Why choose us?
AOA vs. Other Flight Schools
Why are we different than the other major flight schools? There is a metric ton of
competition. So why choose AOA?
You're Comparing Schools. You need this information. The section below is a lot to
read, but please do your research about pricing and post-school opportunities before
your start at any flight school.
We list all your tuition and non-tuition expenses below, and show that we are substantially
less expensive than our competitors.
• Part 141 curriculum approved at every location means an absolute interest in training
quality and safety. The ability to utilize Part 141 and Part 61 training on a
course-by-course and "individual student performance" basis allows faster completion and
more hours available to students, if there is a need for additional training for
proficiency.
• Fly every type of aircraft in our fleet during your program, or stick to one or two. We
actually want you to have fun.
• You've worked hard to become a CFI and we're not going to place you behind a desk with a
phone to work Admissions or simply teach ground school. We're going to put you to work in
the air so you can log your necessary hours to get to 1500. If you end up enjoying teaching
(like we do,) we're not going to ask you to leave as soon as you log those 1500 hours,
because we see an immense value in your experience as an educator. You can continue to teach
and grow with us if the airlines aren't the right fit for you. The airlines aren't the only
career option -- Chief Pilots, Designated Pilot Examiners, Operations Managers, Aviation
Safety Inspectors are all in demand.
• Some schools promote an Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATCP or
FAA-Approved 14 CFR Part 142 Airline Training) as a “perk” to their program, which it isn't.
Traditionally, this exact training is provided by the airline you are hired by as a First
Officer. Therefore, something that is part of your onboard training with any typical
regional airline isn't advertised to look like one of our "perks," as our major competitors
do.
Why do we note some of these things so specifically? Because we want you to ask questions
and put any flight school you research on the spot. You should get the most out of your
training experience and you need to get all the details about what happens when you become a
Flight Instructor with your school choice. You should also research how your school choice
measures up in producing pilots suited for all types of different careers.
We understand that it's hard to know what to ask, and you're welcome to reach out to our
Admissions Team for guidance, even about how to compare flight schools. We want you to
compare us with your other choices. We want you to do your research. We're confident you'll
be impressed with the programs we have to offer, the individual attention you will receive,
and the quality of training you'll experience with Academy of Aviation.
• Our Multiple locations are all Part 141 Approved.
• Veterans Benefits
• 100% Flight Training Financing
• Ultra Preparation for your Airline Interviews
Like we say in our blogs and our website pages, do your research and PLEASE ask why all of
these things matter in the flight training industry, and how the above points can benefit
you as a student pilot. Ask one of our admissions reps about anything at all. We'll talk to
you and try to give you the most qualified answers to your flight training questions, even
if you decide to go elsewhere. We are all human, and we genuinely care about safety, quality
and success in the aviation industry. As a relatively smaller school compared to our
competition, we pride ourselves in our ability to provide passionate and talented CFIs for
every student, with strict oversight of the quality of our flight instruction.
