Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

At FlightLine Training Corp. and Pilot Training Center ("FlightLine," "we," "us," or "our"), we are dedicated to safeguarding the privacy and security of our prospective students, enrolled student pilots, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, process, retain, and protect personal and identity information when you visit our website or submit enrollment inquiries.

1. Legal Entity & Operating Relationship

The PTC FlightLine Program is managed by FlightLine Training Corp., a Florida corporation, operating in direct collaboration with Pilot Training Center, an FAA-certificated flight training provider located in Miami, Florida. Enrollment data, flight training qualifications, and regulatory submissions are processed jointly under this operational structure.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly through our enrollment application, contact forms, discovery flight bookings, and newsletter signups:

• Contact Information: Full legal name, residential address, telephone numbers, and email address.
• Demographic Details: Date of birth, birthplace (city, state, country), and marital status.
• Citizenship & Identity Verification: Citizenship status, country of birth, passport number, and passport-issuing country.
• Flight Training Preferences: Selected course track, intended start date, prior aeronautical experience, and FAA medical certificate details (where provided).
• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and interaction logs captured through secure server logs and standard cookies.

3. Purpose of Collecting Sensitive & Passport Information

Under United States federal law, flight schools are legally obligated to verify identity and citizenship prior to commencing flight instruction:

• FAA Part 61 & Part 141 Requirements: Verification of student pilot eligibility, English proficiency endorsement, and identity for FAA IACRA/PRD certificate applications.
• TSA Flight Training Security Program (FTSP): Federal regulations (49 CFR Part 1552) mandate background verification and security clearance for international candidates prior to receiving flight instruction.
• SEVIS / Form I-20 Processing: Verification of international passport validity and consular documentation for prospective M-1 visa aviation candidates.

We do not collect passport details for marketing purposes. Passport credentials are strictly utilized for regulatory verification and admissions eligibility.

4. Information Sharing & Third-Party Disclosures

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Personal and identity details are disclosed strictly on a need-to-know basis to authorized parties:

• Regulatory & Government Agencies: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), as required by law.
• Flight Training Infrastructure: Authorized aviation operations software including Flight Schedule Pro (FSP) and Learning Management Systems (LMS) used for flight dispatch, maintenance, and student syllabi.
• Designated Examiners: FAA Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE) for practical examinations (checkrides).
• Legal Compliance: When required by lawful court order, subpoena, or to protect the safety and rights of our students and flight personnel.

5. Data Security & Storage Practices

We implement multi-layered administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect student data:

• Encryption in Transit: All web traffic and form submissions are transmitted via Secure Sockets Layer / Transport Layer Security (HTTPS/TLS).
• Access Control: Access to applicant passport records and sensitive identity files is strictly limited to authorized admissions officers and Chief Flight Instructors.
• Masked Transmission: Sensitive credentials (such as passport numbers) are masked in routine email notifications and maintained in encrypted storage.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain student records in accordance with FAA 14 CFR Part 141 training record retention mandates and applicable state laws. Application submissions that do not result in enrollment are archived securely or purged after admissions cycle completion. You may request deletion or review of your non-regulatory personal information by contacting our privacy coordinator.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate contact or personal details.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications or email newsletters at any time using the unsubscribe link.

8. Contact Our Privacy Coordinator

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:

FlightLine Training Corp. / Pilot Training Center
Attn: Privacy Coordinator
14300 SW 129th St, Miami, FL 33186, USA
Email: ptcflightlineprogram@gmail.com
Telephone: (305) 242-7600