Illinois.Aviation.Academy                Last Visit: 02.20.2009


All types of pilot certifications, advanced education opportunities and pleasure flying are available at IAA. Additionally, we are proud of our affiliation with Skyway Airlines. Our students have the opportunity to train at IAA for possible pilots' positions at Skyway airlines.

We're a flight organization based in West Chicago, Illinois
School Type:    Part 61 and Part 141.  

Training Area:   Local.  



Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing).  

Certificates:    Recreational, Private, Commercial, ATP, CFI and CFII.  

Ratings:    VFR, IFR, Commercial, CFI, CFII, Multiengine and Multiengine Instructor.  

Class:    Single Engine Land and Multi Engine Land.  

Engines:    Single and Twin.  

Endorsement:    Complex and High Performance.  

Recurrent Training:    Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check.  

Training Orientation:    Business (Private) and Recreation (all non-commercial flight).  

Career Focus:    Commercial (includes air taxi, survey, ambulance, etc), Corporate Flying and Flight Instruction.  

Type of Curriculum:    Ground School and Self-Paced.  



Technically Advanced Aircraft:    Glass Cockpit(Garmin G1000), etc and Autopilot.  

Type of Rental:    Students only and Licensed Pilots.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   Cessna, Dimaond, Cirrus, Cherokee, Arrow, Piper  



Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Lounge, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area and Pilot Ready Room.  



Financial Assistance:    Student Loans and Third Party (bank, etc).  



Admin Support:    USCIS - M-1 Visa assistance, VA - Veterans Affairs and Job Interview prep or coordination.  

Total Instructors:   13  



Weather:   Seasonal variations (weather flying, snow, etc)  



School Description
Illinois Aviation Academy is proud of our ongoing development and association with local community colleges. These colleges afford students the opportunity to participate in various degree programs. IAA teaches aviation ground school classes through each college's Office of Continuing Education.


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