The Northeast’s Premiere Flight Training Center
Learn to Fly with Century Air – Premier Flight Training Near NYC
Century Air is a top-rated FAA Part 141 Approved flight academy located in Northern New Jersey, just 30 minutes from New York City. Whether you’re pursuing a private pilot license, commercial pilot training, or a full aviation career, Century Air offers comprehensive flight instruction tailored to your goals.
Our programs include Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial, Multi-Engine, Flight Instructor, and Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) training. We partner with Utah Valley University for accredited online aviation courses and support international students through TSA and M-1 Visas, veterans, and NJ State Workforce programs.
Century Air is an Insurance-Approved Initial and Recurrent Training Center. We specialize in aircraft and simulator instruction for Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, TBM, Cirrus, and Mooney aircraft. We also provide expert aircraft management and pilot services for private owners.
Train at our professional facilities at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Northern New Jersey and take the first step toward your aviation future.
The Only Garmin G1000 Simulator in the Northeast
Pilots can learn the GARMIN 1000 systems in our simulator and transition to the aircraft with complete confidence to operate the modern TAA equipment. This G1000 simulator offers a level of professionalism rarely found in general aviation and is utilized for both IFR and VFR training.
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Century Air offers FAA Part 141 Approved flight training programs as well as Part 61 and custom tailored “completion” courses. Whether your ambition is to fulfill your goal of flying for pleasure, or to become a professional pilot, Century has the training programs, resources, and knowledgeable staff to help you achieve your goals.