Academy of Aviation

Career and Private Pilot Training

Commercial Pilot Private Pilot

Accelerate your Flight Training with Academy of Aviation. We will create a customized program to meet your personal timeline.

We partner with your hard work to get you to the airlines as fast as possible. It's not about just the ratings. It's also about your true goals.

Earn your ratings as quick as 6 months, and advance to the airlines in as little as 18 months.

Academy of Aviation





Now accepting applications for Academy of Aviation in Orlando/Kissimmee.

Flight training students and flight instructors are encouraged to apply for our August 2023 opening.

We look forward to opening our newest location in Florida, as the Academy of Aviation family of pilots continues to grow.

Flight School Partnerships: Earn Your Degree

Purdue University

Purdue University Global PartnerAcademy of Aviation's Purdue University Partnership can help you advance your aviation career with an online bachelor's degree in Professional Flight.

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Liberty University

Liberty University AffiliateAcademy of Aviation is a Liberty University Flight Training Affiliate.

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Flight Training Programs for Domestic & International Students

Academy of Aviation welcomes pilots to stay on and instruct with us after graduation. Join our growing family.


Academy of Aviation has taught students from all around the world for over 20 years, and continues to be a leader in advanced Pilot Training today. Go "From First Flight to First Officer" in as little as 180 days. Financing is available now.



Commercial Pilot Program

Career & Commercial
Pilot Program   

Academy of Aviation offers you training at the same airports, where you earn the same ATP Certification as the more expensive schools.

You get individualized training in our late-model Cessna aircraft, and Part 141 at all locations means strict FAA oversight and an utmost foundation of safety.





Private Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot Certificate
& Instrument Rating   

Our Private Pilot Training page shows you real timeframes and gives you real insight on how much it costs to become a pilot.

Academy of Aviation helps you set reasonable expectations, and takes the lead in keeping those expectations on track.





International Students

International Students
Start Here   

Academy of Aviation's solution-based training offers to meet your needs as a student to get you recognized as a top candidate for your future piloting career.

Academy of Aviation has taught students from all around the world, and continues to be a leader in Flight Training for International Students.

Introducung 'A Taste of Flight' for young Aviators.

Where are we? Academy of Aviation Locations

Farmingdale, NY
Republic Airport

Visit our Farmingdale, NY
Location Page   

Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Regional Airport/Falcon Field

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Location Page   

White Plains, NY
Westchester County Airport

Visit our Westchester, NY
Location Page   

Charlotte, NC
Gastonia Municipal Airport

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Location Page   

Orlando, FL
Kissimmee Gateway Airport

Visit our Orlando, FL
Location Page   
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Finance Your Flight Training and fly now.

Full Financing is Available for our "First Flight to First Officer" Career Pilot Program at All AOA Locations.

The Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan® is available for those who qualify.
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You Have the Dream,
We Give it Wings



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