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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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
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)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 611512 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 611512 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Flight Training' under Sector 61 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 611512? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $34,000,000 for NAICS code 611512 (Flight Training), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 611512? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 611512 (Flight Training) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 8249 - Vocational Schools, NEC, 8299 - Schools and Educational Services NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
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.
- NAICS 611512 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Flight Training).
- 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.