Chicago Executive Flight School

About the School

Chicago Executive Flight School (CEFS) is Chicagoland’s #1 flight school. Located at the Chicago Executive Airport, we have trained students to become pilots since 1994. CEFS has truly stood above the rest, focusing 100% on quality, safety, and time so...

Training Programs

Total Immersion Flights

Our flights are not scenic flights, they actually put you in command. You fly the plane with a certified instructor and are challenged by your instructor to do everything a pilot does before, during and after a normal flight up to your abilities. No experience necessary.

Solo Pilot Certification

Many pilots believe that their Solo Flight was among the greatest accomplishments in their life. Understand that when you solo, there will be no one else on board, so obviously, at this point you will know how to fly an airplane! at least under ideal conditions.

Minimum Cost
5000
Average Cost
10000

Private Pilot Certification

To obtain a private pilot certificate, you must be at least 17 years old and have a minimum of 40 flight hours. You must also pass the FAA private pilots written examination a 60-question, multiple choice test and a check-ride with an FAA examiner.

Minimum Cost
14000
Average Cost
16000

Instrument Rating

In order to fully enjoy the benefits of the Private Pilot Certificate and have the freedom to travel even short distances from your home airport, with the confidence that should the weather take a turn for the worst, as it usually does in the Midwest youll be prepared.

Average Cost
20000

Commercial Pilot Certification

Contact one of our Flight Training Specialists to discuss the possibility of you joining the elite few who earn their living with the best view in the house.

Certified Flight Instructor

Looking for a future as a pilot or a possible career change? Contact one of our flight training specialists to discuss the possibility of you joining the elite few who earn their living with the best view in the house!

Quick Info

School Size
Medium
Fleet Size
6 Aircraft

Contact Information

Training Fleet

Modern and well-maintained aircraft available for your flight training

Cessna 172S
Cessna 172P
Cessna 172N
Cessna 172M
Cessna 150
Beechcraft Sundowner C23

Book Your Training

Chicago Executive Flight School uses Flight Schedule Pro for flight training management

Online Scheduling
Digital Records
Progress Tracking
Online Scheduling
Book training sessions 24/7
Progress Tracking
Monitor your training progress
Cloud Platform
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FAA Compliant
Digital Logbooks
Maintenance Tracking