Apex Jet Academy is a FAA-certificated Part 142 training center. These policies govern all training operations, student conduct, scheduling, financial arrangements, ITAR compliance, practical test procedures, and facility access at KFXE. This document is substantially different from the Apex Flight Academy (Part 141/61) policies — Apex Jet Academy does not offer rental aircraft, solo operations, student pilot training, or flight club membership. All operations here are type rating programs for certificated pilots.
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Apex Jet Academy operates as a FAA-certificated training center under 14 CFR Part 142. All type rating programs are conducted under an approved training course outline (TCO) on file with the FAA Flight Standards District Office. The Part 142 certificate authorizes Apex to conduct training, testing, and checking for the 30 type certificates in the fleet. No training may be conducted for any type certificate not listed in the Apex Part 142 certificate.
Part 142 imposes materially different requirements than Part 141 or Part 61 training. There are no hour minimums that can be reduced by solo or dual credit transfers. There are no ground training substitutions. Every hour in every phase is conducted as specified in the approved TCO. Deviations from the TCO require prior FAA FSDO approval and are rare.
Apex holds 60 Training Center Evaluator designations across all 30 type certificates. A TCE designation is issued by the FAA FSDO to a specific Apex check airman and authorizes that individual to conduct the practical test for a specific type certificate — in the actual aircraft, not a simulator. This is the authorization that makes Apex's aircraft-phase practical tests possible.
Without a TCE designation, a practical test for a type rating must be conducted by an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) or in an FAA-approved simulator by a designated pilot examiner (DPE) — but not in the actual aircraft by a training center employee. Apex's 60 TCE designations cover all 30 types and allow the practical test to be conducted in the actual aircraft by an Apex check airman.
TCE designations are issued to individuals, not to Apex as an organization. If a TCE's designation lapses, is surrendered, or is revoked, Apex must identify an alternative TCE for that type before the next practical test can be scheduled. Students are not affected by designation changes — the practical test will be conducted by a currently designated Apex TCE.
Apex Jet Academy is a type rating training center. It is not:
Enrollment in any Apex Jet Academy program requires:
All applicants complete a Director of Training interview and logbook review before enrollment is finalized. The interview assesses aeronautical experience, recency of flight, and the applicant's readiness for the specific type rating program. The logbook review is conducted via digital submission (ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot export) or in person at KFXE.
The Director of Training may decline to enroll any applicant whose logbook, interview responses, or background review reveals concerns about preparedness, regulatory compliance history, or operational safety judgment. Declinations are issued in writing with a brief explanation. There is no formal appeal — declined applicants may reapply after 90 days.
No student may be simultaneously enrolled in more than one Apex Jet Academy type rating program. Type rating training requires full cognitive and scheduling commitment — concurrent enrollment risks attention division that compromises training quality and safety. Students wishing to train in a second type must complete and receive the first type rating before beginning the second program.
Pipeline Program participants who are actively enrolled in the Apex Pipeline (see programs.html) receive an 8% pricing reduction on their second and subsequent type ratings. The concurrent enrollment restriction still applies — only one active program at a time.
Every Apex Jet Academy program requires completion of a type-specific remote eLearning pre-course before the campus program start date. Pre-course access is provided upon payment of the program deposit. The pre-course contains aircraft systems knowledge that the on-campus ground school builds on — it is not a preview but a prerequisite.
Required completion standard: 80% or higher on all module assessments. Completion is verified by the Apex Learning Management System before the training record is opened for campus operations. Students who arrive without verified pre-course completion will not begin the campus program on the scheduled first day. The program timeline does not extend for incomplete pre-course work.
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120–130, govern the export and re-export of defense articles and defense services. Flight training on certain aircraft — including but not limited to the BBJ MAX 9, ACJ320neo, and certain avionics-equipped business jets — may constitute a defense service under ITAR, requiring an export license or license exception for non-U.S. persons.
