Academy College Of Aviation

Academy College in Bloomington, Minnesota offers degree, certificate, and diploma programs for aviation careers. Its Commercial Aviation Bachelor of Science, associate degree, and Professional Pilot certificate combine aviation coursework with FAA Part 141 flight training delivered through Thunderbird Aviation.

Depending on the selected pilot program, training can include Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial single- and multi-engine, CFI, CFII, and MEI qualifications. The bachelor's program also supports eligibility to apply for a restricted-privileges Airline Transport Pilot certificate after meeting FAA requirements.

The college's FAA-approved Aircraft Dispatcher diploma covers the Part 65 dispatcher curriculum through a resident course or a shorter credit-for-previous-experience track. Other aviation options include Aviation Management and an Aviation Maintenance Technician apprenticeship pathway.