Academy College

✈️ Start Your Aviation Journey with Academy College & Thunderbird Aviation

Dreaming of becoming a pilot? There's never been a better time to get started.

Through our partnership with Thunderbird Aviation, Academy College students have access to flight training at two convenient Twin Cities locations, helping you get in the air faster and stay on track toward your aviation goals.

For more than 60 years, Thunderbird Aviation has been introducing aspiring pilots to the skies, training aviators since 1962. Whether you're exploring aviation as a career or simply want to experience the thrill of flight, a Discovery Flight is the perfect first step.

✅ Fly from two Twin Cities locations
✅ Train with experienced instructors
✅ Modern fleet and professional training environment
✅ Career-focused aviation programs
✅ Start flying from day one

The demand for professional pilots continues to grow. Your journey can begin with a single flight.

Take a Discovery Flight and see why generations of pilots have started their journey with Academy College and Thunderbird Aviation.

🌎 https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

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✈️ Explore Your Future in Aviation at Academy College

Whether your goal is to become a professional pilot, work in aviation management, or build a career in one of the world's most dynamic industries, Academy College can help you get there.

Join us for our Aviation Open House on June 12 and learn how our aviation-focused programs combine hands-on training, industry knowledge, and real-world experience to prepare students for careers in aviation.

At Academy College, you'll have the opportunity to:

🛩️ Learn about our aviation degree programs
✈️ Explore professional pilot training opportunities
🏢 Discover careers in aviation management and operations
👨‍🏫 Meet faculty, staff, and admissions representatives
🎓 Learn about financial aid, enrollment, and student support

For nearly a century, Academy College has helped students turn their passion for aviation into a career. Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or are ready to take the next step, this is a great opportunity to see what Academy College has to offer.

📅 Aviation Open House
June 12, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

📍 Academy College
Bloomington, Minnesota

👉 RSVP Today:
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

Your future in aviation starts with a conversation. Join us on June 12 and see where Academy College can take you.

✈️ Thinking About a Career Change?

Some people spend years wondering "what if."

What if you finally pursued aviation?
What if you trained for a career you were excited about?
What if your office was 5,000 feet above the Twin Cities?

At Thunderbird Aviation and Academy College, we work with career changers of all ages who are ready for something different. Whether you're coming from retail, healthcare, construction, sales, the military, or another industry, becoming a professional pilot may be more achievable than you think.

✔️ Train at both Flying Cloud and Crystal Airports
✔️ Industry-focused aviation education
✔️ Modern fleet and experienced instructors
✔️ Flexible pathways for adult learners
✔️ Pilots remain in high demand across the industry

The hardest part is often taking the first step.

If you've ever looked up at an airplane and wondered what life would be like in the cockpit, let's have that conversation.

Learn more about our aviation programs:
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

✈️ This Summer, Don't Just Dream About Flying — Start Flying.

The aviation industry needs pilots, and there has never been a better time to begin your training.

At Academy College, we know one of the biggest frustrations students face is waiting. Waiting for aircraft. Waiting for instructors. Waiting for flight time.

That's why our aviation program is built around helping students stay in the air and move toward their goals.

☀️ Flight training throughout the summer season
✈️ Operations based at both Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) and Crystal Airport (MIC)
✈️ Large training fleet and dedicated aviation faculty
✈️ Convenient Twin Cities location with easy access from across Minnesota and western Wisconsin
✈️ Career-focused training designed to keep you progressing
✈️ Military-friendly programs and benefits available for qualifying students

Whether you're pursuing a career with the airlines, corporate aviation, charter operations, or military aviation, the demand for qualified pilots continues to create opportunities across the industry.

At Academy College, aviation isn't an add-on program—it's what we do.

If you're looking for a flight school with a get-it-done mentality, now is the time to start.

🎓 Application fees are waived through June 7.

Learn more:
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

📞 952-851-0066

Academy College Academy College offers high-quality, in-demand programs with a strong academic foundation and practical work experience. Join us to build your future!

☀️ Summer is the Perfect Time to Start Your Aviation Journey

If you've been thinking about becoming a pilot, don't spend another year waiting.

One thing we hear all the time from prospective students is that flight training can take forever because students struggle to get aircraft, instructor time, or consistent flight schedules.

At Academy College, aviation is what we do.

✈️ Train with one of the largest collegiate training fleets in the region
✈️ Flight operations based at two Twin Cities airports — Flying Cloud (FCM) and Crystal (MIC)
✈️ Dedicated aviation programs focused on getting you in the air consistently
✈️ Military-friendly programs and VA education benefits available for those who qualify
✈️ Industry-experienced instructors and a supportive training environment
✈️ Designed for students who want to move forward, not sit on a waiting list

Whether your goal is an airline career, corporate aviation, military aviation pathway, or simply earning your pilot certificates, Academy College is built around helping students train efficiently and stay on track.

