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.
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.
🎉 Please join us in congratulating two of our newest soloed pilots!
-Liz
🗓️ Date: 6/11
✈️ Instructor: Kyle
-Noah
🗓️ Date: 6/11
✈️ Instructor: Hunter
✈️ What’s a First Solo Flight? 🛩️
If you’ve been around our flight school lately, you might’ve heard some excited cheers and maybe even seen a student walking around with a cut-up shirt! Wondering what that’s all about? Let us explain 👇
A first solo is one of the biggest milestones in a student pilot’s journey. It’s the moment when a student takes to the skies alone for the very first time just them, the plane, and the runway. It usually happens after weeks or months of ground school, simulator sessions, and instructor-led flights. When your instructor feels confident in your skills, they’ll give you the go-ahead… and off you go!
🌟 It’s a mix of nerves, adrenaline, and pride—and it’s unforgettable.
👕 The Shirt Cutting Tradition
After the first solo, there’s a long-standing aviation tradition: cutting the back of the student’s shirt. This dates back to the early days of aviation when instructors sat behind the student in tandem-seat aircraft. Once the student no longer needed verbal guidance or a “tug on the shirt,” the instructor would cut off the back as a symbol of independence and confidence in the cockpit.
At ignite we have started a tradition of our own. While you are soloing your instructor customizes a shirt for you to keep as a reminder of your first solo.
We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication. First solos are a huge achievement, and we’re thrilled to watch these future aviators soar. ✈️💪
🛫Here’s to many more takeoffs, safe landings, and milestones ahead!
#FirstSolo #FlightTraining #PilotLife #AviationTraditions #FuturePilots #ProudInstructorMoment
There’s more to flight training than just hours in the cockpit. ✈️
We had a great time at our hangar BBQ connecting with students, instructors, and staff. Events like these are a great chance to build community and talk all things aviation.
Thinking about learning to fly? Come see what we’re all about.
#FlightSchoolLife #LearnToFly #PilotTraining #AviationCommunity
#IgniteFlightAcademy
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! ✈️👏
Dalton – Multi Engine
🗓️ Date: 5/22
✈️ Instructor: Talon
Jayna – Commercial and Ground Instructor
🗓️ Date: 5/22
✈️ Instructor: Eli
Grant – MEI
🗓️ Date: 5/22
✈️ Instructor: Greg
Jocie – Multi Engine
🗓️ Date: 5/23
✈️ Instructor: Talon
#PilotSuccess #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy
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! ✈️👏
Kam – Private Pilot
🗓️ Date: 5/9
✈️ Instructor: Hudson
Austin – CFI
🗓️ Date: 5/9
✈️ Instructor: Hunter
Ashley – Commercial
🗓️ Date: 5/10
✈️ Instructor: Kyle
John – Multi Engine
🗓️ Date: 5/22
✈️ Instructor: Greg
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! ✈️👏
#PilotSuccess #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy
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! ✈️👏
Jocie – CFII
🗓️ Date: 4/30
✈️ Instructor: Grant
Chris (Not Pictured)- Multi Engine
🗓️ Date: 5/4
✈️ Instructor: Talon
Kyle – Multi Engine
🗓️ Date: 5/4
✈️ Instructor:
Bryson (Not Pictured) – Instrumental Rating
🗓️ Date: 5/5
✈️ Instructor: Corbin
Caleb – CFII
🗓️ Date: 5/6
✈️ Instructor: Eli
Caleb – First Solo
🗓️ Date: 5/9
✈️ Instructor: Austin
#PilotSuccess #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy
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! ✈️👏
Berrie – Instrumental Rating
🗓️ Date: 4/22
✈️ Instructor: Eli
Caleb – Fist Solo
🗓️ Date: 4/17
✈️ Instructor: Kyle
#PilotSuccess #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy
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! ✈️👏
– Cody – Instrumental Rating
🗓️ Date: 4/16
✈️ Instructor: Hudson
– Mike – Private Pilot
🗓️ Date: 4/17
✈️ Instructor: Austin
#PilotSuccess #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy
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! ✈️👏
– Carter – First solo
🗓️ Date: 3/31
✈️ Instructor: Dustin
-Austin – Multi Engine
🗓️ Date: 4/4
✈️ Instructor: Greg
-Jackson – Commercial Rating
🗓️ Date: 4/7
✈️ Instructor: Kyle
– Nate – Commercial Rating
🗓️ Date: 4/9
✈️ Instructor: Kyle
-Payton – CFI
🗓️ Date: 4/11
✈️ Instructor: Hunter
-Jocie – CFI
🗓️ Date: 4/11
✈️ Instructor: Hunter
-Bryson – Instrument Rating
🗓️ Date: 4/11
✈️ Instructor: Talon
-Caleb – CFI
🗓️ Date: 4/12
✈️ Instructor: Hunter
-Bradley – Private Pilot
🗓️ Date: 4/12
✈️ Instructor: Sam
-Parker – Private Pilot
🗓️ Date: 4/13
✈️ Instructor: Kyle
#PilotSuccess #CheckRideComplete #FlightTraining #IgniteFlightAcademy
Introducing our newest fleet member: the Seahawk Seeker! 🛫✨ Who will be the first to take it for a spin? #igniteflightacademy #AprilFools
Our CFI ground class had the incredible opportunity to get up close with an A-10 ‘Warthog’ today—just one of the many perks of training at Ignite. ✈️🔥
