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FAA-Approved Pilot School Since 2004 · West Jordan, Utah

300+ days of Utah sky are your classroom

From first discovery flight to commercial certificate. One clear path, one team, one Utah airport.

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2003
Founded in Utah
FAA-Approved
Pilot School
300+
Flyable Days / Year
FAQ“Is ULA an FAA-approved pilot school?” Yes, and here is what that means→
Life at ULA

Training, fly-outs, and what comes after

FAA-approved pilot training from private through commercial at U42. Utah's mountain valleys and desert terrain keep you flying, and after the checkride, rentals, time building, and fly-outs are part of life on the field.

Career Track

Private through commercial at South Valley Regional. FAA-approved training with Stratus financing options.

Weekend Adventure

Mountain valleys and desert terrain around the Wasatch Front. The flying that comes with training in Utah.

Community programming

Free Saturday study groups at 9 AM and twice-monthly instructor meetings. Flight Club membership for certificated pilots after the checkride.

Utah fly-outs

Breakfast in Moab, an afternoon over the Salt Flats. Destinations within reach from U42 once you have the certificate.

Flight Training

One clear path, every rating

All Programs
Private Pilot CertificateFirst certificatePublished package→Instrument RatingFly in the cloudsIFR training→Commercial Pilot CertificateCareer trackProfessional pathway→Commercial Multi-Engine RatingAdd-on ratingTwin proficiency→Flight Instructor · CFI · CFII · MEIBuild hours, get paidInstructor pathway→
Career Pathway

Certificates, hours, and a record employers review.

Train through CFI, build paid hours instructing, then apply. All on one field:

TrainPrivate through commercial and CFI, all on one field
InstructBuild paid hours teaching on our flight line
QualifyReach airline minimums while instructing
ApplyHours, references, and interview prep from working instructors
FlyOur instructors and students have been hired by SkyWest, Frontier, SkyShare, CapeAir, among others.
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Flight Club

Keep flying after the checkride.

ULA Flight Club is for certificated pilots who want more than occasional rental: monthly dues, prepaid hours, and club rates on a maintained fleet at South Valley Regional. Fuel is not included.

Club ratesHourly rates by membership tier after checkout and approval. Fuel is not included.
Flight creditsPrepaid hour blocks from Launch through Legacy, $79 to $1,250/mo
CommunityFly-outs, seminars, and Ground Crew from $25/mo at U42
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Why Train in Utah

Better pilots come from harder sky

See Why Utah
High density altitude

High density altitude, mountain valleys, desert terrain. Skills only this training environment can build.

300+ flyable days

More time in the air, less time waiting on weather.

Real airspace variety

Towered and non-towered fields, busy Class B nearby. Real-world radio work from day one.

ULA at South Valley Regional

FAA-approved pilot school at U42 in West Jordan. Instruction $75/hr, C172 $185/hr, C152 $140/hr. Training pilots in Utah since 2003.

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions every future pilot asks

Is ULA an FAA-approved pilot school?

Yes. ULA is an FAA-approved pilot school, and the FAA reviews student records, pass rates, and aircraft maintenance. Published package pricing is Part 61. An FAA-approved curriculum is available for VA and international students. We'll help you choose which fits your goals.

How much does flight school really cost?

Published rates: discovery flight $185, instruction $75/hr, Cessna 172 $185/hr, Cessna 152 $140/hr. Totals vary by certificate and how often you fly. See rates and financing.

Do I need a medical certificate before I start?

No. Most students begin training before getting an FAA medical. Get one early so any issues surface before you invest heavily. We can help you find an Aviation Medical Examiner.

What makes training in Utah different?

High density altitude, mountain valleys, and desert terrain build practical skills, and 300+ flyable days keep training on schedule.

Ready When You Are

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A real lesson in a real aircraft. Request a time and we confirm within one business day.

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