

Airline career pathways
Acron Aviation Academy is proud to work with Avelo Airlines on the Avelo Direct Program, a direct pathway to the flight deck for students! Successful completion of this pathway program takes you directly from student, to Instructor at Acron Aviation Academy, to First Officer with Avelo!
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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 Excel: Accelerated Pathway to Pilot program.
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Build your experience as a CFI
Those that complete our Excel: Accelerated Pathway to Pilot program can then enroll on our Elite program, where you will earn your Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating (CFI-I).
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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!
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Transition
When you reach our 1,500 hours of flight time, complete your ATP CTP course and Jet Transition Program.
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Career
Start your career as a First Officer for Avelo Airlines!