Overview
L3Harris Airline Academy and Empire Airlines have come together to provide L3Harris cadets and instructors with access to resources and guidance to make a seamless transition from flight school to an Airline career!
Graduating from our Professional Pilot Program or Airline Pilot Track will provide you with a guaranteed interview with Empire Airlines. Empire pilots have the opportunity to flow through to Hawiian Airlines or to join the Purple Runway Program and fly for FedEx!
Request InfoWhy join Empire?
Cargo & Passenger
Flow to Hawiian & FedEx
Fly in the Hawiian Islands
Cessna 208, ATR42, and ATR72 Aircraft
Empire Airlines
Empire Airlines is dedicated to fostering the passion for aviation at all levels. Empire has partnered with L3Harris to create a clearly defined path for aviators to reach the ultimate goal of flying professionally.
Empire will guarantee an interview to candidates who complete their training at L3Harris Flight Academy. At Empire you can fly for Ohana Airlines, a Hawiian Airlines Subsidiary or fly Cargo and get on the FedEx Pathway Program!
Request infoTake advantage of Empires flow into Hawiian Airlines and the Purple Runways Program with FedEx!
Find out how you can go from no flight experience to flying at FedEx or Hawiian via Empire:
Step 1 - Enroll at L3Harris
The first step in your journey to becoming an Airline Pilot is to enroll in our Professional Pilot Program or Airline Pilot Track. Both of these programs include accredited curriculum and airline oriented training that can take you from no experience to becoming a Certified Flight Instructor in as little as 15 months!
Step 2 - Build Your Experience
Those that complete our Professional Pilot Program or Airline Pilot Track are guaranteed an interview to Flight Instruct at L3Harris in Florida. Our Instructors fly an average of 100 hours per month and 96% of our cadets who stay at L3Harris to instruct are placed at an airline!
Step 3 - Become an Airline Pilot
After reaching the FAA mandated 1500 hours of flight time, you will be eligible to earn your Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. All who graduate from L3Harris are guaranteed an interview with Empire Airlines!
Step 5 - Fly at Hawiian or FedEx
Empire has programs to flow pilots to Hawiian Airlines or you can join the Purple Runway Program and become a FedEx Pilot!
The Major Airlines await!
Apply Now
Thank you for your interest in one of our career programs.
If you are ready to submit you full application please complete the form here
Altenatively, you can start your application process by completing the shortened form below.
* Mandatory fields
Enquire Now
* Mandatory fields