L3Harris Airline Academy is now known as Acron Aviation Academy.

How to become a pilot in the USA

How to apply for Acron Aviation Academy

Whether it is the Edge: Commercial Pilot Certificate Program or our Embark: Private Pilot Certificate, each Acron Aviation Academy training approach is designed to equip you with the qualification needed to kick start your career in aviation.

Step 1 - Pick your program

Our commercial pilot training programs are designed to offer you a direct route towards a career as a commercial pilot.

Our pilot training courses are approved under 14 CFR Part 141. Meaning our aircraft and training syllabi are certified as upholding the highest safety and efficiency standards.

Step 2 - Speak to an Admissions Officer

Once you have explored our pilot training programs and you have a good idea of the program you’d like to enroll on, speak to an Admissions Officer to:

  • Receive a tour of the facilities
  • Organize a Discovery Flight
  • Get assistance with document collection
  • Review the enrollment process

Step 3 - Consider your funding option

There are many ways to fund your pilot training from aviation scholarships, Stratus Financial or Sallie Mae flight school student loans, other flight school loans or privately financing your license.

Sallie Mae

Acron Aviation has teamed up with Sallie Mae to offer financing options to help fund pilot training. With a Smart Option Student Loan from Sallie Mae you could borrow up to 100% of the cost of training, and benefit from flexible repayment options.

Stratus Financial

Acron Aviation has teamed up with Stratus Financial to offer financing options to help fund pilot training. You could borrow up to 100% of the cost of training!

Scholarships

With a wide range of external flight school scholarships offering financial assistance towards the cost of pilot training, now is a great time to follow your dreams of becoming a commercial airline pilot.

Step 4 - Apply

After completing the steps above, you’ll be required to complete our application form which will ask you to provide general details, educational history, program information and how you will be funding your training.

Step 5 - Preparation

Upon successful application and selection, an Admissions Officer will contact you to agree a suitable start date and organization of transport, accommodation and on-boarding events/activities.

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