Because regional airlines have been hardest by the pilot shortage, it makes sense those airlines would be some of the first to create their own pipeline to the cockpit. Republic Airways recently created Indianapolis International Airport-based Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy to train future pilots. Republic opened LIFT Academy, “to make a career as a commercial pilot more accessible to all by reducing the high cost of flight training, encouraging greater pilot diversity and raising awareness of the need for a greater supply of pilots.” Republic says it’s the only regional airline to operate its own training academy, specifically designed to create a classroom-to-cockpit path for its students. Republic is hiring nearly 600 commercial pilots annually, a number expected to grow by 50 percent over the next decade.
Republic Airways Launches Flight Training Academy
Key Takeaways:
- Republic Airways launched LIFT Academy, a unique "classroom-to-cockpit" pilot training program, to address the regional pilot shortage by making commercial piloting careers more accessible and diverse.
- The academy offers a structured curriculum utilizing advanced aviation technology, with initial student recruitment underway for its first class in September.
- LIFT Academy has partnered with Vincennes University for degree options and provides sponsorships and loan programs to help with the approximate $65,000 tuition cost.
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