Apex Jet Academy maintains an ITAR compliance program administered by the Apex ITAR Compliance Officer. All enrollment applications trigger an automatic ITAR screening for non-U.S. persons. The screening determines whether the applicant requires an export license, qualifies for a license exception (e.g., §126.6 U.S. Government employee, §126.16 Canadian exemption, §126.18 foreign person employed by a U.S. company), or requires no license because the training does not involve ITAR-controlled content for the specific aircraft.
Non-U.S. persons (as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 — any individual who is not a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) must complete ITAR pre-enrollment screening before the training record is opened and the program deposit is accepted. Screening typically takes 5–15 business days depending on the aircraft type and applicant nationality.
Required documentation for ITAR screening:
ITAR screening is conducted at no additional cost. Screening lead time does not extend the program start date — applicants are responsible for initiating screening early enough to allow completion before the desired program date. Contact itar@apexjetacademy.com to begin the screening process.
In addition to ITAR requirements, all foreign nationals must have a current TSA AFSP clearance on file before any flight training — including simulator sessions — may begin. TSA AFSP requires biometric fingerprinting at an approved TSA enrollment center and background check. Processing time varies; Apex recommends initiating AFSP at least 60 days before the program start date.
U.S. citizens complete a citizenship verification form; no AFSP biometric enrollment is required for citizens. Lawful permanent residents complete a separate LPR verification process. Questions about AFSP status or documentation requirements: training@apexjetacademy.com.
Non-U.S. persons training under an export license or license exception may be subject to restrictions on specific technical data exchanged during training. The ITAR Compliance Officer briefs the assigned FFS instructor and TCE on any restrictions before the program begins. Restrictions are managed at the course-content level — the student's training experience is not materially different, but certain technical discussions may be conducted in generality rather than with export-controlled specificity.
Apex does not share controlled technical data (aircraft maintenance procedures, avionics source code, specific vulnerability information) with any non-U.S. person regardless of ITAR license status unless explicitly authorized in the license. Type rating training covers operational knowledge — not maintenance or modification procedures.
Apex Jet Academy enrollees are certificated pilots — many are captains, corporate pilots, or senior operators with thousands of hours of experience. The professionalism standard at Apex is commensurate with that background. Ground school starts on time. Simulator sessions require the student to arrive pre-briefed. Aircraft phase sessions require a formal preflight review of weather, NOTAMs, and session objectives before engine start.
Students are expected to dress and conduct themselves as they would on a line departure with passengers. Casual attire is not appropriate for simulator and aircraft sessions. Professional flight attire (uniform or business casual) is the standard for all training events. Apex does not enforce a specific uniform but does expect the appearance of a professional pilot throughout the program.
Apex enforces a zero-tolerance substance policy for all training operations:
Falsification of any training record — logbook entries, assessment scores, endorsements, or any Apex-issued document — is grounds for immediate termination of enrollment and referral to the FAA for certificate action. Apex maintains independent training records for every student. Discrepancies between student logbooks and Apex records are investigated. There is no "innocent explanation" for a falsified training record — any discrepancy is investigated as potential falsification until resolved.
Students are required to present their logbook (digital or paper) at enrollment review and before the practical test. The TCE reviews the logbook before administering the practical test to verify that the applicant's flight experience is consistent with the enrollment requirements and that all required endorsements are present.
Students may photograph the KFXE campus, aircraft exterior, and their personal training milestones for personal use. The following are prohibited:
The specific scenarios, failure modes, and evaluation criteria used in Apex's FFS sessions are proprietary training content. Students may not disclose session-specific scenario content to other students who have not yet completed the same session. This is not a test security concern — it is a training effectiveness concern. Students who encounter a novel failure mode in the FFS derive training value from responding without foreknowledge. That value is diminished if the scenario is described in advance.