🎓 Summer Promotion: Application fees are waived for new students through June 7.

Ready to take the first step?

🌐 https://www.academycollege.edu/
📞 952-851-0066

Academy College — Aviation Education with a Get-It-Done Mentality.

☀️ June is Here — And It's a Great Time to Start Your Journey at Academy College!

Thinking about a career in aviation, business, accounting, dispatch, or aviation management? There has never been a better time to explore your options.

🎉 June 1–7: We're waiving the application fee for new students! It's the perfect opportunity to take the first step toward your future and save some money along the way.

Want to learn more before you apply? Join us at one of our upcoming admissions events and meet the people, aircraft, and programs that make Academy College different.

✈️ Aviation Open House
June 12 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

📊 Business Open House
June 19 | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

🛩️ Meet the Fleet
June 30 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Whether you're a recent high school graduate, a career changer, a military veteran, or an adult learner ready for something new, Academy College offers flexible programs designed to help you get it done.

Reserve your spot today:
https://calendly.com/academycollege1936

Learn more about Academy College:
https://www.academycollege.edu/

Your Journey Starts Here ✈️📚

Thinking about going back to school? Whether you're pursuing a career in aviation, business, accounting, dispatch, or aviation management, every student starts in the same place: taking that first step.

At Academy College, we work with students from all walks of life—recent high school graduates, military veterans, career changers, working adults, and people who simply decided it was time to invest in themselves.

From your first campus visit to graduation day, our team is here to help you navigate the journey with small class sizes, flexible learning options, industry-focused programs, and a supportive community that wants to see you succeed.

Ready to get started? Now is the perfect time.

🎉 Special Promotion: June 1–7
We're waiving the application fee for new students who apply during the first week of June!

Whether your goal is to fly professionally, earn a business degree, build accounting skills, or launch a new career path, there's never been a better time to take that first step.

📍 Twin Cities Location
✈️ Aviation Programs
💼 Business & Management Programs
📊 Accounting Programs
🎓 Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Options

Learn more and apply today:
https://www.academycollege.edu/

Thinking about college but not sure where to start?

At Academy College, we make it easier to take the next step. Whether you're interested in Aviation, Business, Accounting, Human Resources, Project Management, or Aviation Management, our programs are built for students who are ready to get moving toward a career.

✔ Convenient Twin Cities location
✔ In-person and online options
✔ Small class sizes
✔ Career-focused programs
✔ A "get it done" approach designed for real life

And here's a little extra motivation...

🎉 June 1–7 Special Enrollment Promotion 🎉

Apply during the first week of June, and we'll waive your application fee.

It's a simple way to save money and get one step closer to your goals.

Not sure if college is right for you? Visit one of our events, talk with our team, and imagine where you could be a year from now.

Your future doesn't start someday. It starts when you decide to take the first step.

Learn more:
https://www.academycollege.edu/

Flight School Minneapolis St Paul Dispatch Aviation + Pilot Programs Academy College is a trusted Minnesota-based institution offering bachelor's degrees in Aviation, Business, Computer Technology and more!

At Academy College, it’s not just about starting your journey — it’s about celebrating the finish. ✈️🎓

Tomorrow, we’re proud to host our Scholarship Award Ceremony honoring students who have shown outstanding dedication, academics, and commitment to their aviation training.

All students, families, friends, and prospective students are welcome to attend.

If you’ve ever thought about a future in aviation, business, or accounting, come see what the finish line can look like. Imagine your moment walking across the stage, earning scholarships, and building the career you’ve been working toward.

📍 Academy College – Room 106
🗓 Wednesday, May 28
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Learn more about Academy College:
https://www.academycollege.edu/

Hope everyone had an awesome Memorial Day weekend filled with sunshine, BBQs, lake days, road trips, and maybe a little extra sleep. ☀️🇺🇸

But don’t pack away the fun just yet…

Join us TOMORROW (Tuesday) for our Meet the Fleet event at Thunderbird Aviation and step inside Academy College’s real-world aviation training environment. See the aircraft up close, meet instructors and students, and learn what it really looks like to train for a career in aviation.

Whether you’ve been dreaming about flying for years or you’re just aviation curious, this is a fun, low-pressure way to check it out.

📍 Thunderbird Aviation – Flying Cloud Airport
🗓 Tuesday, May 26
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Learn more:
https://www.academycollege.edu/academics/aviation/