GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
Florida Tech integrates airplane flight training into its aviation degrees. The core sequence progresses through private, instrument, commercial, and multiengine qualifications, while additional instructor and specialty options are published. University-wide flight-training options; consult the degree or non-degree enrollment requirements for the intended course.
- Aviation degree program and Private pilot — published options
- Airplane training
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Aviation degree program
An academic pathway with its own entry and graduation requirements. Compare the flight qualifications, academic credits and flight fees included in your chosen track.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Multiengine training
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
Flight instructor training
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Instrument instructor training
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
Airline transport pilot
Advanced preparation for pilots pursuing an airline transport qualification. Establish entry experience, aircraft category and the exact course scope before comparing packages.
Tailwheel training
Training in tailwheel aircraft handling. Confirm the aircraft, entry experience and whether the course includes an endorsement, checkout or additional proficiency work.
Aerobatic training
Training in aircraft control and unusual flight attitudes. Clarify the course objectives, entry experience, aircraft and whether aerobatics are included.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Aircraft models: A current model list was not established from the reviewed sources. Ask which aircraft or training device your course uses.
University-wide flight-training options; consult the degree or non-degree enrollment requirements for the intended course.
The supplied fitaviation.com address could not be opened; current official information was recovered from Florida Tech's fit.edu domain.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC
Doing business as: FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF OF TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Certificate ECQS467DLocation designator ECQS
Address as recorded: 801 HARRY GOODE WAY, MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
Florida Institute Of Technology Inc is worth comparing if an academic credential is part of your aviation plan. Check how the flight qualifications connect with the academic curriculum and which prerequisites apply before the first flight course.
A written estimate should identify the aircraft, instructor charges, ground lessons, testing and allowance for additional practice. Confirm delivery at Melbourne before relying on a provider-wide course menu.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
Niche evidence: Individual reviewers explicitly identify as flight majors or Aviation Management with Flight students. They describe useful academic preparation, a motivating aviation community, and practical flight learning. Several also mention difficulty scheduling aircraft or simulators and balancing coursework with flying. These aviation-specific comments are distinguishable from unrelated university reviews on the same page. Aviation-specific accounts appear within a general university review page; its aggregate rating is not a flight-program rating. Confirm current scheduling, total costs, and course completion expectations with recent students at this location.
What reviewers appreciated
- Flight students describe useful classroom preparation and a motivating aviation community. [1]
Concerns reported
- Flight students mention aircraft or simulator scheduling challenges and workload balance. [1]
How to read this evidence
Aviation-specific accounts appear within a general university review page; its aggregate rating is not a flight-program rating.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed this course at this location?
- What are the current booking delays, instructor continuity arrangements, and typical total completion costs?
Read the review sources
- Florida Institute of Technology Reviews Third-party source
Aviation-specific accounts appear within a general university review page; its aggregate rating is not a flight-program rating.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
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Questions for Florida Institute Of Technology Inc.
- Which flight qualifications are included in my degree or certificate track, and which require separate enrollment?
- Which of these courses and aircraft are actually available at the Melbourne location?
- How do flight fees, testing and additional proficiency hours fit into the complete academic budget?
- How is instructor-course practice teaching scheduled, and which instructor qualifications are covered?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- Florida Tech flight training
- Florida Tech learn to fly
- School website supplied in source recordsSupplied website; not independently rechecked for this import.
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
ECQS467D
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx