Purdue, LIFT Academy Partner to Tackle Commercial Pilot Need

Under the agreement, students who complete all five flight certifications/ratings will receive a year of credits toward their bachelor’s degree in professional flight.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, August 03, 2023 at 02:45 PM ET

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Under the Purdue Global and Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy partnership, students who complete all five certifications/ratings will also receive college credit. [Credit: Derek Eckenroth]

Key Takeaways:

Purdue Global and LIFT Academy have partnered to offer a pathway for students to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Flight while completing commercial pilot training.
Students who complete five flight certifications/ratings at LIFT Academy will receive 45 college credits (equivalent to one year) from Purdue Global towards their bachelor's degree.
The partnership aims to make state-of-the-art flight training more accessible and affordable, addressing the significant need for commercial and regional pilots.
Additional benefits include potential transfer credits for prior college work and tuition incentives for LIFT Academy students and Republic Airways employees/family members.

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If you are looking for a way to balance flight training with the pursuit of a college degree, check out the partnership between Purdue Global, Purdue University’s online arm and Indianapolis-based Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy.

LIFT Academy is a U.S.-based commercial aviation pilot training school owned by Republic Airways. LIFT Academy utilizes a fleet of Diamond Aircraft, including the DA40 and DA20 single-engine and DA42 twin-engine aircraft, along with aviation advanced training devices (AATDs) from Diamond Simulation and Frasca International to prepare applicants for careers in commercial aviation.