Airline career pathways
Endeavor Air
Thanks to our long-standing relationship with Endeavor Air, Acron Aviation Academy cadets have access to an excellent opportunity of joining the Endeavor Air pilot training program - Endeavor STEP. This guarantees cadets a seamless transition from flight school to flying for Endeavor and eventually for Delta Air Lines!
From Endeavor to Delta
We're one of just three standalone flight academies in the USA to participate in the Endeavor Air pilot training program.
Students on the Endeavor STEP Program will have the opportunity to interview to become an Endeavor pilot, and if successful will join the Career Advancement Program (CAP) with a direct flow through to Delta without the need for any further interviews or testing.
Flying as Delta Connection, Endeavor is the only regional carrier to offer pilots a defined career path to Delta Air Lines.
STEP is a program for aviation students and Flight Instructors to help prepare you for a successful career as a pilot in the airline industry. Endeavor Air will make regular visits to give presentations, answer questions, offer guidance and - when you’re ready - conduct on-site interviews.
New hire pilots earn up to $150,000 in bonus potential.
How the Endeavor pilot training program works
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Enroll at Acron Aviation Academy
The first step in your journey to becoming an airline pilot is to enroll in our Edge: Commercial Pilot Certificate program. When enrolled, simply apply to the Endeavor STEP Program and participate in extracurricular activities as well as Endeavor events to build relationships with the airline representatives and benefit from all their guidance and support!
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Build your experience
Those that complete our Edge: Commercial Pilot Certificate program can then enroll on our Elite program, where you will earn your Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating (CFI-I). To help you prepare for the Endeavor Air pilot training interview, we recommend that you document your previous flight experience.
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Become an Endeavor airline pilot
After reaching the FAA mandated 1500 hours of flight time, you will be eligible to earn your Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. As part of Endeavor's STEP, a recruiter will come to Acron Aviation campus for your interview. Upon successful completion of the interview and receipt of a conditional job offer, you will be assigned a pilot mentor as part of the Endeavor Air pilot training program who will provide support throughout the duration of your training. As an Endeavor First Officer, you will have an earnings potential of $61k to $72k!
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Fly at Delta Air Lines
Once you've flown as an Endeavor pilot for 54 months, including 24 as Captain, you can advance to Delta Air Lines!