Program dates are booked through the Apex training inquiry process (training@apexjetacademy.com or +1 (954) 900-2900). Booking requires: completed enrollment application approved by the Director of Training, ITAR screening initiated (for non-U.S. persons), and program deposit payment. Program start dates are confirmed in writing with the training coordinator.
Available program dates are limited by FFS scheduling, TCE availability for the practical test, and aircraft availability for the aircraft phase. High-demand periods (Q4 and Q1) require booking 60–90 days in advance for most type ratings. ULR, Trijet, and Business Jet programs require 90–120 days advance booking due to limited FFS and TCE availability for those types.
Tier 3 and Tier 4 contract partners receive priority booking access within the contracted scheduling window. Individual (Tier 1) and Preferred (Tier 2) students book on a first-come, first-served basis from remaining availability after contract partner windows are honored.
| Notice Given | Fee | Deposit Status |
|---|---|---|
| 14+ days before program start | No charge | Full credit toward rescheduled date |
| 7–13 days before program start | $1,500 rescheduling fee | Credit minus fee toward rescheduled date |
| Under 7 days / no-show | Full deposit forfeited | No credit |
| Medical cancellation (with documentation) | No charge | Full credit within 12 months |
| ITAR delay (Apex-verified) | No charge | Full credit, date held 30 days |
Mid-program withdrawals are handled per the refund schedule in Chapter 06. Rescheduling an in-progress program (after campus arrival) is treated as a mid-program withdrawal from the rescheduling date forward.
Apex may reschedule a program due to: aircraft airworthiness issues requiring maintenance, FFS qualification lapses requiring recertification, TCE unavailability due to illness or designation lapse, force majeure events (KFXE closure, TFR, natural disaster), or FAA FSDO action. Apex-initiated rescheduling carries no charge and results in first-priority rebooking at the next available date. If no acceptable date can be identified within 90 days, the student may request a full refund of the program deposit.
Program deposit: 25% of total program cost, due at enrollment confirmation. The deposit is applied to the total program cost at completion. The balance is due on the program start date (first campus day) unless otherwise arranged with the Director of Operations. Wire transfer or cashier's check preferred. Credit cards accepted with a 3% processing fee. No personal checks.
Institutional clients (Tier 2–4 contracts) are invoiced per the terms of their contract agreement. Contract terms supersede this general payment policy where they conflict.
| Withdrawal Point | Refund |
|---|---|
| Before pre-course access issued | 100% less $500 admin fee |
| Pre-course started, before campus arrival | 85% of remaining balance |
| Campus arrival through end of ground school | 60% of remaining balance |
| After first FFS session | 40% of remaining balance |
| After first aircraft phase session | No refund |
All hours delivered are non-refundable regardless of withdrawal timing. The deposit is non-refundable after pre-course access is issued. Remedial session fees are non-refundable. Medical withdrawal with documentation: 50% refund regardless of program phase, with credit for the remaining 50% toward a future program within 24 months.
Every Apex Jet Academy program includes Tier 2 Professional Residence accommodation for the full campus program duration at no additional cost. Tier 2 accommodations are full-apartment format (studio or one-bedroom), fully furnished, with high-speed WiFi, utilities included, on-site gym and pool, and access to the 24-hour pilot lounge with ForeFlight and Jeppesen workstations.
Housing is allocated starting on the program arrival date and concludes on the day after the practical test. Students who require additional nights before or after the program dates are billed at the published Tier 2 nightly rate ($140–$200/night depending on unit size and date).
Students arriving under Tier 4 Strategic Partner contracts are accommodated in Tier 1 Executive Suites at no additional cost to the student — the capacity fee model in Tier 4 contracts covers Tier 1 accommodation. Tier 1 includes crew-rest specification rooms, halal-certified dining on request, prayer room access, dedicated ground transport to the ramp, and flight planning workstations.
