611512 — Flight Training
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.
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 |
| IRS PBA Code | 611000 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 61 → 611 → 6115 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 611512
National Industry
Sector (2)
61
Educational Services
Subsector (3)
611
Educational Services
Industry Group (4)
6115
Technical and Trade Schools
Industry (5)
61151
Technical and Trade Schools
National Industry (6)
611512
Flight Training
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)
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.