Half the Time, Half the Cost & Take Off!

Become a Fully-Accredited, Degreed Professional Pilot in Only Two Years

Launch Your Aviation Career at American Winds

Dreaming of soaring through the skies? Stop dreaming and get ready for take off! At American Winds College of Aeronautics, we fast-track your journey from student to pilot with hands-on training and expert instruction that chart your direct path to success.

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1. Commercial Pilot Fast Track

Earn your Commercial Pilot rating and an Associate Degree in as little as 12-15 months with our accelerated program.

Commercial Pilot Fast Track Program

2. Associate Degree

Save time and money – our Aviation Associate Degree costs roughly half of a traditional bachelor’s and lowers the minimum flight hours required.

Get Your Associate Degree

3. Individual Courses

At American Winds, you won’t just sit in a classroom – you’re in the air from day one. Our hands-on training builds your skills and confidence with every flight.

The Smarter, Faster Path to a Commercial Pilot Career

A four-year program isn’t the only route to flying commercial! American Winds offers full-time flight instruction 350 days a year with an FAA-approved curriculum that gets you certified faster and for less. You could even make the switch now and save! With personalized, one-on-one tutoring and dedicated support, our students consistently outperform the competition – boasting a 97% pass rate on the FAA Knowledge Exam.

American Winds vs. Other Aviation Flight Schools

American Winds 2-Year Aviation Associate Degree

4-Year Aviation University Degree

Get Licensed on the Fast Track 12-15 month plan

Time Invested

Licensed in at least 4 years

$80,000 Average Cost

Average Cost

Average Cost of $165,000

Start Getting Paid as a Pilot in Less Than 4 Years

Time to Start Earning

Begin paying down debt in 4 years

No Delays. Start Training on Day 1

Time to Start Flying

Delays in Flight Training Due to Scheduling Restrictions

Personalized 1-on-1 Instruction With Full-Time Flight Instructors

1-on-1 Instruction Opportunities

Group Instruction and Limited Aircraft Availability

Your future in flight starts now – take the first step!

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Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in Flight Training

For 25 years, American Winds has been shaping the future of aviation by equipping aspiring pilots with the skills and confidence to succeed. As a leader in flight instruction, we’ve helped students from around the world achieve their dreams and launch thriving aviation careers. As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to training and inspiring the next generation of pilots.

4 Awards

100+ Students

13+ Countries Represented by International Students

25+ Years of Service

Step into the Captain’s Seat – Book Your Discovery Flight

Call now to schedule your Discovery Flight and experience the thrill of defying gravity with one of our experienced pilots. Any day of the week, we’ll get you up in the air – giving you a taste of what it feels like to go from passenger to pilot.

An Aviation School Designed by an Aviator

Founder and Chief Flight Instructor Denise Hobart and her late husband, Mike, envisioned a more affordable aviation program. Denise knew that a bachelor’s degree in aviation cost more than most potential students could afford and wasted a lot of time and money on unnecessary classes.

So she put her 25-plus years of experience as both a commercial pilot and a flight instructor to work – getting FAA accreditation to convey both Part 61 and Part 141 competencies from her flight school in Akron, Ohio. Then she went even further and got the higher-ed accreditation that allows students at American Winds College of Aeronautics to earn associate degrees. Her diligence and persistence made it possible to really bring down the average cost to become a commercial pilot – which opens the flight deck door for many people who couldn’t otherwise see themselves in the pilot’s seat.

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