Jet Pilot Transition Training Course
Learn How to Fly Jets With Confidence
Designed to accelerate your transition to jets — even before stepping into the sim.
Stepping into jet aircraft from piston-powered platforms is one of the most thrilling upgrades a pilot can make. But it comes with new systems, new performance limits, and a very different mindset.
Our Jet Transition Training Course gives you the essential knowledge and confidence to fly jets safely and skillfully.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated by real jet pilots.
Trusted by flight departments and training centers.
accelerate your jet pilot journey
✈️ What You’ll Learn Inside In Your Jet Transition Training
- How jets handle differently from piston aircraft — and how to adapt
- Crucial differences in systems: pressurization, anti-ice, automation
- Why swept-wing aerodynamics matter — and how to manage stalls
- The logic behind high-altitude jet engine operations and energy management
- Understanding VNAV, FMC, and advanced jet avionics
- CRM and crew coordination for single-pilot transitioning pilots
- Real-world tips from ATP instructors with thousands of jet hours
"Rich's has trained me from piston Cirrus up through the Beech Premier Jet. He is a veritable expert in the field of flight training. I wish I had a distilled course like this jet transition training curriculum!"
~ H. V., Long-time Flight Student of Rich Pickett
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Rich Pickett, ATP
President, Personal Wings
Tigre Pickett, ATP
Vice President, Personal Wings
Transitioning to Jets Can Be Intimidating
But It Doesn’t Have to Be.Pilots coming from piston aircraft often face a steep learning curve: higher speeds, new systems, different energy management, and far less time to react.
This course was built by pros who know the transition — and how to teach it.
Whether you're preparing for a type rating, airline job, or flying your own private jet, this course will sharpen your edge before you even step into the sim.
What You’ll Learn Inside Your Jet Transition Training
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How jets handle differently from piston aircraft — and how to adapt
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Crucial differences in systems: pressurization, anti-ice, automation
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Why swept-wing aerodynamics matter — and how to manage stalls
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The logic behind high-altitude jet engine operations and energy management
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Understanding VNAV, FMS's, and advanced jet avionics
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CRM for single-pilot transitioning pilots
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Real-world tips for the transitioning jet pilot
Course Format: Study Anytime, Anywhere
Self-paced training
Interactive quizzes
Mobile + desktop friendly
Bonus content and real-world walkthroughs
Lifetime access + logbook endorsement upon verified completion
What Makes Us Different
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Built from real-world jet flight experience (not just textbook theory)
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Updated for current systems and FAA standards
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Designed for both Pro Pilot Track and Owner-Operator Track
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Includes quizzes to reinforce key systems and procedures
Ideal For:
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Piston pilots preparing for their first jet type rating (Cirrus to Vision Jet Pilots)
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Professional pilots moving from turboprop to jet
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Owner-pilots upgrading to CJ, Phenom, Eclipse, or similar jets
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Flight instructors or aviation educators looking to deepen jet systems knowledge
What's Inside Your Training
Our comprehensive Jet Transition Training is designed from a real-world approach to jet aviation for your benefit
Jet Performance & Takeoff • Swept Wing Stall Recovery
Pressurization & Anti-Ice Systems • VNAV and FMC Basics
CRM & Emergency Scenarios
- Introduction to Jet Transition Concepts
- Jet Aerodynamics & Performance Differences
- Jet Systems: Pressurization, Anti-Ice, Fuel, Electrical
- Flight Planning with VNAV/FMS (Pro Line 21/Universal UNS)
- Checklist Discipline & SOP Execution
- Emergency Scenarios and Upset Recovery
- Briefings, Flows, and CRM in Action
Content to Accelerate Your Jet Pilot Journey
Rich and Tigre guide your through the nuances jet flying entails, and provide you an insight that many jet pilots wish they had prior to transitioning to jets.
Designed for Pilots New to Jet Aircraft
Learn what is most important in jet transition training to ensure you are a safe, proficient pilot.
Get Jet Ready with our Jet Pilot Transition Training Today!
Join other of pilots who’ve leveled up their flying careers with our Jet Transition Training Course. Whether you're stepping into your first CJ, Mustang, Phenom, or Lear—we'll give you the mindset and systems knowledge to lead like a jet pilot from Day One.
Enroll today and accelerate your journey from piston to jet pilot — with tools, strategies, and insights designed for real-world ops.
How long will this course take me to complete?
Great question! We expect that with focused effort and time to properly digest the course content and material, you're looking at about 1 to 2 weeks. This will depend on how much time you're allocating to studying.
Each lesson has an associated quiz to help you retain knowledge. We also provide helpful guidance for any wrong answers and are always available to help answer any questions you may have!
How does your Jet Transition course differ from ATP-CTP?
ATP-CTP is a robust training required to become a transport pilot (Part 91k, 135 and 121) and receive your Airline Transport Pilot rating.
Our course isn't designed as a replacement or alternative to ATP-CTP, but is structured around most of what you'll learn in the ground portion of an ATP-CTP course.
We designed our Jet Transition course for pilots and students who are:
- Stepping up from piston aircraft into jets
- Wanting honest, detailed and real world information and insights into operating jets
- Curious about what is involved in ATP-CTP curriculum without shelling out $5000+
What avionics systems does this course cover?
Due to the wide variety of avionics systems across jets, we only discuss the nature of Flight Management Systems and provide an overview of the advanced avionics you'll encounter in a jet.
We do offer robust and detailed courses for the Collins Pro Line 21 and Fusion platforms.