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
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 with expert instructors for hands-on learning
141 courses & Examining Authority
Ensures high-quality education and reduced flight hour requirements for faster certification
University & pathway Partnerships
Get access to Purdue Global University and benefit from post-graduation employment relationships.
Standardized fleet of Aircraft & Sims
Outstanding scheduling consistency made possible by standardized fleet of Cessna 172Rs, Piper Senecas, and Simulators
Be Known
Personalized attention and support, ensuring you are more than just a number—become a recognized and valued member of our flight school community
– 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.
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Pilots regularly explore new places and cultures.
HIGH DEMAND
Strong job demand means good earning potential.
PRESTIGE
Pilots are respected and trusted professionals.
Pilot Pathway Parter
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 our newest Private Pilot, Evan! ✈️👏
#IgniteFlightAcademy #LincolnNE #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining
Congratulations to Ridley on graduating from the Pro-Pilot Program at Ignite Flight Academy… 20 DAYS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE!!! ✈️🎉
Through hard work, dedication, and countless hours of training, she’s earned her ratings and is ready to take the next step toward a professional aviation career.
Beyond her own achievements, she’s also been a mentor in our Mentorship Program, helping support and inspire fellow students along the way.
We’re so proud to have been part of your journey and can’t wait to see where your wings take you next.
#PilotLife #FlightTraining #Aviation #IgniteFlightAcademy #graduate
The winner of a free discovery flight is…🙌
This past Sunday, some of our students and flight instructors hosted a booth during Girls in Aviation Day out at the airfield! It was an inspiring day full of aviation and fingernail painting. Check out our reel to hear who won a free discovery flight! #lnk #DuncanAviation #duncanaviation #girlsinaviationday
Check out what one of our new mentors has to say about his past 11 months at Ignite! #Aviation #FlightInstructor #FlightTraining #aviationgeek
Congrats, to our newest instrument rated pilot, Jay! ✈️👏
#IgniteFlightAcademy #LincolnNE #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining
Time is valuable, why would you want to waste time waiting?
Big congratulations to Jacie on passing her Commercial Pilot checkride! ✈️🎉
#CommercialPilot #CheckridePassed #PilotLife #IgniteFlightAcademy #FlyIgnite
Just imagine where you could be in just one year…✈
Join us for a tour at igniteflight.com and see!
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! ✈️👏
Travis (Not Pictured) – Private Pilot License
🗓️ Date: 9/11
✈️ Instructor: Jackson
Kooper – Multi-Engine Rating
🗓️ Date: 9/11
✈️ Instructor: Kam
Ridley – Multi-Engine Rating
🗓️ Date: 9/11
✈️ Instructor: Jocie
#PilotSuccess #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy
