611512 — Flight Training
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering aviation and flight training. These establishments may offer vocational training, recreational training, or both.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Offering specialized military training (except flight instruction, academies, and basic training)--are
- classified in U.S. Industry 611519, Other Technical and Trade Schools;
- Operating college-level military academies--are classified in Industry 611310, Colleges, Universities, and
- Professional Schools;
- National security and military basic training (except academies)--are classified in Industry 928110,
- National Security; and
- Providing air transportation services that may also provide flight training--are classified in Subsector 481,
- Air Transportation.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 611512 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Flight Training |
| SBA Size Standard | $34,000,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | 1,221 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 611000 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 61 → 611 → 6115 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 8249 - Vocational Schools, NEC (via SIC1987:8249→NAICS1997:611512→2002:611512→2007:611512→2012:611512→2017:611512→2022:611512)
- SIC 8299 - Schools and Educational Services NEC (via SIC1987:8299→NAICS1997:611512→2002:611512→2007:611512→2012:611512→2017:611512→2022:611512)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC B539 — Aeronautic/Space Studies
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 611512:
- Sector 61 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Educational Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 6115
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 611512 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 611512 is 'Flight Training', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 61 (Educational Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $34,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 611512?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 611512 is $34,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 611512?
NAICS code 611512 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 8249 - Vocational Schools, NEC, 8299 - Schools and Educational Services NEC.