Boasting four separate campuses in Farmingdale, New York, White Plains, New York, Atlanta, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, the Academy of Aviation (AOA) is a full-service flight school dedicated to churning out professional pilots. AOA is a Part 141 flight training program and has courses from private pilot all the way to MEI. The Farmingdale campus offers Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges-accredited and non-accredited courses, while the other three campuses offer only non-accredited courses.
Program Highlights
Each campus is located directly on an airport, giving students the convenience of a one-stop shop for ground courses and flight courses.Â
- Farmingdale (KFRG)
- White Plains (KHPN)
- Atlanta (KFFC)
- Charlotte (KAKH)
AOA offers courses solely for each rating/license. This gives flexibility to students wanting to learn to fly as a hobby or for a professional career.Â
Value
Because it’s a flight school-only program, the Academy of Aviation is able to offer competitive rates with no based tuition for academics. The all-in price for their professional pilot track is just over $75,000. The school also offers accelerated timelines allowing students to get from zero time to professional pilot (300-500 hours) in only five months.Â
Academy of Aviation accepts Sallie Mae student loans and it also offers in-house financing. Outside scholarships are also available for students who seek them out such as:
- The Ninety-Nines
- University Aviation Association (UAA)
- Women in Aviation, International
AOA provides custom career coaching for veterans to ensure they are getting the most out of their benefits. Â
Fleet and Facilities
The Academy of Aviation prides itself in only flying late model aircraft for flight training.Â
The fleet consists of:
- Diamond DA20s
- Diamond DA42s
- Cessnas 172s
A Redbird FMX flight simulator is also available for student use.
The Bottom Line
The Academy of Aviation is ideal for students looking to become a professional on a fast track and be on their way to charter or airlines quickly. Multiple campuses offer flexibility to students around the country and in-house financing gives students options when paying for school.Â
Other Information
- In-State Tuition (Per Year) N/A
- Out-of-State Tuition (Per Year)N/A
- Flight Cost $75,000
- In-State Total Estimated Program Cost$75,000
- Out-of-State Total Estimated Program Cost$75,000
- NIFA (Y/N)No
- NIFA RegionN/A
Academy of Aviation Score
Overall: 30 out of a possible
40 points in
Flight Schools
