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10/08/2026

A&P MECHANIC WANTED – DES MOINES, IOWA

Vertical Vision Flight Academy is growing, and we’re looking to add an A&P Mechanic to support our flight school fleet at Des Moines International Airport.

Our preference is to find an experienced A&P Mechanic who can step into a busy flight school maintenance environment and confidently support the day-to-day needs of our fleet. However, we are also willing to consider a newly certificated A&P who demonstrates the right attitude, work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Our fleet is primarily made up of Piper Archer training aircraft, operating in a high-utilization environment where safety, reliability, and aircraft availability are extremely important.

Responsibilities may include:

• 50-hour, 100-hour, and annual inspections
• Routine and preventative maintenance
• Troubleshooting and repairs
• Aircraft discrepancies and return-to-service work
• Maintenance recordkeeping and logbook entries
• Supporting day-to-day flight school maintenance needs

What we’re looking for:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate
• Previous general aviation maintenance experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe maintenance practices
• Dependable and able to work independently
• Good communication with pilots, instructors, and management
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced flight training environment

Experience with Piper aircraft, Lycoming engines, Garmin-equipped aircraft, or flight school maintenance is a plus.

While experience is preferred, we believe the right person matters just as much. A newly qualified A&P with a strong work ethic, good judgment, and a desire to grow within the position is encouraged to apply.

Location: Des Moines International Airport – Des Moines, Iowa
Company: Vertical Vision Flight Academy

If you’re looking for a hands-on maintenance position where you’ll work directly with the aircraft, pilots, instructors, and management team every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact us via DM, email or Call for more information.

10/06/2026

🌧️✈️ Rain or shine, N860AC is home.

We’re a little late getting this one posted, but we couldn’t let it go without a proper welcome. Austin and N860AC made the trip back to Des Moines and are officially home at our KDSM facility, joining the rest of the fleet.

There’s something pretty cool about seeing another Piper taxi onto the ramp for the first time. With our recent additions, the fleet is filling up fast as we make the transition back to a full Piper fleet.

We’re incredibly excited for this next chapter and everything these airplanes will mean for our students, instructors, and the future of Vertical Vision.

Welcome home, N860AC. 🖤💛

✈️ Congratulations, Caleb! 🎉Today was a beautiful day to take to the skies—and an even better day to mark a huge milesto...
10/02/2026

✈️ Congratulations, Caleb! 🎉

Today was a beautiful day to take to the skies—and an even better day to mark a huge milestone!

Caleb officially completed his first solo flight! 🛫 There’s nothing quite like that first time you’re up there on your own, and we’re proud to be part of the journey.

Way to go, Caleb! This is just the beginning. Keep chasing those skies! 👏

✈️ Archer Pickup Update: N893AC is HOME! 🏠Another Archer has officially joined the fleet! Brandon and Ciley brought N893...
09/29/2026

✈️ Archer Pickup Update: N893AC is HOME! 🏠

Another Archer has officially joined the fleet! Brandon and Ciley brought N893AC safely home, but not before a well-earned pit stop in Kansas City to catch a NASCAR race. 🏁

And as if engines at full throttle weren't enough, they got a surprise flyover from a B-2 Spirit! Not a bad way to break up a ferry flight. 😎

Meanwhile, Austin is still on the road in N860AC and is expected to arrive home Wednesday evening. Keep an eye on the skies! 👀

Our hangar is starting to fill up, and it's an awesome sight seeing our full Archer fleet come together under one roof! 🛩️🛩️🛩️

Welcome home, N893AC. We can't wait to get you to work training our next group of pilots!

Archer Pickup: Day 2 Recap ✈️Day 2 is in the books, and our crew is officially scattered across the Southeast like confe...
09/26/2026

Archer Pickup: Day 2 Recap ✈️

Day 2 is in the books, and our crew is officially scattered across the Southeast like confetti. Here's the scoreboard:

🏆 N874AC – WINNER, WINNER, TACO DINNER!
Milton and Todd claimed the crown as first ones back to KDSM! They fueled up on tacos (the pilots, not the plane) and made a few pit stops to check out some interesting FBOs along the way. Efficient AND well-fed. Respect.