Type rating training is demanding. Apex expects students to manage rest appropriately. Quiet hours are enforced: 10 PM–7 AM Sunday–Thursday; 11 PM–8 AM Friday–Saturday. Guests may stay up to 3 consecutive nights without notice; longer stays require housing coordinator notification. Conduct resulting in a reasonable complaint from adjacent residents is investigated. Repeated conduct violations may result in relocation to a different unit or, in extreme cases, termination of housing access with the student responsible for arranging alternative accommodation at their own expense.
FFS sessions are not weather-dependent. The simulator complex operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year regardless of KFXE weather. FFS sessions are never canceled for weather. If KFXE is closed entirely (unlikely, but possible during severe weather events), FFS sessions may be rescheduled at the Director of Operations' discretion.
Aircraft Phase Session 1 (first exposure to the actual aircraft with the student as the handling pilot) requires VMC conditions at KFXE and at any departure/arrival airports used in the session:
After Session 1 is completed satisfactorily, subsequent aircraft phase sessions may be conducted in actual IMC at the TCE's determination:
Fort Lauderdale's convective season (June–September) produces afternoon thunderstorms that develop rapidly over the Everglades and move eastward. Aircraft phase sessions during convective season are typically scheduled for morning departures (06:30–11:00) to complete before afternoon convective development. KFXE Approach and tower ATC workload increases significantly during convective avoidance — this provides realistic ATC interaction experience that benefits the student's preparation for real-world operations.
Hurricane season protocol (June 1–November 30): If KFXE is threatened by a tropical system, aircraft may be ferried to Apex-designated alternate storage at the Director of Operations' authority. Aircraft phase sessions within 48 hours of a tropical system's projected KFXE arrival are suspended automatically. No student is expected to be on campus during an active hurricane threat — housing evacuation guidance is provided if applicable.
During aircraft phase sessions, the student occupies the left seat (captain's position) for all flight operations. The TCE occupies the right seat. The student is the handling pilot for all normal operations. The TCE provides instruction and safety oversight. The TCE is the Pilot in Command for regulatory and insurance purposes — the student is flying as a student pilot under Part 142 training authority, not as PIC.
The TCE takes control only when: a safety-of-flight issue requires immediate intervention, the student explicitly requests takeover, or the TCE determines the student is unable to continue safely. The TCE's takeover decision is final and is not subject to discussion or appeal during the session. Post-session debrief addresses any takeover events.
Apex conducts aircraft phase sessions only in airworthy aircraft with all required equipment operative for the planned operation. Inoperative equipment is addressed through the aircraft MEL before the session begins — the student and TCE are not responsible for making MEL determinations. If the Apex A&P determines the aircraft is not airworthy before a session, the session is rescheduled at no charge.
Students are expected to conduct a thorough preflight inspection per the aircraft AFM/checklist at the beginning of every aircraft phase session. If the student identifies a discrepancy during preflight, they report it to the TCE immediately — the student does not make the airworthiness determination. The Apex A&P on duty makes the determination. A student who identifies a legitimate discrepancy during preflight has demonstrated correct airmanship and is not penalized in any way.
The student conducts all ATC communications during aircraft phase sessions from Session 1. KFXE operates in Class D airspace with live ground, tower, and approach control frequencies. The student is expected to manage ATC workload while simultaneously managing aircraft systems, checklists, and FMS. The TCE assists with ATC communications only in genuine workload-saturation situations — not because the student is slow or hesitant.
KFXE-specific ATC frequencies: ATIS 125.625 · Ground 121.9 · Tower 120.9 · Fort Lauderdale Approach 124.0. Pre-departure: obtain current ATIS, contact ground for taxi clearance, review departure clearance through FMS before engine start. All aircraft phase sessions operate on actual, live ATC — no simulated ATC environment is used at any point in the aircraft phase.
All aircraft phase flight time is logged as dual received with the Apex TCE as the flight instructor. Logging category: Turbine, Multi-Engine Land (or Single-Engine Land as applicable). Time is recorded as Hobbs from engine start to shutdown. The TCE's certificate number and signature are entered in the student's logbook for every session.
