What proficiency training does Century Air offer near New York City?

Century Air at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Fairfield, NJ offers four proficiency and currency training services for certificated pilots: Instrument Refresher Course (one-day IFR sharpening program), Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC, for lapsed instrument currency), Flight Review (FR, required every 24 calendar months), and Airline Interview Preparation (2 to 3 hour simulator session with a retired American Airlines Captain and FAA DPE). All training uses the Garmin G1000 Mentor and Redbird Full Motion MCX simulators. Contact us at (800) 486-2368 or info@centuryair.com.

What is an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) and do I need one?

An Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) is required when a pilot's instrument currency has lapsed — that is, when they have not logged the required instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking tasks within the previous 6 calendar months. At Century Air in Fairfield, NJ, the IPC is conducted in three phases: ground instruction, advanced simulator training (Redbird MCX or Garmin G1000 Mentor), and aircraft flight. The program is tailored to your individual experience and time since last currency, with the goal of returning you to full instrument proficiency rather than simply meeting minimum requirements.

How often do I need to complete a Flight Review?

All FAA certificated pilots must complete a Flight Review (FR) every 24 calendar months to maintain the privilege to act as pilot-in-command. The Flight Review consists of a minimum of one hour of ground instruction and one hour of flight training. It was previously called a Biennial Flight Review (BFR) but the current FAA term is Flight Review (FR). Century Air conducts Flight Reviews at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Fairfield, NJ, near New York City. Pilots with consistent recent flight experience typically complete the review in a single session.

What is the Century Air Airline Interview Preparation program?

Century Air's Airline Interview Preparation program is a 2 to 3 hour specialized simulator session conducted by Richard A. Greene, a retired American Airlines Captain and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Fairfield, NJ. The program prepares pilots for the simulator evaluation and technical interview components of regional and major airline first officer interviews, as well as for type rating and ATP training after being hired. 95 percent of pilots who have completed this program have received employment offers following their interview. Contact Century Air at (800) 486-2368 to schedule your session.

Does Century Air use flight simulators for proficiency training?

Yes. Century Air's proficiency training at Essex County Airport, Fairfield NJ uses two simulators. The Garmin G1000 Mentor glass-cockpit simulator is the only one of its kind in the Northeastern United States and is particularly valuable for pilots who fly G1000-equipped aircraft such as the Cirrus SR-20 or Cessna 172S. The Redbird Full Motion MCX AATD is an exceptional platform for both G1000 and classic instrument training, including IFR approaches, missed approaches, and emergency procedures. Simulator hours on FAA-approved AATD devices may count toward IFR flight hour requirements.

How often should I complete an Instrument Refresher Course?

Century Air recommends that all instrument-rated pilots complete an Instrument Refresher Course every 6 months to maintain currency, confidence, and safe IFR proficiency in the New York and New Jersey airspace. The one-day course combines ground instruction and a comprehensive simulator session in the Redbird MCX or Garmin G1000 Mentor. Regular refresher training keeps pilots sharp and current between IPCs and reduces the risk of currency lapses in the challenging Class B airspace environment near New York City.

Pilot Proficiency Training: IFR, IPC, Flight Review and Airline Interview Prep

Century Air offers pilot proficiency and currency training at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Fairfield, New Jersey, to all students and graduates of Century Air. Whether you need to restore lapsed instrument currency, complete your biennial Flight Review, or sharpen your IFR skills, our courses are designed for certificated pilots at every level of experience. Century Air’s proficiency training is conducted using our flight simulators (AATDs): the state-of-the-art Garmin G1000 Mentor glass cockpit or Redbird Full Motion MCX.

Instrument Refresher Course

Pilot proficiency and currency training at Century Air, Essex County Airport, Caldwell NJ near NYC

The Instrument Refresher Course at Century Air is a one-day program designed for IFR-current pilots who want to maintain and sharpen their instrument flying skills. The course combines ground instruction and approach procedures review with a comprehensive simulator session. Training is available in both the Redbird Full Motion MCX Simulator and our Garmin Mentor G1000 glass-cockpit simulator, which is particularly valuable for pilots flying G1000-equipped aircraft such as the Cirrus SR-20, Cessna 172S, or similar glass-panel platforms. Century Air recommends that all instrument pilots complete this course every 6 months to maintain currency, confidence, and safe IFR skills in the New York and New Jersey airspace.

Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)

If your instrument currency has lapsed, Century Air offers a comprehensive Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Fairfield, New Jersey. Our IPC program is conducted in three phases: ground, advanced simulator, and aircraft training – providing a thorough and structured return to instrument proficiency.

The amount of training required is tailored to your individual needs, including your previous IFR experience and the length of time since you were last instrument current. Century Air’s experienced instrument instructors include FAA Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs) with extensive real-world IFR experience. Training utilizes Century Air’s Redbird Full-Motion MCX and Garmin G1000 simulators, allowing pilots to practice instrument procedures, approaches, missed approaches, emergencies, and other challenging IFR scenarios in a controlled environment before transitioning to the aircraft.

Our goal is not simply to complete the requirements of an IPC, but to help you return to instrument flying as a current, proficient, and confident IFR pilot, prepared to operate safely and competently in the demanding New York and New Jersey airspace.
Flight review and proficiency training flight at Essex County Airport, Century Air, Caldwell New Jersey

Flight Review (BFR)

All certificated pilots must complete a Flight Review (BFR) every 24 calendar months to maintain currency. Century Air’s Flight Review consists of a minimum of one hour of ground instruction and one hour of flight training, conducted at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Fairfield, New Jersey. Pilots who have maintained consistent proficiency typically complete the Flight Review in a single session. Pilots who have not flown recently may require additional training to reach the required proficiency standard. Contact us to discuss your recent flight history and we will recommend the appropriate preparation.

Airline Interview Preparation

Century Air’s Airline Interview Preparation program is a 2 to 3 hour specialized simulator training session designed to maximize your performance in airline pilot job interviews, as well as prepare you for the rigorous training (type rating and ATP) once you have landed your first officer position with a regional airline. The program is conducted by Richard Greene, a retired American Airlines Captain, FAA Designated Examiner, and President of Century Air, who brings firsthand knowledge of what major and regional airline hiring panels look for in interview candidates. 95 percent of pilots who have completed this program have successfully received employment offers following their airline interview. For pilots in the New York and New Jersey area pursuing first officer positions with Republic Airways, JetBlue, United, or other regional and major carriers, this program is one of the most direct investments available in your hiring outcome.

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Testimonial

“The quality of instruction at Century Air is genuinely outstanding. I received an extraordinary amount of information in a very short time and came away with skills I could apply immediately. I would recommend this program without hesitation to any pilot looking to stay sharp near New York City.”

Mark D. Rittenhouse, Commercial Pilot and CFI, proficiency training student, NJ

Maintain your Currency and Proficiency with Century Air

With more than 50 years of flight training experience, Century Air provides professional recurrent and proficiency training, IPCs, Flight Reviews and Airline Interview Preparation for pilots who want more than just a sign-off. Featuring our Redbird full-motion MCX and Garmin G1000 simulators, pilots review instrument procedures, approaches, emergencies, and challenging real-world scenarios in a safe and controlled environment. With Century Air’s experienced professional instructors and decades of airline and general aviation training expertise, our programs are designed to help pilots become safer, sharper, and more proficient—not simply meet minimum requirements!

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