The CAP System
Captain Acquisition Protocols
Built by pilots, for pilots — so you never have to guess what comes next.
From Student to Captain: A Proven System for Pilot Career Success
From Student to Captain: A Proven System for Pilot Career Success
Checkride Ready
Phase 1: Zero to CFI
Initial and Recurrent Checkride Readiness Concept
Secure knowledge gaps with Knowledge Validation Guides to help you pass checkrides, line checks, and ace technical interviews.
Captain Competency
Phase 2: CFI to ATP
The ultimate employability pathway begins here. Obtain skills and values of leadership, decision making, and aeronautical command so that you can survive as an aviator and thrive in an interview.
CJO Pro
Phase 3: Career Transition
Become first pick during the application process and authentically secure a conditional job offer at ANY aviation organization by proving you meet the competencies.
Command Upgrade
Phase 4: FO to CEO
Avoid simulator washout during new-hire and recurrent training. Advance your career to captain and beyond. This phase points you in the direction of your final destination.
Next Group Coaching
August 24th, 2025
5:30PM EST
A 4-phase progression that maps the pilot journey from student to command-level leader.
Stop piecing together free generic resources and hoping you’ll “figure it out.” The CAP System gives you a clear, structured pathway to go from your first flight to airline captain — and beyond.
group coaching program
Why the Cap System?
Most pilots stall out. Too many only prepare for the next checkride, not the entire career.
Airlines expect more. From CRM to interviews, they’re looking for professional pilots, not just flight time.
The washout is real. A shocking percentage of pilots fail new hire training — often because nobody prepared them for it.
The CAP System solves all of this by giving you four distinct phases that cover everything: certification, operational maturity, airline hiring, and upgrade success.
View the replays below
Interview Tools Video
Resume and Cover Letter Video
Course Orientation
Tips to get HIRED
Peeves to AVOID
Phase 1: Zero to CFI
Phase 1:
Checkride Ready
A system proven to get you certified and pass the technical interview.
Knowledge Validation Guides
The Complete Training Course Outline
Phase 1
Secure your foundation with the Checkride Readiness Concept.
This isn’t just checkride prep — it’s operational knowledge you can call on any day.
-FAA certifications: Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, ATP
-Knowledge Validation Guides to plug gaps and crush checkrides/interviews
-Master fundamentals: systems, navigation, flight ops
-Always trained to standard — employable, confident, certified.
Included in Phase 1:
Complete Syllabus from Private to ATP
Expanded Knowledge Validation Guides
Discussion boards with Avic Air Instructors
Access to group coaching sessions
Total value: $499
INCLUDED in CAP System
ETC FALL 2025 (in final development)
"Best purchase ever!"
"These training guides and personal attention took all of the guesswork out during my training. It truly set me apart from the competition throughout my military career and as a major airline pilot." - John Henry
Phase 2: CFI to ATP
Phase 2:
Captain Competency
Use models of leadership and command to obtain proof of employability
and operational experience.
Live Coaching
Monthly Group Coaching with Q&A
Phase 2
CFI to ATP — Leadership & Operational Mastery
Flight hours aren’t enough. This phase turns you into a professional aviator with the leadership, decision-making, and CRM skills that airlines demand.
-Develop command presence and judgment
-Build operational efficiency and safety management expertise
-Strengthen teamwork, conflict resolution, and communication
-Not just employable — leadership-ready.
Included in Phase 2:
Exclusive invites to monthly group coaching
Leadership and Command Training Course
Low-time private job listings
Discussion boards with Avic Air Instructors
Tools and private network for your personal brand
Total value: $1750
INCLUDED in CAP System
"Community is everything!"
"I've attended Avic's online courses for quite some time now. From passing check rides to getting a CJO at SWA and United in the same week, I can say that the price is well worth it; I'm still pinching myself every time I fly the A320. Thank YOU and I look forward to seeing you all in the coaching calls with this growing and helpful community!" - Kristen Guthery
Phase 3: Career Transition
Phase 3:
CJO Pro
From CFI to Airline Hire — Marketing Yourself
Phase 3
Here’s where pilots win or lose. You’ll learn how to market your experience, crush the interview, and authentically secure your CJO.
-Create résumés and cover letters that pass airline filters
-Build a professional brand online & network effectively
-Master HR, technical, and scenario interviews with unlimited coaching
-End state: conditional job offer secured.
Included in Group Coaching
Everything you need to score a CJO
Resume Template and Application Guidance
Background guide
Interview competency training
Total value: $2500
Included in Cap System
"I landed my dream job!"
"I had the pleasure of working with Ian at Avic Air. His methods, advice and attention to detail were worth every penny. Don't waste your time hiring other companies for different services. Ian provides an all-in-one coaching service that delivers high value you can't find anywhere else. Leading up to securing my job, Ian was communicative and made extra effort to ensure I was prepared even when there were tight deadlines. After I received my dream job offer, I was followed up with. The professionalism, guidance and care Avic Air provides for his clients is top notch." -Tim Harmon
UNLIMITED personal interview prep coaching (included in 1-on-1 offer)
Phase 4: FO to CEO
Phase 4:
Command Upgrade
Advance your career and achieve long-term success.
Survive, Upgrade, and Thrive
Group Coaching
Phase 4
The highest washout rates are in new-hire sims. We’ll make sure you thrive. Then we’ll guide you into the left seat — and into leadership beyond the cockpit.
-New-hire and recurrent training mastery (no washouts)
-Mentor support through captain upgrade
-Explore career branching: safety, training, management, executive tracks
-End state: long-term career command.
Included in Phase 4:
Sim and new hire prep group coaching
Access to Group Coaching Calls
Live Q&A during each call
Access to online course to pass new hire training
Total value: $499
INCLUDED in CAP System
"The service is never ending!"
"Phase 4 is fully included in the price of the interview prep, which was incredibly helpful during my first time flying a Jet - an A320! I would have totally shown up unprepared if it weren’t for the guidance I received and I recently passed IOE fully ahead of the curve.
There is even training in the course to help me gracefully turn down the other CJOs. As a helicopter to airline transition and never flying part 121 before, it feels good having so many offers to decline yet keep the door open in the event I need re-apply with the many other options I have." -Michael Giordano
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