The Sky’s the Limit at American Winds
Meet the American Winds team and learn how our mission and values inspire professionalism, pride and achievement in all Future Captains enrolled in our flight school and College of Aeronautics.
Our Mission and Values
The mission of American Winds is to develop aspiring aviators into working pilots through accelerated, top-tier, FAA-Approved flight training, personal mentorship, and affordable, career-focused programs built to make every student successful.
Safety
Safety is critical in aviation training because it ensures that both the students and instructors are well prepared to handle the complexities and challenges of flight. This commitment to safety encompasses not only the physical operation of aircraft but also rigorous training, risk management, and continuous learning to maintain and improve skills.
Excellence
Excellence striving to improve the highest quality of training and ensuring students are well equipped with necessary skills and knowledge.
Adaptability
Adaptability encouraging innovation and the ability to adjust to changes in technology, regulations, and student needs.
Honor
Honor in aviation is to uphold integrity, prioritizing safety, and respecting the trust placed in our role as a professional pilot.
Commitment
Commitment to the academic knowledge and flight skills needed by American Winds, the FAA and aviation industry.
Integrity
Integrity being honest and transparent in all dealings with students, instructors, and regulatory bodies.
Courage
Courage to evaluate oneself to be the best they can be everyday and improve when necessary.
Professionalism
Professionalism promotes a culture of respect, accountability, and adherence to industry standards and ethical practices.
The American Winds Team
Faculty at American Winds
Flight Instructors at American Winds
Our Campus:
Akron Fulton Airport – KAKR
American Winds is located on the Akron Fulton Airport – also home to one of the few Goodyear blimp hangars. Our students take off and land on a runway that has seen some amazing history.
It’s named for World War II pilot and local personality Bain “Shorty” Fulton, who bought this former farmland in 1924 and converted it into an airfield.
Our Fleet
We maintain a flight of 11 planes with state-of-the-art navigational systems to meet our students’ needs for both single and multi-engine ratings. Our onsite Maintenance Department makes sure they are all securely hangared and properly serviced. We have direct control over making sure all our aircraft meet inspection requirements, which allows us to ensure a safe learning experience for all our future pilots.
American Winds students can also train in our FAA-certified flight training simulator, the Advanced Elite Model PC-1. The FAA evaluated, approved and authorized this flight simulator for use in satisfying maneuvers and procedures in Part 61 and Part 141 pilot training.
Partnerships
American Winds is proud to partner with other respected flight schools and institutions to offer our students a wide range of pathways to a piloting career. From the Akron Public Schools College and Careers Academies to Walsh University’s bachelor’s degree program to flight training centers across the country, our partnerships open a world of possibilities for our future pilots!
Your Pilot Career Takes Off Here
Ready to turn your passion for aviation into a career? Get the personalized training and support you need to earn your wings and start building your future as a professional pilot.
