Acron Aviation Academy

Acron Aviation Academy trains airline pilots at its academy in Sanford, Florida, in the United States. Its programs are approved by the FAA under Part 141.

The academy has trained pilots for more than 40 years. It has produced 18,500 graduates and has awarded nearly 100,000 certificates and ratings. It has about 200 instructors with 186,000 hours of combined flight experience. More than 95% of its graduates work in aviation.

Acron offers more than 10 pilot pathways that cover all career levels. Students can start with zero flight hours or change careers. Most full-time students earn their commercial pilot license in 12 to 18 months. About 90% of its FAA graduates go on to become flight instructors, which gives them a paid way to build flight hours.

The academy has separate programs for three groups. They are U.S. students, international students and students from the UK and Europe. Students must attend classes and flight training at the Sanford campus. Training uses a fleet of aircraft and advanced simulators.

Acron's students include high school graduates, career changers from other industries and people leaving the military. The academy has several airline career pathways. One is the Envoy Cadet Program, which one graduate used to reach a regional airline and later a major airline.

The academy expects to award nearly $500,000 in scholarships in 2026. Its pilot careers advisors help students choose a path and explain financing options.

Services

• Commercial pilot training
• FAA Part 141 programs
• Airline career pathways
• Flight instructor path
• Simulator training
• International student training
• UK and Europe pilot training
• Aviation scholarships