FAA Part 141 Approved · Private Pilot Through ATP · Airline Pilot Owned & Operated · Est. 1975

Flight Training

Our programs are structured and proven efficient whether you are training under FAA Part 141 or Part 61. Courses: Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI).

Recurrent Training

One of the few insurance-approved initial and recurrent training centers in the United States. Simulator and aircraft training for Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Cirrus, and Mooney. Accepted by major aviation insurers.

Aircraft Management

Full-service aircraft management for personal owners in the New York / New Jersey region. Maintenance coordination, scheduling, crew services, and pilot sourcing, all from our base at KCDW.

✈ FAA Part 141 Approved

Full Part 141 approval for all pilot courses. Structured training offered under both Part 141 and Part 61 of the FAA regulations.

📍 30 Minutes from Manhattan

Essex County Airport (KCDW), Fairfield, NJ. Easy access from NYC via I-280 and NJ Transit.

✈ Simulator Training

Train on the Garmin Mentor G1000 glass cockpit and Full Motion MCX simulator for beginners or advanced pilots.

✈ Airline Preparation Training

Training graduates in preparation for a First Officer interview with Republic Airways and a future airline career.

✈ Training Since 1975

Over 50 years of pilot training under the direction of American Airlines Captain, Richard Greene (retired).

✈ Veterans & International Students

GI Bill approved. TSA and M-1 Visa authorized. NJ State Workforce Program eligible.

Learn to Fly with Century Air, The Northeast Premier Flight Training Center

Century Air is an FAA Part 141 Approved flight school located at Essex County Airport (KCDW – also referred to as Caldwell Airport) in Fairfield, New Jersey, approximately 30 minutes from New York City. Founded in 1975 by an American Airlines Captain, Century Air has trained thousands of pilots; from first time student pilots earning their Private Pilot Certificate (often called PPL) to career professionals pursuing their Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.

Our flight training programs include all general aviation certificates and ratings: Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI), and flight training for ATP. Century Air is an FAA Approved Part 141 school and all courses are approved by the FAA under Part 141 and can also be conducted under Part 61.

Century Air is approved for International Students (TSA/M-1 Visa), Veterans (GI Bill), and NJ State Workforce Programs, and is affiliated with Utah Valley University (UVU) for online accredited aviation courses. We are partnered with Republic Airways to give our graduates the opportunity for a clear pathway to the airlines.

Request Information on Any of Century Air’s Training Programs and Services

Ready to start your aviation journey? Century Air is New Jersey’s most experienced FAA Part 141 flight school, located just 30 minutes from New York City at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Fairfield, NJ. Whether you’re pursuing a Private Pilot Certificate for weekend adventures or a Commercial Pilot Certificate for a future airline career, our team is here to guide you from your first flight to your final check-ride.