A Little About Us
Established in 1972, we have become one of the finest aviation training facilities in the world…
Students from over 63 countries, in addition to all fifty states, have attended our programs. In 1995, customer service and flight attendant training were added to the curriculum to meet the ongoing personnel needs of the commercial airline industry. Today, our airline customer service and flight attendant students receive hands-on training at the multi-million-dollar JetBlue University in Orlando, Florida, including emergency evacuation training in a real airline training environment and access to a full-motion simulator that meets FAR 121 standards.
Our placement team includes current flight attendants, former flight attendants, and a former airline recruiter. Each graduating class is afforded the opportunity to interview with various carriers upon graduation under the guidance of our staff. The Airline Academy holds a letter of exemption from the State of Florida Board of Education through its contract training partnerships with FAA Part 121 certified air carriers.
MISSION
We offer a low-cost, short-term program designed to maximize your education while minimizing time away from home and in the classroom. Our focused curriculum equips you with the essential skills needed to gain a competitive edge and succeed in the airline industry.
HISTORY
Founder Nino Ciancetta retired as US Airways’ all-time senior pilot, logging over 40,000 flight hours. His leadership extended beyond the cockpit, serving as Vice President of the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA), Chairman of the Aviation Safety Board, and a member of President Richard Nixon’s Aviation Advisory Board.
INSTRUCTORS
Experienced professionals guiding your success.
The Airline Academy instructors are carefully selected for their extensive industry experience with major carriers such as Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue. With a student-focused approach, they provide the most comprehensive training available, ensuring quality education with a maximum 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
Flight attendant students train at the state-of-the-art JetBlue University in Orlando, Florida, a multi-million-dollar facility. This includes access to a full-motion simulator that meets FAR 121 standards, providing hands-on experience in a realistic aviation environment.
The Airline Academy
Advisory Board
UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE
The Airline Academy
Advisory Board
We are honored to have prominent and respected
members of the aviation profession serve on our
advisory board.
- Richard Mather
Delta Airlines
Station Manager
DAB Director of Security
- Pearl Norton
Pan Am World Airways
Training Director
Station Manager
- Pearl Norton
Mesa Air Group
Manager
In flight Recruiting/Human Resources
- A.C. Everett
Safety is every flight attendant’s top priority.
At The Airline Academy, you’ll master essential safety proced
- Ed Hunter
NetJets
Captain
ATP Certified
- William D. Masters
Rear Admiral
U.S. Navy, Retired F.A.A.
Organizational Consultant
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