Florida, USA – Pan Am Flight Academy, a US-based full-flight simulator training provider (Part 142 organisation), has highlighted its FAA-approved Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) ATP-CTP classroom, enabling pilots to complete ground school remotely before attending simulator training in Miami up to 60 days later.

• The new format allows pilots to complete:

  • 4-day live, instructor-led ground school online via Pan Am’s smart classroom platform

  • 2-day in-person simulator sessions in Miami

• The FAA-approved structure enables candidates to separate ground and simulator phases by up to 60 days, increasing scheduling flexibility for airline-sponsored and self-sponsored pilots.

• The VILT model is designed to:

  • Reduce travel-related expenses

  • Provide access to real-time, interactive instruction

  • Maintain regulatory compliance while optimizing training timelines

• Simulator training is available across multiple aircraft platforms, including:

  • Boeing: B737NG, B737MAX, B747, B757, B767, B777

  • Airbus: A320, A330

  • Saab: SF340

Source: Pan Am Flight Academy
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