Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc.

Illinois Aviation Academy is a flight school located in the western suburbs of Chicago at DuPage Airport. The company was founded in 1993 by an educator and an airline pilot. It holds FAA approval as a Part 141 flight school. The academy provides flight instruction for a wide range of pilot certifications and additional education opportunities.

The academy operates its main facility in West Chicago, Illinois. It also runs a satellite base at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. The main hangar houses more than 30 aircraft within 30,000 square feet of heated space. The training fleet includes Cessna aircraft equipped with glass cockpits. Students also train using a Redbird FMX flight simulator to practice maneuvers and decision making before flying.

Training courses cover private pilot, instrument, commercial certificate, flight instructor, multi engine rating, and ground school. The academy offers drone training for students interested in unmanned aircraft operations. Aerocamp programs introduce younger students to aviation. New students may schedule a discovery flight to experience basic aircraft controls and learn fundamental flight concepts.

The school offers an Atlas Cadet Academy and an airline pilot program for those pursuing professional careers. Students may follow a pathway to earn a bachelor's degree. The academy maintains a program for international students and provides housing options. It also hosts Explorer Post 1426 for youth exploring aviation careers.

Financing assistance is available through a network of lenders and partners. The academy helps students review qualifications for training loans. It also offers a Future Aviators Scholarship to assist with flight training costs. A pilot shop on site provides training supplies and equipment.

The academy is open almost every day of the year. It accommodates students with varied schedules and goals. Training takes place within an active aviation environment that prepares pilots for real world operations. The school has grown with the DuPage community since its founding.

Services

• Private Pilot
• Instrument
• Commercial Certificate
• Flight Instructor
• Multi Engine Rating
• Ground School
• Drone Training
• Aerocamp
• Discovery Flight
• Atlas Cadet Academy