Fly Here. Get Hired Here.

From your first discovery flight to a paid flying career — Merlin is the full path.

Stage 1

Start Your Journey

0 hours · No certificate required

You are officially a student pilot.

Stage 2

~60–80 hours total

Private Pilot Certificate earned.

Stage 3

~50 additional hours

Instrument Rating added to certificate.

Stage 4

~20–40 additional hours

Certified Flight Instructor certificate earned.

Stage 5

Hired · Building flight hours

Join the Merlin instructor team
Build hours toward commercial minimums
Merlin graduates may be considered for affiliated aviation opportunities as the organization grows.

You fly. We pay. Career in aviation begins.

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