Flight Training in Huntsville, AL
Premier Flight Training
Huntsville International Airport (KHSV)
Sanders Flight Training Center provides career-focused, accelerated flight training at Huntsville International Airport (KHSV). As an FAA Part 141-certified flight school, our Huntsville location is designed for aspiring airline pilots, commercial aviators, and flight instructors who want to train in a high-traffic, professional airspace environment.
With direct airline career pathways, mentorship from experienced pilots, and structured training programs, Sanders Flight Training Center in Huntsville offers the ideal setting for students who are serious about an aviation career.

- Located at Huntsville International Airport (KHSV), a Class C airspace.
- Real-world airline environment with commercial and corporate aviation traffic.
- Ideal for students pursuing airline and corporate pilot careers.
- FAA Part 141 programs for structured, efficient flight training.
- Seven-day-a-week operations to ensure no training delays.
- 141 Single Engine career oriented training at a busy airport environment
- GI Bill®-approved flight training for military pilots transitioning to civilian aviation.
- Financing options and tuition payment plans to support career pilots.
Why Sanders Flight Training Center in Huntsville?
Full Career Pathways—All in One Place
Programs Offered in Huntsville, AL
Our Huntsville campus delivers structured, professional flight training in a Class C airport environment, ideal for students aiming for airline or corporate careers. From Private Pilot to CFII, every program is built to move you forward—fast. With access to experienced instructors, and real-world IFR conditions, students gain the confidence and credentials to succeed in competitive aviation roles.
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Private Pilot Certificate
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Instrument Rating
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Commercial Pilot - Single Engine
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Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
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Certified Flight Instructor (CFII)
Part 141 Certified Course
Private Pilot Certificate
Have you ever dreamed of learning how to fly?
The Sanders Flight Training Center Private Pilot Airplane Course will be your first step in making that dream a reality. As an FAA Approved Part 141 Pilot School our course of instruction is certified by the FAA ensuring that your experience will be structured, efficient, accountable, and fun! Student Pilots immersed in this type of training will be able to earn their Private Pilot License in as little as 8 weeks.
Part 141 Certified Course
Instrument Rating
After achieving your Private Pilots License, the next step is your Instrument Rating! The Instrument Rating is some of the most challenging training that an aspiring professional pilot undertakes.
Learning to fly and navigate by solely referencing the aircraft instruments, you will no longer be limited to flying on clear weather days. Upon completion of this course you will gain all of the knowledge and skills required to properly asses weather and fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Our Instrument Rating Course is a certified FAA Part 141 Training Course which ensures your experience will be structured, efficient, accountable, and fun! Full-time student pilots immersed in the Sanders Flight Training Center Instrument Rating Course can earn their Instrument Rating in as little as 4 weeks.
Part 141 Certified Course
Commercial Pilot – Single Engine
In order to fly for compensation or hire, a pilot must obtain a Commercial Pilot Certificate. During your commercial pilot training you will return to the basic rigors of flying, building a significant amount of solo flight time in addition to the required dual flight instruction.
The Sanders Flight Training Center Commercial Pilot Course is a Certified FAA Part 141 Training Course which ensures your experience will be structured, efficient, accountable, and fun! Full-time student pilots immersed in the Sanders Flight Training Center Commercial Rating Course can earn their Commercial Pilot Certificate in as little as 3 Months.
Part 141 Certified Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is one of the best ways to gain valuable flight experience, build hours, and get paid to fly while working toward an airline or commercial aviation career.
At Sanders Flight Training Center, our FAA Part 141-certified CFI Course provides the training, mentorship, and teaching skills needed to become a professional flight instructor.
By earning your CFI certification, you’ll not only enhance your own piloting skills but also train the next generation of aviators while quickly meeting airline hiring minimums.
Part 141 Certified Course
Certified Flight Instructor (CFII)
A Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) Certificate allows you to teach instrument flight training and expand your opportunities as a professional flight instructor.
At Sanders Flight Training Center, our FAA Part 141-certified CFII Course is designed for current CFIs who want to advance their careers, gain valuable experience, and build flight hours faster while preparing students for safe and proficient instrument flying.
With structured training, hands-on mentorship, and a fleet of modern IFR-equipped aircraft, we ensure that CFII candidates graduate with the skills and confidence needed to instruct instrument-rated pilots.
What We Offer
Additional Services in Huntsville
Airline Hiring & Career Placement Support
At our Huntsville location, students benefit from direct connections to regional airlines and aerospace industry partners.
- Career mentorship from airline professionals
- Logbook reviews, resume prep, and interview coaching
- Support navigating hiring pathways for first officer roles
Advanced Flight Simulators & IFR Training
Train in a controlled, high-density airspace and enhance your skills with advanced simulator technology.
- Scenario-based IFR and multi-engine training
- Focused preparation for commercial and ATP-level performance
- Used to reinforce emergency procedures, systems management, and precision flying

Our Locations
Expanding Our Reach and Impact
With growing demand for professional pilot training, Sanders Flight Training Center has expanded beyond its headquarters in Jasper. Today, the flight school operates three training locations in Alabama.

Main Office - Jasper AL
Walker County Airport - Bevill Field (KJFX)
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville International Airport (KHSV)
Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa National Airport (KTCL)