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A Little About Us

Welcome to the Airline Academy

Established in 1972, we have become one of the finest aviation training facilities in the world…

…with students having attended from over 63 countries in addition to all fifty states. In 1995, customer service and flight attendant training were added to the curriculum to meet the continuing personnel needs of the commercial airline industry. Training is conducted at the Daytona Beach International Airport, located on the Atlantic coast of Florida, or our flight attendant students train at the multi-million dollar JetBlue University in Orlando, Florida. This includes a full-motion simulator meeting 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 because our contract training through American Airlines and JetBlue University, both FAA 121 certified air carriers.

MISSION

Fast-track training for a successful airline career

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

A legacy of excellence in aviation

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

Since our inception in 1972, we are honored to have distinguished and highly respected professionals from the aviation industry serving on our advisory board, including esteemed members from Pan Am Airways, Delta Airlines, JetBlue, United, Southwest, and NetJets.

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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