Experience Premier Flight Training with Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc.
Are you ready to soar to new heights? Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc. is dedicated to empowering future aviators through exceptional training programs! With aviation career prospects on the rise—projected to require 790,000 new pilots over the next 20 years according to Boeing—now is the perfect time to fulfill your dreams of flight. Located in West Chicago, Illinois, this esteemed flight school is the only one certified by the Illinois State Board of Education. This certification ensures that they maintain the highest academic standards for aspiring recreational and professional pilots.
Comprehensive Flight Training Programs
- Private Pilot License (PPL): Discover the thrilling world of flying with in-depth training designed for beginners.
- Instrument Rating (IR): Enhance your flying skills and learn to navigate in a variety of weather conditions.
- Multi-Engine Rating: Experience the challenge and excitement of flying multi-engine aircraft.
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL): Prepare for a professional career in aviation with advanced training techniques.
- Flight Instructor Programs: Transition from student to mentor and share your passion for flying!
Unique Amenities and Services Offered
- Aircraft Rental: Enjoy access to a fleet of well-maintained aircraft for training and personal use.
- Exciting Flight Club Activities: Join a community of aviation enthusiasts and participate in various events and challenges.
- Student Loans: Financial assistance options are available to help achieve your aviation aspirations.
- College Degree Program: Combine flying skills with academic excellence for a well-rounded education.
- Job Placement Assistance: Benefit from networking opportunities and guidance to jumpstart your aviation career.
- Convenient Ground School Classes: Flexible scheduling for classroom training to fit busy lifestyles.
Aircraft Fleet
Illinois Aviation Academy boasts an impressive fleet, allowing students to train on various aircraft types, including:
Aircraft Type |
Usage |
Cessna 172 |
Primary trainer aircraft for PPL |
Cessna 152 |
Ideal for initial training sessions |
Piper Seminole |
Multi-engine training |
Cessna 182 |
Advanced handling and navigation |
Why Choose Illinois Aviation Academy?
- Experienced Instructors: Learn from seasoned professionals with vast industry experience.
- High Industry Standards: Benefit from a curriculum aligned with FAA regulations and industry best practices.
- Welcoming Community: Be part of a supportive environment that fosters collaboration and camaraderie.
- Strategic Location: Conveniently located near Chicago, offering easy access to both airport facilities and urban resources.
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Eric Patten
2 weeks agoThe oldest airfield in Illinois has a PSI examination center. I recently scheduled a retest for my Michigan Residential Builder License and was very impressed with the staff and facility after a bad experience at the PSI examination site in Grand Rapids. IAA is a great alternative to the unfriendly Michigan-based PSI examination centers, and the availability is fantastic! Only the Dearborn facility has comparable availability. It was a shorter drive to West Chicago from my location, so I scheduled at IAA and I am so glad that I did. It was an honor to pass my exam at this facility. I hope to return in the distant future for flight instruction. Highly recommended!! ✈️
Darien sukach
a week agoPosting this on behalf of my lovely gf bc she feels bad leaving a bad review but the payment was for 250 dollars for a discovery flight. This was a birthday gift to her, bc she’s thinking about doing a major career pivot into piloting, so she was promptly really excited to try. The whole experience was for 1 hour. Total!! So the cost per time up there was not an amazing value to start, but anyway, the flight instructor( who shall remain nameless but it rhymes with scare-ed) proceeded to complain about the jobsite and some of the things that go into flight instructing, not explaining much about what he was doing while they were flying and ALL she wanted was to learn more about what goes into flying, different maneuvers, etc. All this, aswell as before taxiing, the fuel guy was late, wasting precious time where the minutes really matter for the price of the whole experience. I’m sad bc now she doesn’t talk about flying in the same light with that excitement that she did before the flight and I can’t help but to hold this experience to blame for all this. At least they had the the respect for a partial refund for using less gas than anticipated, but it was only around a 4th of the cost. In a word, the experience was underwhelming. And there expectations should be more clearly stated on the website. She enjoyed what she got to do, but there was just little of it. And I would add a photo to this review if I could but THERE WAS NO TIME TO TAKE ONE. (Bc they were running late)
Deven Patel
2 years agoUnbelievable. Amazing flight instructors, facilities, and aircraft. Just finished Aerocamp Advanced, and I don’t have enough words to describe the amount of dedication and hard work everyone puts in to ensure that each student’s experience here is great. Even though it’s a bit of a hike for me, this flight school passes my rating with flying colors (pun intended)!
Saranyan Sakthivel
2 years agoVery good flight school to train at, Facilities are top-notch and the instructors are very knowledgeable. Everyone is willing to lend a helping hand and are very friendly. Special shout out to Matthew Lorenzen who I trained with. Matt was very patient and went the extra mile to help get to where I wanted. The planes are mechanically very well maintained and the airport provides a very nice training environment (control tower, multiple runways and instrument approaches to practice). You can also take the FAA Knowledge tests in the flight school itself, which is also an added bonus.
Tim Leach
3 weeks agoMy son went to IAA to get his ppl before college. He had 7 months to do this. IAA assured me that was plenty of time to get it done. As we were nearing his college start date , he inquired how much he had left to get ppl , he was told he's not close. I found this strange , considering he had 40 hours of flight time. Then IAA tried to get us to jam everything into a week and half. The communication was terrible , they knew what we wanted , and so did his instructor , who left after his solo flight. To me , IAA was a bad investment , broken promises and a cash grab. We also asked for his flight records from IAA , which they finally sent to his college , after some phone calls. I wasn't the only person this happened to . My son knew another student there who was told the same thing. So when my son got to college , he pretty much had to start over , a big waste of money.