Airline career pathways
Empire Airlines
Acron Aviation Academy and Empire Airlines have come together to provide cadets with access to resources and guidance to make a seamless transition from flight school to an airline career!
Empire Airlines flow to FedEx
Graduating from our Edge: Commercial Pilot Certificate program will provide you with a guaranteed interview with Empire Airlines. Empire pilots have the opportunity to flow through to the Purple Runway Program and fly for FedEx!
Empire Airlines is dedicated to fostering the passion for aviation at all levels.
Benefits of the program
Empire has partnered with Acron Aviation Academy to create a clearly defined path for aviators to reach the ultimate goal of flying professionally.
Empire will guarantee an interview to candidates who complete their training at Acron Aviation Academy. Year one ATR First Officers earn more than $62,000 a year.
From Empire to FedEx
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
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
Become an airline pilot
After reaching the FAA mandated 1500 hours of flight time, you will be eligible to earn your Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. All who graduate from Acron Aviation Academy are guaranteed an interview with Empire Airlines!
4
Fly at FedEx
Empire has programs to flow pilots to the Purple Runway Program and become a FedEx Pilot! The major airlines await!
