Welcome to Illinois Aviation Academy

Illinois Aviation Academy continues to offer the opportunity for your flying dreams to become reality. At IAA your personal and professional goals can be set and met. All types of pilot certifications, advanced education opportunities and pleasure flying are available at IAA. Additionally, we are proud of our affiliation with Skyways airlines. Yes, our student have the opportunity to train at IAA for possible pilots’ positions at Skyway airlines.

You can do this- come fly with us!

Illinois Aviation Academy is the preferred flight school for Skyway Airlines

Our headquarters are located at DuPage Airport in West Chicago, IL, where we have the distinction of flight training within a challenging Class D tower controlled environment. We strive to provide programs that are not only success driven, but also convenient. We are disciplined, regulated and personally effective. Furthermore, our facilities include all the amenities needed for learning, business and personal growth. IAA strives to meet your needs; this is our promise to you.

Flight Courses and Certifications

All programs can be completed at your personal pace and tailored to fit your needs.

* Private Pilot - Begin your fast track to the airlines or the beginnings of a pleasurable aviation experience. Use any of our aircraft and our proven flight syllabus.
* Instrument Rating - Try our "team concept;" reduce your costs and build new friendships while completing your entire rating in an airplane.
* Commercial Pilot - Can be obtained in single or multi-engine aircraft. Our goal is to get you finished quickly.
* Flight Instructor - Use our own training program to complete every instructor rating. Get your CFI rating in just two weeks.
* Multi-Engine Rating - Can be accomplished in as little as two days. This is the ticket to an airline job.
* Airline Transport Pilot - Our program is designed by airline pilots; it is clear concise information formatted to avoid any confusion.
* Airline Crew Training - Our Airline Crew Training program pairs qualified pilots in real world airline scenarios. Pilots use cockpit crew resource management and airline crew procedures while building multi-engine time.


I.A.A. Perks

For our students’ convenience, we offer:

* An establishment that complies fully with all federal, state and local regulations
* Flying in safe and certified aircraft
* Working with highly trained and experienced instructors
* All of our aircraft are fully IFR certified and equipped
* All of our aircraft are maintained by a former major airline mechanic and his staff of certified aviation mechanics
* Clean aircraft in a large heated hangar
* Access to our clubhouse and business conference rooms
* Ground school classes taught in our own classrooms
* Flight planning assistance, computers, phones, Weather Channel and basic pilot supplies
* Test preparation, tutoring and testing center
* Opportunity for building hours flying traffic surveillance in the Chicago area for local television and radio stations
* Aviation career counseling including an interview with Skyways Airlines
* Employment opportunities


Other IAA Student Benefits

* Possibility for student to achieve an ATP and a 4 year degree
* Dedicated students can accomplish an ATP and 4 year degree in 2 years
* Uses no fee GAP Loan program
* IAA honors the G.I. Bill
* Counseling help and guidance available at IAA

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