Plain English Meaning
A flight school that the FAA has formally approved and licensed to train pilots, following an FAA-checked program rather than a more flexible, instructor-led approach.
Full Definition
A pilot training school that has been issued an operating certificate by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 141, authorizing it to conduct flight and ground training using FAA-approved syllabi, course outlines, facilities, equipment, and instructor qualifications.
Context Anchor
You will see this term when reading about training syllabi, approved courses, and the difference between informal training plans and school-required training outlines.