Thrust Flight Opens New School Near Phoenix

Latest campus aims to train airline pilots amid growing demand.

Caleb Revill

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET

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Thrust Flight aircraft [Credit: Thrust Flight]

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Thrust Flight, a Dallas-based aviation training school, has opened its fourth facility and first outside of Texas at Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona.
The expansion aims to address the significant and growing demand for professional pilots, particularly in the U.S. Southwest, as projected by industry reports.
The new campus will offer Thrust Flight's "Zero Time to Airline" program, an FAA-approved Part 141 training designed to help students earn a commercial pilot's license and secure airline employment in as little as two years, including career partnerships with major regional airlines.

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Thrust Flight, a Dallas-based aviation training school, has officially launched its newest facility at Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona, in response to a surge in demand for professional pilots across the U.S. Southwest, the company stated.

The campus, located nearly 20 miles east of Phoenix, marks Thrust Flight’s fourth location and first outside of Texas. Classes are enrolling now and will start on August 25.