Partnerships Make More Pilot Dreams Possible
Pilots rely on partnerships – with mechanics, air traffic controllers, flight crew members and more – to gain altitude. American Winds partners with high schools, universities and others to help individual goals take flight. Enroll TodayGet InformationAffiliate Flight Training Centers
The associate degree programs at American Winds save you time and money getting ready to apply to major airlines with a Restricted ATP – but what if you don’t live in Northeast Ohio? No problem!
Our Flight Training Center partnerships help future pilots all across the country get major-airline ready faster than ever before – and at a fraction of the usual cost. Here’s how:
- Enroll in one of the American Winds College of Aeronautics Associate Degree programs
- Complete your academic coursework online
- Simultaneously train under the FAA Part 141 syllabus at one of our affiliate FTCs
This program continues to grow as we partner with more flight schools across the country, expanding our reach and enhancing the training opportunities available to students.
High School Compacts
It’s never too early to start charting your course to the skies! American Winds is proud to partner with the Akron Public Schools College and Career Academies program that connects high school students with real-world experiences.
Field trip visits to our Akron Fulton Airport campus
Shadowing opportunities with our pilots and/or aircraft maintenance crews
One-on-one interviews with current staff members and former students
University Partnerships
Is your heart set on completing a bachelor’s degree AND piloting the big planes? Do it all at American Winds – thanks to our partnerships with Walsh University and Liberty University!
By coordinating your bachelor’s degree studies with hands-on training at our FAA-certified Flight School, you get serious goal-attaining advantages, like:
- Fast-Track options for completion of all studies in less than 4 years
- Day 1 flight training with zero delays
- Online coursework option
- Preferred-applicant status with many major airlines
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.