The aircraft phase flight time is real logged flight time in type. It counts toward ATP minimums, employer turbine time requirements, insurance underwriter in-type experience requirements, and any other standard specifying actual flight time in the aircraft type. It is qualitatively and legally different from FFS time, which must be logged separately as simulator time under 14 CFR 61.51(h).
FFS sessions are scheduled by the Apex training coordinator as part of the program calendar established at enrollment. Session times are confirmed 48 hours in advance. Students may request a session time change with 24-hour notice at no charge; changes within 24 hours are subject to a $500 rescheduling fee if the FFS must be reconfigured for a different session. Sessions run 20 hours per day in scheduled training; 24-hour access is available for institutional clients under Tier 3 and Tier 4 contracts.
Every Apex FFS carries FAA Level D qualification. Level D is the highest qualification standard — full six-axis motion, wide-angle visual, aircraft-representative cockpit, and instructor station with full scenario control. FFS qualification testing is conducted by the FAA Flight Standards annually. Qualification status for each FFS is posted at the device.
If an FFS loses Level D qualification for any reason (including FAA audit findings or mechanical issues), all sessions in that device are suspended until qualification is restored or an alternative qualified FFS is substituted. Students are not charged for delays due to FFS qualification issues.
Remedial FFS sessions are billed at the Apex published FFS rate ($1,100/hour for ULR-class FFS; rates vary by aircraft type). There is no limit on remedial sessions, but three consecutive remedial events in the same area without demonstrated progress trigger a mandatory Director of Training review to assess whether the student's program should continue. The Director of Training may recommend program extension, program termination, or a modified training approach.
The practical test is scheduled by the Apex TCE upon determination of student readiness. The student does not schedule the practical test and may not contact the FAA FSDO or any DPE to arrange an independent practical test while enrolled in the Apex program. All practical tests for Apex-enrolled students are conducted by an Apex TCE using the Apex TCE designation — this is what authorizes the practical test to be conducted in the actual aircraft.
TCE readiness determination requires: satisfactory completion of all FFS sessions with no outstanding remedial requirements, satisfactory mock oral examination result reviewed by the Chief Standards Pilot, and satisfactory aircraft phase session debrief indicating the student is prepared for the practical test evaluation in the aircraft.
The practical test consists of: oral examination (minimum 90 minutes covering all ACS knowledge areas), followed by the aircraft flight evaluation in the actual aircraft. The oral and flight evaluation are typically conducted on the same day. If the oral is discontinued for any reason (student request, examiner schedule, weather preventing the flight evaluation), the student retains credit for completed oral areas and continues on a rescheduled date.
The flight evaluation is conducted in the actual aircraft at KFXE. ATC operations during the practical test are live — the student communicates with actual KFXE ground, tower, and approach control throughout. The TCE does not assist with ATC communications during the practical test.
The Apex TCE's compensation for the practical test is included in the program price. There is no additional "checkride fee" charged to the student for the first-attempt practical test. If the student fails the practical test, the re-examination TCE fee is the student's responsibility. Re-examination TCE fees are billed at the Apex published TCE rate, which varies by aircraft type (approximately $800–$2,500 depending on program).
A Notice of Disapproval specifies the Areas of Operation in which unsatisfactory performance occurred. Re-examination is limited to failed Areas — passed Areas are not repeated. Before scheduling re-examination, the student must complete additional training in the failed area(s) with an Apex instructor, receive a new recommendation from the instructor and the Chief Standards Pilot, and have documented satisfactory performance in the failed area.
Re-examination may be conducted by the same TCE or a different Apex TCE at the student's option. There is no limit on re-examination attempts. Required training between attempts is billed at Apex standard rates.
To exercise type rating privileges after completing the initial type rating, the pilot must complete a 61.58 proficiency check within the preceding 12 calendar months. The 61.58 check covers the same Areas of Operation as the original practical test and must be conducted by a pilot authorized to serve as PIC of the aircraft — at a Part 142 training center or by a designated examiner.
