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.
Scott’s passion began when he trained with his uncle and earned his PPL. He then joined us to continue his ratings and says, “I hope it’s clear how much I like this place!”
Be known by your instructors and gain guidance from an experienced mentor.
Congratulations to Austin on completing his Private Pilot checkride! 🎉
Get your ratings without taking a bunch of random classes!
✈️ Big congratulations to Kooper on completing the Pro-Pilot Program at Ignite Flight Academy! 🎉
Kooper has put in the work to reach this milestone. Along the way, he’s also given back by serving as a mentor in our Mentorship Program, helping other students learn and grow.
We’re excited to celebrate this achievement with him and look forward to seeing what’s next in his aviation journey. Congratulations, Kooper!
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Austin joined us in July and has been working hard to finish his first rating this month!
Unlock your next destination through Ignite’s 12-month program! Book a tour at igniteflight.com
After obtaining his bachelors degree and serving 6 years in the military, Cody capitalized on his passion for flying at Ignite Flight Academy!
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Jackson is a senior at Lawrence-Nelson High School, and he spent two days job shadowing us out at Ignite. He got to sit in on ground school, ride in the back seat during a flight lesson, and learn what it takes to become a pilot. Wish him some good luck in his future with aviation!!
