gateway program
250 Total Flight Hours
100 Multi-Engine Hours
40+ Hours Part 135 Ground School
5–6 Months Full-Time Target
$64,995 Total Program Price
Pompano Beach, Florida – KPMP
you have the ratings
now build the experience
Gateway is built for commercial pilots with instrument and multi-engine ratings who need another 250 flight hours to reach 500 total. The program includes 100 multi-engine hours, structured cross-country flying, and Part 135 ground training to strengthen your judgment, crew coordination, and preparation for charter employment.
Reaching 500 hours supports eligibility for certain VFR Part 135 positions. Additional regulatory, operator, and hiring requirements apply.
what happens after training?
Discovery Flight School partners directly with Part 135 operators to connect your training with professional opportunities. Within 90 days of successful program completion, you’ll receive a guaranteed interview with an operator partner—a chance to demonstrate your knowledge, judgment, and professionalism.
We coordinate the interview. You bring the preparation. Employment depends on the operator’s requirements, your qualifications, and your ability to meet the performance and knowledge standards.
The interview opens the door.
What you bring through it still matters.
The guaranteed interview is an opportunity to prove yourself—not a guarantee of employment, a specific operator, or a specific aircraft.
this program is not
for everyone
Different pilots need different things from their training.
The Gateway Program is intentionally built for students who can make flight training a priority and want structure, standards, accountability, and significant flight experience—not simply the quickest path to the next hour threshold.
Need primarily weekend or occasional training
Want the lowest-cost option to build hours
Cannot train on a full-time schedule
Prefer highly flexible, unstructured training
Are still unsure whether professional aviation is your goal
probably not the right fit
if you:
Are committed to becoming a professional pilot
Can make training your full-time priority
Want direct feedback and defined standards
Value experience beyond certificate minimums
Want to fly professionally without becoming a CFI
Want multi-engine experience to be a meaningful part of your training
A STRONG fit
if you:
Not sure where you fit? That's worth a conversation. Tell us where you are now, what you're working toward, and what you need from your training. We'll help you decide whether Discovery makes sense for you.
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Discovery Flight School provides career-focused flight training at Pompano Beach Airpark (KPMP) in Pompano Beach, Florida. Designed by Part 135 Captains and Chief Pilots, our programs build multi-engine experience, cross-country and IFR skills, and crew coordination for careers in charter aviation.