FLIGHT TRAINING

TAKE YOUR FLYING DREAM INTO REALITY

Hundreds of adventuresome people have earned their wings through the Fargo Jet Center – Flight Training School. No matter if you’re flying for recreation or career advancement, we’re the place for you.

Students learn in new-model Cessna training aircraft
Cessna’s web-based instruction course allows our students to train at home at their own pace

You can learn to fly at many airports, but Fargo’s Hector International Airport presents a fun, challenging learning experience.

Looking for assistance with flying? AOPA offers scholarships to high school students, teachers, primary flight training students, and pilots pursuing advanced ratings or certificates.

AOPA SCHOLARSHIPS

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Recognized as one of the best flight schools in the nation by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
New training aircraft with glass cockpit
GPS avionics are included in all of the IFR-rated planes
We have several full-time instructors
All of our instructors work with your schedule, whether it’s weekends, mornings, afternoons, or nights
Our online flight scheduling system makes it easy to plan your sessions, wherever you are. Real-time availability ensures accuracy when scheduling planes
PSI Testing Center – all FAA written exams can be taken at the flight school

Advisory Note: you will need a medical certificate before flying solo in an airplane. We suggest you get complete this before beginning flight training. This will alert you to any condition that would prevent you from becoming a pilot before you begin your lessons.

Congratulations to our flight school team for earning a spot in the 2019 Flight Training Experience Awards as a Distinguished Flight School!

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Discovery Flight
$230

Ready to take the controls? Our expert flight instructors will guide you through the exciting basics of flying in a newer-model Cessna 172S. You’ll get to pilot the aircraft yourself—flying as much or as little as you’re comfortable! This 45-minute adventure also includes an exclusive tour of our state-of-the-art facilities. Whether you’re curious about flight training, aircraft, or aviation as a career, we’re here to answer all your questions and fuel your passion for the skies!

Gift Certificates
(any amount)

READY FOR AN ADVENTURE?

Wondering what it's like to fly an airplane or are you looking for an exciting & unique gift idea?

Our Discovery Flights are ready to be scheduled over the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo area! A first-hand experience with flying + overlooking the beautiful sights of our magnificent city = one memorable experience!

The details: $230 | 45-minute flight

Book yours today!

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Piper Archer

Cessna 172

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Piper Seneca

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READY FOR TAKEOFF? START FLYING TODAY!

Private Pilot

Instrument Rating

Commercial Pilot

piper seneca II fargo jet center flight school

Multi-Engine Rating

Certified Flight Instructor

Airline Transport Pilot

Piper Seneca Fargo Jet Center Flight School

High Performance Endorsement

Complex Endorsement

Tailwheel Endorsement

FLIGHT SCHOOL STAFF & INSTRUCTORS

Tajae Viaene

Director of Flight School Operations

Contact: tviaene@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, North Dakota State University
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

Tate Russell

Chief Flight Instructor

Contact: trussell@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

M.B.A., North Dakota State University
B.S. in Management, North Dakota State University
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
NATA Safety 1st Certified

Mike Paulson

Certified Flight Instructor | Charter Pilot

Contact: mpaulson@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
FAA Gold Seal Instructor
Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

Hannah Fisichella

Flight School Administrative Assistant

Contact: hfisichella@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

A.S., Metropolitan Community College
Certified Test Center Proctor

Jayme Opp

Lead Flight Instructor

Contact: jopp@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)

Bo Gullickson

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: bgullickson@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.B.A. in Aviation Management, University of North Dakota
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)

John Frankl

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: jfrankl@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.S. in Commercial Aviation, Concentration in Safety, University of North Dakota
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)

Justin Hawk

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: jhawk@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.B.A. in Aviation Management, University of North Dakota
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Cullen Rein

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: crein@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Kamron Luick

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: kluick@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Caleb Hill

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: chill@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.S. in Commercial Aviation, University of North Dakota
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)

NIcholas Hamilton

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: nhamilton@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.S. in Commercial Aviation, Concentration in Aviation Safety and Business Aviation, University of North Dakota
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)

FLIGHT SCHOOL NEWS & EVENTS

Stay up-to-date on all our flight school happenings!
Check out our recent newsletter:

FLIGHT SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

PILOT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Josh Kleckner

First Solo | 10/13/24

Colton Utecht

Private Pilot | 10/3/24

Ethan Mickelson

Private Pilot | 9/27/24

Matthew Gross

Commercial Pilot | 9/25/24

Ian Lilleby

Private Pilot | 9/24/24

Andrew Huxley

Private Pilot | 9/20/24

Karter Hilde

Instrument Rating | 9/6/24

James Babbitt

First Solo | 9/5/24

Renee Forde

Private Pilot | 8/30/24

Cameron Blazek

Instrument Rating | 8/30/24

Jenniffer Wittman

Private Pilot | 8/20/24

Brody Richard

Private Pilot | 8/13/24

Ryan Hassel

Commercial Pilot | 8/4/24

Nicholas Lorshbough

First Solo | 8/1/24

Matthew Gross

Instrument Rating | 8/1/24

Grace Weisenburger

First Solo | 7/29/24

Brett Besenfelder

Instrument Rating | 7/16/24

Peder Lindell

Multi-Engine Rating | 7/16/24

Kevin Kelly

First Solo | 7/10/24

Annika Bjerke

Commercial Pilot | 7/6/24

Louima Dort

First Solo | 7/3/24

Dominik Vierstraete

Private Pilot | 7/3/24

Ryan Downs

Instrument Rating | 6/25/2024

Tyler Swanson

Private Pilot | 6/9/2024

Alex Reader

First Solo | 6/3/2024