Apex conducts 61.58 proficiency checks for all 30 type ratings in the fleet, in the Level D FFS. A 61.58 check may also be conducted at any approved Part 142 training center. Pilots conducting 61.58 checks at another center must complete an Apex SOP familiarization session (1.0–2.0 hours FFS) before exercising Apex privileges if the plan is to conduct subsequent operations in Apex aircraft — which does not apply unless a specific arrangement is in place.
Apex offers annual recurrent programs for all 30 type ratings that satisfy the 61.58 requirement and include actual aircraft time. Recurrent programs are 2–6 days depending on aircraft category. All programs include FFS time and actual aircraft time — Apex does not offer simulator-only recurrent training.
| Category | FFS Hours | Aircraft Hours | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLJ | 12 hrs | 2 hrs | 2 days | $15,000 |
| Light Jet | 14 hrs | 3 hrs | 2 days | $20,000 |
| Light-Midsize | 16 hrs | 3 hrs | 3 days | $25,000 |
| Midsize | 18 hrs | 4 hrs | 3 days | $31,000 |
| Super Midsize | 20 hrs | 5 hrs | 4 days | $39,000 |
| Large Cabin | 22 hrs | 5 hrs | 4 days | $45,000 |
| ULR | 25 hrs | 6 hrs | 5 days | $90,000 |
| Trijet | 25 hrs | 6 hrs | 5 days | $110,000 |
| Business Jet | 30 hrs | 8 hrs | 6 days | $165,000 |
The Apex Jet Academy campus is a restricted facility. Access to the simulator complex, aircraft maintenance area, ramp, and operations offices requires badging. Student badges are issued at enrollment check-in and provide access to: housing, dining, gym, pilot lounge, ground school rooms, CPT bays, and the FFS building. Ramp access requires escort by an Apex TCE or FFS instructor for all aircraft phase and ramp briefing sessions.
Guests of students may access the housing and common areas only. Guests are not permitted in the simulator complex, maintenance area, or ramp without written authorization from the Director of Operations. Guest access requests must be made 48 hours in advance.
The following result in immediate, non-reviewable termination of all Apex Jet Academy privileges:
The Apex Part 145 repair station provides third-party MRO services for all nine manufacturers represented in the fleet. Third-party operators bringing aircraft to KFXE for maintenance are serviced by the same factory-certified technicians who maintain the Apex training fleet, to the same standard. Third-party MRO is a secondary business line — Apex training fleet aircraft always take priority for maintenance resources.
Third-party MRO inquiries: mro@apexjetacademy.com · +1 (954) 900-2950. Shift hours: 06:00–22:00 daily. No overnight maintenance — Apex's no-overnight-maintenance policy applies to third-party aircraft equally. AOG response available during shift hours for Tier 4 contract partners by prior arrangement.
Apex technicians do not perform maintenance on aircraft operated by students currently enrolled in a type rating program, where the maintenance work could influence the practical test outcome. Example: a student enrolled in a G700 program may not have their personal G700 maintained at Apex during the program. This policy prevents any appearance of a conflict of interest between training and maintenance outcomes.
Contract partners access Apex programs under Tier 2 (5% discount), Tier 3 (10% discount), or Tier 4 (15% discount) arrangements. Tier 4 requires a 3-year minimum commitment and 100+ pilots annually. Full tier terms are in the Contracts & Partners page (contracts.html) and in each partner's executed agreement. These policies apply to all tiers; contract terms supersede this document where they are more specific.
Every student enrolled at Apex — regardless of tier, contract volume, or institutional relationship — receives the same training. The same FFS, the same aircraft, the same TCE designations, the same ACS standards. Contract tiers determine pricing, scheduling priority, and administrative integration. They do not determine training quality, FFS qualification level, or TCE assignment. Apex does not operate a "tier 1 training" track and a separate lower-standard track for volume clients.
