FAA Part 141 Approved · Private Pilot Through ATP · Republic Airways Pathway · Est. 1975

Flight Training

From Private Pilot License (PPL) through ATP, our FAA Part 141 programs deliver structured, efficient training. Courses: Private Pilot · Instrument Rating · Commercial Pilot · Multi-Engine · CFI/CFII/MEI · ATP

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, TBM, 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.

Why Century Air

✈ FAA Part 141 Certified

Full Part 141 approval for structured training programs with minimum flight hour reductions.

📍 30 Minutes from Manhattan

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

✈ Only G1000 Simulator in the Northeast

Train on the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit in our dedicated simulator before transitioning to the aircraft.

✈ Republic Airways Pilot Pathway

Qualifying graduates earn a guaranteed first officer interview with Republic Airways, one of the largest regional carriers in the U.S.

✈ Training Since 1975

Over 50 years of pilot education under the direction of a retired American Airlines captain.

✈ Veterans & International Students

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

Learn to Fly with Century Air – Premier Flight Training Near NYC

Century Air is an FAA Part 141 certified flight school located at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Caldwell, New Jersey, approximately 30 miles from New York City. Founded in 1975 by aviation professionals, Century Air has trained thousands of pilots — from first-time student pilots earning their Private Pilot Certificate (PPL) to career professionals pursuing their Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.

Our flight training programs cover every certificate and rating in general aviation: Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI), and ATP. Century Air is one of a select few schools in the country approved for both initial and recurrent simulator training, and is the home of the only Garmin G1000 flight simulator in the Northeast.

We partner with Republic Airways to offer qualified graduates a guaranteed first officer interview — one of the clearest pathways from flight student to airline pilot available anywhere in the New York and New Jersey area.

Century Air is also 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.

G1000 Simulator at Century Air

The Only Garmin G1000 Simulator in the Northeast

Century Air is home to the only Garmin G1000 flight simulator in the Northeastern United States. This advanced simulator allows student pilots and experienced aviators to master the G1000 glass cockpit — the avionics suite found in Cessna 172S, Cirrus SR22, and many modern aircraft — before ever leaving the ground. Our G1000 simulator is used for IFR and VFR training, instrument currency, and proficiency checks. Pilots training on our simulator transition to the actual aircraft with complete confidence in the G1000 NXi avionics.

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 30 minutes from New York City at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Caldwell, NJ. Whether you’re pursuing a Private Pilot License for weekend adventures or a commercial pilot career with a clear pathway to Republic Airways, our team is here to guide you from your first discovery flight to your final checkride.