Pilot career program at Ignite Flight Academy
Graduate in 11 Months
FAA part 141 Courses
graduate in
11 months
FAA part 61 Courses
7 certificates / ratings
Availability Update: October is full. Slots available in November and December.
The pilot career program
There’s an unprecedented pilot shortage crating a tremendous demand for new pilots. Boeing predicts the need for over 602,000 new pilots by 2041. As current pilots retire, the national and global need for pilots continues to increase at a greater pace than new pilots are currently being trained. The pilot career outlook has never been brighter or more exciting.

Long-Term Trend:
Commercial Pilots arein High Demand
Pro Pilot Program
Starting with Zero Time
Duration: 11-months
The Professional Pilot Career Training Program at Ignite Flight Academy is designed to train aspiring pilots to become confident and competent pilots, equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic world of aviation.
FAA Certificates/Ratings
- Private Pilot Certificate
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII)
- Multi-Engine
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
Estimated Hours
- Aircraft Rental – 242 Hours (30hrs multi)
- Simulator (AATD) – 50 Hours
- Flight/Ground Instruction – 346 Hours
Cost/hourly estimates are based on average completion times. Actual hours may vary. Contact an admissions representative for complete details.
Program Investment – $94,730
- Pro Pilot Kit Included
- Sales Tax Allowance Included
- Allowance for FAA Knowledge Tests
- Allowance for Examiner’s Fees
Rate Guarantee: The aircraft rental and instruction rates will not increase for 330 days (11 months) from the start date.
Flight Training Course timeline
The first step towards becoming an airline pilot is earning your Private Pilot Certificate.
An instrument rating allows a pilot to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in many kinds
of weather.
The commercial pilot certificate will give you the experience and training to fly at a higher standard which ultimately allows you to get paid to fly!
As a CFII, you can help others earn their instrument rating, which allows you to instruct more advanced students.
Multiengine rating allows you to operate larger and faster aircraft and gives you the required certification needed to transition into job opportunities flying aircraft with more than one engine.
As a Multiengine Instructor, you will be able to teach pilots how to fly multiengine aircraft.
*A typical career-minded student training for an airline pilot career can expect to invest about $95,000 at Ignite Flight Academy to earn all the required ratings, certificates, and experience listed above.
Graduate!
Transition into Phase II: Gaining Flight Hours
Pro pilot program
Starting with Credit for Private Pilot
Duration: 8-months
This Professional Pilot Career Program option is available to those who already have their Private Pilot Certificate.
FAA Certificates/Ratings
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII)
- Multi-Engine
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
Estimated Hours
- Aircraft Rental – 182 Hours (30hrs multi)
- Simulator (AATD) – 50 Hours
- Flight/Ground Instruction – 261 Hours
Cost/hourly estimates are based on average completion times. Actual hours may vary. Contact an admissions representative for complete details.
Program Investment – $75,475
- Pro Pilot Kit Included
- Sales Tax Allowance Included
- Allowance for FAA Knowledge Tests
- Allowance for Examiner’s Fees
Rate Guarantee: The aircraft rental and instruction rates will not increase for 240 days (8 months) from the start date.
Student Housing

Live with other Ignite students + get a discounted rate
LivRed is a 575-bedroom, 154-unit student housing community close to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), and situated near the historic “Haymarket Square” and West Campus. LivRed is an upscale, amenity-rich living experience, consisting of 1 to 4 bedroom units, and is truly a premier living option for students and young professionals alike.








Career Program
prerequisites
- 18 years of age on or prior to the start date
- United States citizen
- Read, speak, write, and understand English
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an evaluation flight if shorter than 5’2″, taller than 6’4″, or weigh more than 260 lbs (due to ergonomic cockpit constraints and aircraft limitations)
- No aviation incidents or accidents and no FAA enforcement actions
- Pass a TSA background check
- Obtain an FAA first-class medical certificate
- Must be a driven and motivated individual with good moral character
*Exceptions may apply. Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Limited training slots are available. Please contact Ignite Flight Academy for more information.