Tier 4 contracts with international operators (Qatar Executive — QCAA; Emirates — GCAA; international charter operators — various national CAAs) include ITAR coordination, regulatory documentation support for type rating validation in the operator's home country, and liaison with the foreign civil aviation authority for qualification recognition. This coordination is handled by the Apex Director of International Partnerships and the ITAR Compliance Officer. Contact contracts@apexjetacademy.com for jurisdiction-specific guidance.
Any in-flight abnormal event during an aircraft phase session — hard landing, ATC conflict, weather deviation, system abnormality, or any event the TCE deems reportable — must be documented in a written incident report submitted to the Director of Operations within 24 hours. The TCE completes the report; the student may be asked to provide a written statement. Incident reports are reviewed by the Chief Standards Pilot and retained in the training record. They are used for training improvement, not disciplinary purposes — unless the incident reveals a deliberate policy violation.
Accidents and certain incidents involving Apex aircraft require immediate NTSB notification under 49 CFR Part 830. The TCE notifies the Director of Operations immediately upon landing following any potentially reportable event. The Director of Operations makes the NTSB notification determination. Do not move a damaged aircraft after an accident without Director of Operations authorization — accident scene preservation is a legal requirement.
Apex maintains training records per 14 CFR Part 142 requirements. Records include: ground school attendance and assessment scores, FFS session logs with instructor debrief notes, aircraft phase session logs with TCE debrief notes, mock oral and practical test results, and all endorsements. Records are retained for 5 years from the last training event. Pilots may request a copy of their complete training record at any time at no charge.
Apex complies fully with the Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA) and the Pilot Records Database (PRD). For pilots seeking employment with Part 121 or Part 135 operators, Apex provides required records through the PRD system. Practical test failures, training terminations for cause, and safety-related training events are reported to the PRD as required by law. Pilots may access their own PRD records through the FAA Airmen Inquiry system.
Apex does not sell training records or personal data to third parties. Required disclosures: FAA and TSA (regulatory compliance), NTSB (accident/incident reporting), State Department DDTC (ITAR reporting), payment processor (billing), and law enforcement (when legally required). Institutional clients (Tier 2–4) receive training progress reports and completion records per the terms of their contract. Training records are not shared with third parties outside of regulatory requirements and contract terms without written student consent.
Type rating training in actual aircraft involves inherent risks that cannot be fully eliminated by instruction, equipment quality, or operational procedures. By enrolling in any Apex Jet Academy program, students acknowledge these inherent risks and execute the Apex Training Agreement and Liability Waiver at enrollment. This acknowledgment does not limit Apex's obligations to maintain airworthy aircraft, employ qualified instructors, and operate in accordance with FAA regulations and Apex standards.
Apex's liability for training program deficiencies, scheduling failures, or aircraft substitutions is limited to the value of the services not delivered. Apex is not liable for consequential damages including lost employment opportunities, employer salary loss during training, travel costs, or other expenses arising from training delays or cancellations. Nothing limits Apex's liability for its own negligence in aircraft maintenance, instructor qualification, or TCE designation currency.
All disputes between students and Apex Jet Academy are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Disputes that cannot be resolved informally are submitted to binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association's Commercial Arbitration Rules, in Broward County, Florida. Each party bears its own attorneys' fees. The arbitrator's decision is final and binding. Class action arbitration is waived — all disputes must be arbitrated individually.
Apex is not liable for delays or cancellations resulting from: KFXE airport closure, tropical weather systems, TFRs, FAA regulatory actions, ITAR regulatory changes, pandemic or public health orders, or other circumstances beyond Apex's reasonable control. Force majeure events result in suspension of affected programs with rescheduling credits equal to the suspended program hours. Force majeure does not result in automatic refunds but results in program timeline extensions equal to the duration of the force majeure event.