Airline career pathways
Avelo Airlines
Acron Aviation Academy is proud to work with Avelo Airlines on the Avelo Direct Program, a direct pathway to the flight deck for students!

Avelo Direct Program
Students and Flight Instructors at Acron Aviation Academy can now benefit from our relationship with Avelo Airlines!
Successful completion of this pathway program takes you directly from student, to Instructor at Acron Aviation Academy, to First Officer with Avelo!
Benefits include:
- First Officer bonuses up to $73,000
- $150,000 Captain qualified new hire bonus
- 401k with company match
- Sponsored ATP CTP
How the Avelo Direct Program works
1
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.
2
Build your experience as a CFI
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).
3
Interview
When you have achieved between 1,000 and 1,200 hours total flight time, our team will work with Avelo to recommend eligible Instructors for interview!
4
Transition
When you reach our 1,500 hours of flight time, complete your ATP CTP course and Jet Transition Program.
5
Career
Start your career as a First Officer for Avelo Airlines!