your success with a proven track record of students achieving their goals.

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GREAT FIXED BASE OPERATOR WITH PILOT LOUNGE & CLASSROOMS

EXPERIENCED
INSTRUCTORS &
FAA TRAINING PROGRAMS

PROVEN PIPER TRAINER AIRCRAFT WITH MODERN AVIONICS

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Flight Training

Choose First Team for your professional pilot training!  Learn the knowledge and gain experience to be a commercial pilot and flight instructor with us.  Then build flight hours towards regional airline requirements.

With 30 years of experience, our programs combine best practices from civilian and military aviation to keep you safe and on course to reach your aviation goal. For current pilots, we offer ground school, flight reviews, instrument ratings, and advanced training and endorsements.

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Aircraft Fleet

Our Piper Cherokee aircraft are proven trainers and certified for private, instrument and commercial flight training.  Equipped with Garmin GPS navigators, Aspen electronic Flight Displays and maintained by our on-site A&P mechanics.
Our aircraft are well positioned for your flight training and a short distance from Arlington, Germantown, Lakeland and Collierville TN.

ABOUT FIRST TEAM PILOT TRAINING

Meet Your Flight Instructors

We are a goal driven and results oriented team of professional flight instructors ready to train the next generation of future pilots and airline captains. Our flight training programs are structured to your experience level and schedule. We use proven training methods, online and in-person classes so you can reach your aviation goals efficiently and within budget.  Click below to learn more about our certified flight instructors who will make your flight training experience exceptional.

Larry Kampa
First Team Pilot Training not only gave my son the skills to successfully pass his private pilot check ride, but also the confidence, skills and knowledge as he enters college to become a commercial pilot. I am thankful...
shannon s.
Great instructors! Making learning to fly an awesome experience.
colin r.
4.9 Star Rating on Google
First Team Pilot Training is making all the right moves! All of their airplanes are being updated with outstanding avionics. Scheduling training and flight time is a breeze...very responsive and quickly addresses any problems.
adam j.

The Latest News at First Team Pilot Training

🛩Congratulations to our newest Private Pilot!🎉 We're proud to announce that another student has successfully passed their Private Pilot checkride and earned their wings! Achieving a PPL is a significant accomplishment and the foundation for a future in aviation. It takes dedication, focus, and countless hours of study and flight training to reach this point, all in 18-months while working full-time while working at St. Jude! Well done, and welcome to the pilot community!
Congratulations to Reid Zellner - our newest Instrument Rated Pilot! 🛩🌧✈️ Mastering the skies - even when the weather doesn't cooperate. Ready to take your training to the next level? Let us help you earn your wings, rain or shine.
Chief Flight Instructor - Larry Kampa receiving his Master Pilot Award from Jim Dixon, Memphis FISDO for 50 plus years of safe flying and his dedication to aviation.
Dr. Morris Ray presenting Sean Tanner with his Private Pilot Certificate for passing his checkride! 🛩️ Big thanks to instructor Jacob Gill (Gold Seal Flight Instructor) for his expert guidance and support throughout the journey.

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