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At Departure Aviation Services LLC, our mission is to provide exceptional flight training personalized to each individual. Our professional instruction will equip you to become a skilled and well-prepared aviator, whether you aim to become a private pilot or pursue an aviation career. Our instructors customize their training to ensure students are fully prepared. As a values-driven organization, safety is our top priority.

Give us a call to get more information or to start your journey in aviation.

Call Hector Valleortiz at 472-243-8049 or email us at info@departureaviationservices.com

Airplane Courses

At Departure Aviation Services LLC, we offer a comprehensive range of pilot certificates, catering to all levels of expertise. Our courses include Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-engine pilot certificates. We also provide tailwheel, high-performance, and complex-airplane endorsements. Additionally, we have a Gleim Basic Airplane Training Device (BATD) for our clients to maintain their instrument currencies. Our school operates under Part 61 regulations, and we customize the training to suit each individual student's needs.

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Private Pilot Certificate

Whether you're looking to learn to fly for fun or you want to become an airline pilot, flight training at Departure Aviation Services begins with your Private Pilot's Certificate.

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Instrument (IFR)

Having an Instrument rating will make you a better pilot by enhancing your skill at precisely controlling the aircraft, your ability to operate in complex air traffic control scenarios and your confidence to fly safe in changing weather conditions.

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Commercial

Having a Commercial Pilot Certificate allows you to transform your passion for flying into an exciting and rewarding career. Not only is it essential if you want to fly for pay, but it will improve your flying skills, control and confidence in more challenging situations.


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Multi Engine

A multi engine rating extends your piloting capabilities and offers an exciting way to explore new airspaces. Whether you are a private or commercial holder, think beyond single-engine aircraft with this additional FAA certification that equips you for flight of multiple engine.

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Rotary Transition

This course is the perfect pathway and necessary first step for rotary wing pilots to earn the credential to fly fixed winged aircraft. This one makes everything else possible.

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Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Being a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is a great way to share your passion for aviation, build flying time, improve your skills, and get paid to do it. Teaching others to fly can be a great way to move forward in your own flying and your own career.


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CFI-Instrument

Being a Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) is the next value-added credential in your portfolio of aviation ratings. It's a great way expand your hour-building capacity, hone your own instrument flying, and of course, get paid to do it.

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Tailwheel, High Performance & Complex Endorsement

An endorsement is basically a "sign-off" from a Certified Flight Instructor that states that the pilot has received the required training for the particular task.

We Offer Flight Training

Departure Aviation Services is a veteran-owned, family operated small business conveniently located on the grounds of the Lauringburg/Maxton Airport, KMEB.

We offer flight training under
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) PART 61.

Our professionally focused and exceptionally capable cadre of flight instructors and staff deliver ground school and flight instruction for private pilot, commercial pilot, and instrument add ons, certified flight instructor, and rotary wing transition. Click on the button below to contact us and get started today!

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