Let's Get You The Ratings You Need To Become A Pilot

Commercial and Private Pilot Training in one of the fastest growing Flight Training Academies in the USA.

Introducing our "First Flight to First Officer" Career Program.

Domestic & International Student Pilot Programs

Academy of Aviation was founded on the simple principle that flying should be safe, fun, and rewarding. Simultaneously, we are keenly aware of the industry beyond our walls. We strive to make available an environment for individual success, thereby helping to ensure the long-term success of the aviation industry.

Become a pilot with a flight training program built around safety, innovation and accessibility.

Part 141 Means Higher Training Standards

• Convenience, Flexibility and Expertise

  Academy of Aviation is designed for your pilot training success, whether you are flying for work or for fun.
  
  Our career programs are designed in consultation with our partners in the airline and charter industries.
  
  Our recreational programs follow the same proven curriculum as our career programs, but allow for flexible scheduling to work with any aspiring aviator. Our fleet is tailored to both private pilot/recreational and career training.
  
  Part 141 Private Pilot course training syllabi have been evaluated by the FAA and follow a strict protocol. Both the student and the flight schools must adhere exactly to what the FAA has approved so there are no variations in training. The benefit, you can obtain your FAA Private Pilot License in fewer hours, which means shorter training time and less money.
  
  Part 61 Private Pilot courses, in comparison, are simply more flexible in how the training is conducted but have a higher flight hour requirement.
  
  Simply stated, Part 61 are the standards to certify a pilot while Part 141 is for certifying flight schools.





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  Our Admissions Department is ready to answer your questions, and we'd be happy to help you compare flight schools that you are researching.

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Find your Family. Learn to Fly at Academy of Aviation.

Purdue University Global Partner

Academy 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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Financing is Available

Full financing is available for our "First Flight to First Officer" career pilot program. The Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan® is available for those who qualify.

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Find an Academy of Aviation Flight Training School Near You

We seek to provide a comprehensive training experience for every student at each campus. While the physical facilities are unique throughout our campus network, each location is tailored to provide our students with a safe and productive environment to pursue their education and their dreams.

• Farmingdale Campus

  Republic Airport (KFRG)
  
  7150 Republic Airport, #101, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Visit KFRG

• White Plains Campus

  Westchester County Airport (KHPN)
  
  T-Hangar, 67 Tower Rd, White Plains, NY 10604 Visit KHPN

• Atlanta Campus

  Atlanta Regional Airport (KFFC)
  
  1130 Echo Ct, Peachtree City, GA 30269 Visit KFFC

• Charlotte Campus

  Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)
  
  1030 Gaston Day School Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056 Visit KAKH

• Orlando South Campus

  SunState at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM)
  
  3008 Patrick St, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Visit KISM

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

You Have the Dream,
We Give it Wings