Professional Pilot Program (PPP)

Acron Aviation Academy does not just teach you to fly. We teach you to be a pilot. Our programs are designed to prepare you for a career with the airlines where high performance is a requirement. Being a pilot is very rewarding, but it is also demanding and requires discipline, effort, and determination to achieve the goal. Therefore, you must be able to demonstrate a strong level of commitment to your training in order to be selected as an Acron Aviation Academy student.

Our PPP is designed to provide the training needed to become a commercial pilot. Whether you choose to enroll full or part-time, our PPP includes expert instruction, flight training and essential knowledge needed to step into the cockpit and launch your career as a commercial pilot.

Scholarships available

The EXCEL Scholarship rewards student performance by covering the cost of advanced training - the CFI-I Add-On.

Awarded to the highest performing students based on Ground School exam results, Checkride performance and Instructor feedback, the Scholarship recognizes effort, discipline, and excellence and is designed to reduce the financial burden of advanced training and fast-track the highest performers toward Certified Flight Instructor roles.

Highlights of the PPP

• Ground School theory training as a combination of hybrid and in-person learning.
• A Certified Flight Instructor, personally matched to you.
• Earn flight hours in our single-engine aircraft, multi-engine aircraft and simulators.
• Includes your Private Pilot Certificate (if you already have this certificate, you can join our PPP at the Instrument Rating phase.
• Includes your Instrument Rating training.
• Includes your Commercial Single-Engine and Multi-Engine Certificate/Rating.
• Includes your Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).
• Pilot Performance Pack: All the professional gear needed to take to the skies, with a value of $5,000, including a Bose headset.
• Installment plans allow you to break up payments as you complete your program certifications.

After completing the PPP program, you will be a qualified Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). It’s now time to build your FAA 1,500 flight hours, which you can do at Acron Aviation Academy after earning your Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII)*. Then it’s time to join the airlines through one of our many Pilot Pathway programs.

Your pathway to becoming a pilot:

1. Complete the PPP and earn your Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).
2. Prepare your resume and schedule your initial instructor interview with the support of our Career Services team.
3. Apply for a scholarship to earn your Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII), which may be required before you begin teaching at the Academy.
4. Meet hiring airline partners that regularly visit and recruit our cadets at our Sanford, Florida campus.
5. Join a Pilot Pathway and seamlessly transition into your pilot career with one of our regional airline partners, many of whom offer tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonus opportunities, or incentives during training like seniority.

*You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen to work at Acron Aviation Academy.

During your PPP pilot training you will learn from experienced Flight Instructors at our purpose-built flight academy at Sanford International Airport, Florida. You will also benefit from:

• Pilot Performance Pack: All the professional gear needed to take to the skies, with a value of $5,000, including a Bose headset.
• Financial aid counselors are available to assist you with guidance on obtaining funding for your training with our preferred lenders.
• Modern fleet of more than 90 training aircraft.
• State-of-the-art facilities and flight simulators.
• Share airspace with commercial aircraft - putting you among the best of the best.
• The largest footprint for take-off and landing available.
• 300+ flying days per year in Florida.
• A global leader in pilot training, our graduates fly for some of the leading airlines in the world including American Airlines, Delta, United, Envoy, SkyWest and many more.
• Competitive hourly rates compared to other flight schools in Florida.

$95,000

Breakdown:

• Deposit of $10,000 followed by five further installments
• Includes Ground School costs plus prepware, ACR fees and DPE Flight Tests
• Includes Private Pilot License (if you already have this certificate, you can join the PPP for a reduced rate, request info for more details).
• Includes Instrument Rating
• Includes Commercial Single-Engine and Multi-Engine Add-On Rating
• Includes Performance Pack - $5,000

Program includes hours required to exceed the minimum FAA hours required for each rating. Extra hours are built in to assist with gaining proficiency; however, flight training is a skill, and time to train and cost are based on individual progress. Additional hours beyond those included may be required. Please speak with your financial advisor regarding suggested loan terms and amounts for course completion.

To enroll in the PPP you must meet the following requirements:

• Apply using the link below, identifying your preferred start date.
• Submit your high school diploma or GED.
• Obtain an FAA medical certificate.
• Secure your funding privately or through one of our preferred partner lenders.