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.
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!!
First Solo Alert 🚨 Congrats, Jhett!
Also, a big shoutout to Cody for the great instruction! ✈️👏
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First Solo Alert 🚨 Congrats, Nick!
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Captured from above during the Huskers’ matchup against Maryland. Nothing quite like a packed Memorial Stadium on game day.✈️🏈🌽
📸-Kam CFI
Nebraska Football
#Huskers #GBR #GameDay #LincolnNE #Aviation #PilotLife #ViewFromAbove #FlyOver #FlightTraining #NebraskaAviation #IgniteFlightAcademy
Are you cool under pressure? Become a pilot and be the one making the tough calls!
