We Have Been Training Airline Pilots For Over 30 Years
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/09/2026
Florida Flight Training Center is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it.
To comply with 49 CFR Part 1552 and 8 CFR 214.3, the school collects and maintains highly sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This includes:
- Legal Name, Date of Birth, and Place of Birth.
- Identity Documents: Digital copies of Passports, National IDs, and Birth Certificates.
- Financial Records: Bank statements and proof of funding for I-20 issuance.
- Biometrics: Profile pictures and, where required, fingerprinting records for TSA.
As a flight training provider, the school is federally mandated to share your sensitive PII and financial data with the following agencies for national security and immigration oversight:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): For airman certification and medical records.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA): For security threat assessments (AFSP).
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP/DHS): For SEVIS record management.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) & Customs and Border Protection (CBP): For visa adjudication and border entry/exit tracking.
Due to the nature of U.S. National Security requirements for flight training, there is no "Opt-Out" provision for the data collection and sharing described above. Federal mandates override individual privacy requests, including those under GDPR, CCPA, or similar frameworks. The school cannot provide flight training services if the Applicant does not consent to these mandatory federal disclosures.
Pursuant to FAA and DHS record-keeping requirements, the school must maintain all student records (including PII, training records, and identification) for a minimum of five (5) years after the student's training has concluded. Data will not be deleted prior to this period, regardless of the student's residency or requests for erasure.
The School utilizes a sophisticated technology stack to manage flight operations, process payments, and optimize recruitment through targeted advertising. By using our portal or interacting with our digital advertisements, you acknowledge and incorporate by reference the privacy practices of our sub-processors and tracking partners:
Core Operational Sub-Processors
Zoho (Data Management & CRM): Primary repository for PII and application data. https://www.zoho.com/privacy.html
Aviatize (Flight Operations): Used for scheduling, flight logs, and safety records. https://aviatize.com/privacy-policy/
Stripe (Payment Processing): Secure handling of non-refundable application fees. https://stripe.com/privacy
Zapier (Data Automation): Facilitates secure data transfers between our internal systems. https://zapier.com/privacy
Google Cloud (Storage & Infrastructure): Secure cloud hosting for sensitive digital records. https://policies.google.com/privacy
Marketing & Tracking Technologies
Google Ads & Gclid: We use Google Ads and Google Click Identifiers (Gclid) to track the effectiveness of our advertising and for remarketing purposes. This allows us to deliver personalized training advertisements to you based on your previous interactions with our site. https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Google Analytics (GA4): We utilize Google Analytics to monitor website traffic and user behavior. This data is used to improve our portal's performance and the applicant experience. https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/
META (Pixels & Conversions API): We utilize the Meta Pixel to track visitor activity and conversions (such as application starts). This data is shared with Meta Platforms, Inc. to optimize our ad delivery on Facebook and Instagram and to build "Lookalike Audiences" for recruitment. https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
These documents are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. If any provision of these Terms or the Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Any legal action arising from these terms must be filed in the state or federal courts of Sarasota, Florida.