410 E Planz Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Tel (661) 834-6870
Fax (661) 834-6882
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Office Hours
8AM - 5PM
8AM - 12PM
Closed

As a Cessna Pilot Training Center, Kern Charter Service, Inc. offers unparalleled state-of-the art pilot training program. Matching this program with years of training experienced from our instructors equals RESULTS. To date, we have a 100% passing rate for all students who begin and end their training with us.

Discovery Flights start as low as $100.00 and can be scheduled as soon as you call. Training can be paid for as you go and financial assistance can be obtained. Stop by and find out why learning to fly is so much fun. Don't put off your dreams any longer...give your dreams wings and learn to fly!

• Private Pilot's License
• Instrument Rating
• Biannual Flight Reviews (BFR)
• Full-time Flight Instructors on staff
• Written Testing

Special Courses
Click to download syllabus

• Cross Wind Landing
• Class B Airspace
• Flying to Catalina Island
• Mountain Flying
• Spin Training

Rates & Requirements

Becoming a pilot is simple. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) you must be at least 16 years of age for a student certificate and 17 years of age to obtain your pilots license. You must be able to read and write English and pass a FAA medical exam. That is it!

Once you get started Kern Charter has a Renters Agreement you will be presented and prior to any solo flights, you will need to obtain renters insurance.

Training through Kern Charter is on a one-on-one basis with your instructor. This allows for variances in your personal learning. In today's market, the majority of students obtain their license in four months or approximately 60-70 logged hours. The average total cost will total $10,000.00 - $14,000.00 depending on your chosen aircraft. Financing is available and Kern Charter is happy to work with you by offering pay as you go payments.