Your Flight Path to Success
pilot career program
Premier Flight School in Lincoln Nebraska
Empowering Pilots through Comprehensive Training & Support
Big Academy Advantages. Small School Feel.
Experience all the resources of a large academy without feeling like a "number."
New Facility & Housing
Dedicated facility designed specifically for flight training.
Student Housing
Enjoy affordable luxury student housing through our partnership with LivRed.
In-person Classes
Experience in-person classes 2-3 times a week with expert instructors for hands-on learning.
One Priority
Flight training is not just something we offer — it is our sole focus.
– Bill Heckathorn, President and Owner of Ignite Flight Academy
A PASSION TO SERVE OTHERS WITH EXCELLENCE
IGNITE FLIGHT ACADEMY
PILOT CAREER BENEFITS
Pilots statistically have the highest job satisfaction, longevity, and most of all, fun at their job.
AWESOME VIEW
Aircraft cockpits offer the best "office views" available.
WORKING HOURS
Average weekly working hours of a commercial airline pilot in the USA is 25 hours.
Actually GET PAID
They actually pay you to fly sweet aircraft and travel the world.
JOB SECURITY
You can expect excellent job security both in the short and long term in your pilot career.
MAKING PILOTS EVERYDAY
Ignite Flight Academy has trained hundreds of pilots and our team would love to help you achieve your dream and new career.
🎉 Congrats to Braxtyn Plessel, our newest CFII as of 10/9/24! Huge thanks to instructor Josh Vinton for guiding him to this milestone. Keep soaring, Braxtyn! ✈️🌟
#CFII #PilotLife #IgniteFlightAcademy #Aviation
🚁 Congrats to Grant McKelvey on reaching a new milestone in his CFII training!
📅 Date: 9/30
Instructor: Josh Vinton
Keep flying high, Grant! ✈️ #FlightTraining #CFII #IgniteFlightAcademy
🚁 Fun Fact Friday: Charles Lindbergh in Lincoln! ✈️
Did you know that aviation legend Charles Lindbergh first learned to fly right here in Lincoln? 🚀 He arrived on April 1, 1922, by motorcycle, ready to chase his dream at the Lincoln Standard Aircraft Company’s flight school. His instructor, I. O. Biffle, was known for showing up late or canceling lessons, but that didn’t stop Lindbergh from taking to the skies. 🛩️
Lindbergh didn’t have the money to fly solo right away, so he stuck around Lincoln, working as a crew member and performer. A few years later, in 1927, he made history with the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, flying from New York to Paris in The Spirit of St. Louis. 🌍
#AviationHistory #LincolnProud #FunFactFriday
🎉 Cheers to Our Newest Success Stories! 🎉
A huge round of applause to these dedicated student pilots who have recently achieved major milestones in their flight training. Your commitment and skill continue to impress us all! ✈️👏
– Ethan Zimmermann – Instrument Rating
🗓️ Date: 9/24
✈️ Instructor: Talon
– Charles Aman – Instrument Rating
🗓️ Date: 9/24
✈️ Instructor: Talon
– Cody Fischer – First Solo Flight
🗓️ Date: 9/24
✈️ Instructor: Corbin
– Tom Omelia – Instrument Rating
🗓️ Date: 9/23
✈️ Instructor: Kyle
Each of you has reached a significant point in your aviation journey, and we`re excited to see where the skies will take you next. Keep aiming high! 🚀🌟
#PilotSuccess #CheckRideComplete #FirstSoloFlight #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy
🎉 Congratulations to Our Outstanding Student Pilots! 🎉
We`re thrilled to celebrate the achievements of some incredible student pilots who have recently completed their check rides! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for aviation have paid off, and we couldn`t be more proud of you. ✈️👏
Charlese Walk – Commercial Pilot License
🗓️ Date: 9/26
✈️ Instructor: Kate
Gabel VanCleave – Private Pilot License
🗓️ Date: 9/26
✈️ Instructor: Kate
Brendon Placke – Instrument Rating
🗓️ Date: 9/26
✈️ Instructor: Hudson
Jayna Stone – Private Pilot License
🗓️ Date: 9/25
✈️ Instructor: Sam
Jackson Lautzenhiser – Private Pilot License
🗓️ Date: 9/25
✈️ Instructor: Corbin Oppegard
These milestones are just the beginning of your journey in the skies. Keep soaring high, and we look forward to seeing where your aviation careers will take you next! 🚀🌟
#PilotSuccess #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy
Grateful for moments like this 🌈✨ A peaceful sunrise, a rainbow on the horizon, and our Cessna 172 ready for the day`s adventures. Every day is a new opportunity to chase our dreams. #GratitudeInFlight #CessnaSunrise #AviationInspiration
Congrats to Kia Baird for completing his Instrument Checkride! 🎉✈️ Your hard work and dedication have paid off. We’re excited to see where your aviation journey takes you next! #InstrumentRated #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy #PilotLife
Yesterday, we had an incredible time at the Women in Aviation Day! ✈️ The girls got hands-on experience flying our simulators, toured our fleet, and explored all the exciting opportunities aviation has to offer.
Huge thanks to our amazing Ignite students for helping make the day such a success—your passion truly inspired the girls. 🙌 And a big shoutout to the Women in Aviation Cornhusker Chapter and Duncan Aviation for hosting this fantastic event! Together, we’re empowering the next generation of women in aviation. 💙 #WomenInAviation #IgniteFlightAcademy #ThankYouDuncanAviation
Thinking about starting your journey in aviation? Before you choose a flight school, there are some important questions to consider.
Curious about what to ask? 🤔 Check out our latest blog for insights that can help guide your decision! LINK IN BIO 👆
#FlightSchool #PilotTraining #Aviation #IgniteFlightAcademy #PilotLife #DreamBig #FlyHigh
🛫 It’s all part of the learning process! Every pilot has been there – nerves today, pro tomorrow! 👨✈️✈️
#PilotStruggles #StudentPilotLife #ATCNerves #AviationHumor #LearningToFly #AviationMemes
