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 & Airline Partnerships
Get access to Purdue Global and major airlines, providing you with advanced educational opportunities and streamlined career pathways
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.
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! ✈️👏
Kaitlyn – Instrument Rating
🗓️ Date: 4/19
✈️ Instructor: Austin
Ridley – Instrument Rating
🗓️ Date: 4/19
✈️ Instructor: Jocie
Will – Instrument Rating
🗓️ Date: 4/19
✈️ Instructor: Corbin
#PilotSuccess #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy
First Solo Alert 🚨 Congrats, Quinn!
#IgniteFlightAcademy #firstsolo #futurepilots #AviationCommunity
Big congrats to Austin on passing his CFI checkride! All that hard work paid off, also a big shoutout to Elijah for the great instruction! ✈️👏
#IgniteFlightAcademy #LincolnNE #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining
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! ✈️👏
Noah – Multi Engine
🗓️ Date: 4/4
✈️ Instructor: Grant
Carter – Multi Engine
🗓️ Date: 4/4
✈️ Instructor: Grant
Brock – CFI
🗓️ Date: 4/8
✈️ Instructor: Talon
Kooper – Instrument Rating
🗓️ Date: 4/8
✈️ Instructor: Jackson
#PilotSuccess #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy
Another Pro Pilot Program graduate! ✈️
Congratulations to Charles on completing his training at Ignite Flight Academy and taking the next step toward a career in aviation.
The hard work paid off, now it’s time to soar.
#FuturePilot #FlightSchool #IgniteFlightAcademy
Big congratulations to Gable on graduating from the Pro Pilot Program at Ignite Flight Academy! ✈️
Through dedication, discipline, and countless hours of training, Gable has earned his ratings and is now ready to take the next step into a professional aviation career.
We’re proud to have been part of your journey and can’t wait to see where you go next. The sky is just the beginning.
#PilotLife #FlightTraining #Aviation #IgniteFlightAcademy #FuturePilot
Congratulations are in order for Emmett passing his commercial checkride! Thank you, Ray, for providing our students with the convenience of in house checkrides!✈️🙌
#IgniteFlightAcademy #LincolnNE #LearnToFly #CheckRideComplete #AviationDreams
Nothing brings people together like a night on the ice ⛸️ ❄️ ✈️
The first ignite ice skating night was a success!
#IgniteFlightAcademy #LincolnNE #TrainAtIgnite #FuturePilot
Huge thanks to Hunter and Sam, two of our former CFIs, for coming back as guest speakers! ✈️
They shared insights on pilot training, onboarding, and their experiences working in the aviation industry. We love seeing our alumni return to support and inspire the next generation of pilots.
#IgniteFlightAcademy #LincolnNE #FlightTraining #futurepilots #AviationCareer
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! ✈️👏
Brock (Not pictured) – Multi Engine Rating
🗓️ Date: 2/9
✈️ Instructor: Grant
Mike (Not pictured) – CFI
🗓️ Date: 2/21
✈️ Instructor: Talon
Noah (Not Pictured) – Commercial
🗓️ Date: 2/26
✈️ Instructor: Grant
Seth (Not pictured) – Private Pilot
🗓️ Date: 2/21
✈️ Instructor: Corbin
Daniel – Commercial
🗓️ Date: 3/5
✈️ Instructor: Austin
Andrew – Private Pilot
🗓️ Date: 3/9
✈️ Instructor: Austin
Brendan – CFII
🗓️ Date: 3/10
✈️ Instructor: Talon
John – Instrument
🗓️ Date: 3/10
✈️ Instructor: Talon
#PilotSuccess #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy
