San Diego Flight Training International

On the 15th of April I got my PPL here, with 79hours under my belt. Now I'm off to the Philippines to volunteer as a missionary pilot for the rest of my earthly life. I'll miss the Sdfti family of aviators. God bless you guys and thank you again for your continuous improvement over the years.
5 7 years ago (02-05-2018)

Very friendly and helpful staff. Instructors are committed and dedicated to seeing you thrive as a student they make flight training easy and worthwhile.
5 8 years ago (13-06-2017)

I came to SDFTI to do my private training. I was so impressed with the program and how well I was treated that I continued on for my instrument rating. I will say it was a little more expensive then I was quoted, but I also need more flight hours to meet the FAA standards. This should be your school when looking for flight training in San Diego.
4 8 years ago (10-05-2017)

I found this school to be extremely helpful not to mention they have every licenses and certifications available to get you in the airlines. You're going to spend money, don't complain about it. It takes time and work and money. It will not be free. Remember that you're doing this as a profession. You would pay triple if not more in the medical field! The staff is exceptional and willing to help you if you want it. The program itself has a good foundation for growing within the industry. If they don't feel comfortable in moving forward in certain exams because of flying it's not to waste your money, it's simply for safety and everyone else's. You're flying a effin aircraft into the sky, if you can't perfect it alone why would you move forward in flying up to 250 people in commercial. Be more realistic in the things you think about. Also build tougher skin. Need to be able to handle constructive criticism, it isn't to make you cry but only to build you into a better version of yourself. This is is a great business! If it's your passion to fly, they have all the tools you need and more to make it happen!
5 9 years ago (06-01-2017)

I am a Seventh day Adventist Christian and also a medical Missionary in the Philippines since 2011 who decided to come to America to get my Pilot training (PPL and IR) to go back to the Philippines and volunteer as a Missionary pilot. I have searched through the whole America for 2yrs looking for a school that would change my status from tourist to a student and upon a visit to San Diego I google flight school near me and SDFTI was 18miles away and top of the list, to be honest I called in first and I spoke to the President who answered the phone ( the norm). The school caught my attention because of the word "International" I was not surprised at all with the outcome. I was scheduled for a meeting with the president in 5 mins of our phone call. I went in and guess what my status was changed, I was enrolled and I started my training in less than 1 month after that visit. I did read the reviews on google earth and I found it to be a LIE that this school is ripping off the foreign students. Of all the shool's I applied to this one was the cheapest. Since I have been studying here I have no regrets at all. The instructors do work as a team, they all function as one inspite of their individuality. I am originally from Jamaica and most of the staff and students have visited my country so it was so easy to get along with everyone there. They always have time to listen to your individual needs. My religion never gets in the way of others at all, the respect is seen and felt. We are a family, president is very very humble, flexible and downright caring if you ask me. I can hang out with the mechanic at the maintenance hanger anytime and always learn whats going on with our airplanes. The planes are not perfect but trust me they are in tip top shape 98% of the time and if anything goes wrong we always have our mechanic a call away. I love my school. I find no fault with this school, all my challenges is always on my part (financially, getting the hang of flying, etc) I look forward to finishing up my training as soon as possible and I will always remember my first day at this school. Its hard to be late when you always get a text and an email of EACH schedule class be it flight or grounds. This school is perfect for all those who value their lives enough to want a safe, family oriented learning environment. From finding housing to enrollment to finishing your training SDFTI is not a flight school for you, its a family of aviators that you have not met as yet but we are looking forward to meeting you. Come and join us
5 8 years ago (01-06-2017)