🌳 N860AC – The Athens Extended Stay
Austin decided Athens, Georgia was too charming to leave just yet, so he's extending his stay a little longer. Word on the ramp is he may have met up with a few friendly faces down there. Southern hospitality is a powerful thing. 😄

🌴 N893AC – Florida Man(s)
Brandon and Ciley took one look at that sweet Florida weather and said, "Why rush?" After an amazing tour of the National Naval Aviation Museum, they did the responsible thing and went to go soak up some sun on the beach. Research, obviously. 🏖️

One plane home, two still "working hard." Stay tuned to see who makes it back to Iowa next! 👀

Aircraft Pickup Day 1 Recap!Yesterday was a great first day for our crews bringing the new planes home from Florida!Aust...
09/25/2026

Aircraft Pickup Day 1 Recap!

Yesterday was a great first day for our crews bringing the new planes home from Florida!

Austin – N860AC
Austin was the last to depart but made excellent progress, covering 405 nm and pushing all the way to Athens, Georgia for the night.

Milton & Todd – N874AC
Milton and Todd departed second and put up the longest leg of the day at 510 nm. After a lunch stop in Tallahassee, they continued on to Birmingham, Alabama, where they're overnighting.

Brandon & Ciley – N893AC
Brandon and Ciley covered 495 nm, joining Milton and Todd for lunch in Tallahassee before landing in Pensacola for the night. They've got a well-earned stop planned for today, touring the National Naval Aviation Museum before continuing on.

Great work so far by everyone, and here's to safe flying and smooth weather as they keep making their way home! More updates to come.

Our team touched down in Vero Beach, Florida, to pick up the newest additions to the Vertical Vision fleet: Three Piper ...
09/24/2026

Our team touched down in Vero Beach, Florida, to pick up the newest additions to the Vertical Vision fleet: Three Piper Archers! ✈️✈

Now the race back to Des Moines is ON! 🏁

Meet the crews:
🔴 N860AC: Austin
🔴 N874AC: Milton & Todd
🔴 N893AC: Brandon & Ciley

The crews spent last night huddled over their iPads planning their routes home. Each crew picks their own path, and the first challenge is navigating out of Florida's busy airspace and working their way north.

This isn't just a ferry flight. It's real-world cross-country experience: route planning, weather decisions, fuel stops, and airspace across multiple states. The kind of training you can't get in the practice area.

Which crew makes it home to KDSM first? Stay tuned for updates along the way and place your bets in the comments. 👇

✈️ Congratulations, Jeffery! 🎉Jeffery just completed his Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On — on the first attempt! 🛩️💪Great...
09/12/2026

✈️ Congratulations, Jeffery! 🎉

Jeffery just completed his Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On — on the first attempt! 🛩️💪

Great job, Jeffery! Your hard work, preparation, and dedication have paid off, and you’re one step closer to reaching your aviation goals. We’re proud to have you as part of the Vertical Vision family!

Congratulations on another rating! 👏🔥

✈️ Congratulations, Dominic! 🎉Help us congratulate Dom on passing his CFII checkride on his first attempt! 🏆Dominic has ...
09/11/2026

✈️ Congratulations, Dominic! 🎉

Help us congratulate Dom on passing his CFII checkride on his first attempt! 🏆

Dominic has been hitting his ratings hard and consistently putting in the extra work to get himself prepared for the next step. Beyond his own training, he’s also been giving back to the VVFA community by hosting free study sessions and helping students who are earlier in their training.

His willingness to tutor, share his knowledge, and help others succeed is exactly what will make him a great flight instructor. The effort he’s putting in now is not only preparing him for his career, but also helping build the next generation of pilots around him.

Great job, Dom! We’re excited to see where you take it from here!

✈️ New Ground Class, New Experiences! ✈️Our newest Private Pilot Ground School kicked off yesterday, and we’re excited t...
09/08/2026

✈️ New Ground Class, New Experiences! ✈️

Our newest Private Pilot Ground School kicked off yesterday, and we’re excited to welcome this group to Vertical Vision Flight Academy! 🎓🛩️

They even got a special treat on Day 1 — a behind-the-scenes tour of the KDSM Airport Control Tower! 👀Getting to see the controllers in action and experience the view from the tower is an awesome way to start understanding the aviation world from a whole new perspective.

A special thank you to the KDSM controllers for always being such an amazing crew to work with and for taking the time to welcome our students into the tower! We truly appreciate the support you provide to our students and the aviation community. 🫡

We’re excited to watch this group learn, grow, and take their first steps toward earning their wings!

Welcome to the VVFA family!

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6214 SW 28th Street
Des Moines, IA
50321

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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+15153372159

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