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Thunderbird Aviation is a leading provider of Flight Training, Aircraft Maintenance, and FBO Services in the Twin Cities.

We are a family owned, well established company, with over 60 years in business. We have two locations at KFCM and KMIC.

10/08/2026

A huge congratulations to Academy College student John J. for completing his Instrument Rating!

John has been working really hard to complete his ratings and class work towards a career in aviation.

You can too! We partner with Academy College and conduct the flight training at Thunderbird Aviation. Visit academycollege.edu for more information.

John's next step? Commercial Pilot! Way to go, John!

10/05/2026

The weather is finally cooperating, so Thunderbird Aviation, Inc. student Jack O. took advantage and knocked out his first solo!

Fall is a great time to get started on your flight training goals. Come see us for more information and we'll get you started on your journey!

Congratulations from all of us at Thunderbird for a job well done, Jack!

10/02/2026

Academy College student Micah S. picked a beautiful day to crush his first solo!

Micah has been working hard studying and flying to get to this milestone. He has a bright future as a professional aviator!

You can do this too! Visit Academycollege.edu and thunderbirdaviation.com for more information. See you at the flight school!

Congratulations, Micah!

10/01/2026

Jeff P. is Thunderbird Aviation, Inc.'s newest Private Pilot!✈️

Jeff had a great attitude throughout training and put the effort in! 💪

Congratulations, Jeff!

You can become a pilot too! Visit Thunderbirdaviation.com for more info.

09/28/2026

This weekend, we had the pleasure of the Red Bull skydive team stopping by our Crystal location to prep for the Red Bull Flugtag event in the Twin Cities.

These guys are adrenaline junkies for sure!

09/24/2026

A Student Pilot's first huge milestone-first solo!

Academy College student German expertly executed three takeoff and landings without an instructor on board! 😲

Look at how excited he is! German is studying hard with being a Commercial Pilot as the end goal.

Keep up the great work, German!

09/15/2026

A huge congratulations to Mason H. for completing his Commercial Pilot License with us. 💪

Mason started at Thunderbird Aviation, Inc. with his Private, then flew through Instrument, and now is Commercially rated!✈️

Next up, multi-engine!

Congratulations from all of us, Mason!

09/11/2026

Wooohoo! Davyd M. Passed his Commercial check ride with flying colors!

Davyd is an Academy College student working towards a degree in aviation.

He is now a Commercial Pilot at just 18 years old! Davyd also works on our professional Line staff to get those sweet flight and tuition benefits.

From all of us at Thunderbird Aviation, Inc., congratulations Davyd!

08/31/2026

Our students are rocking it lately!

Camden V. nailed his first solo today with skill and precision!

Instructor Evan E. watched him on this milestone from our friendly control tower; the best view in the house!

Camden is just 18 years old!

Congratulations Camden!

You can do it too! Visit us at Thunderbird Aviation, Inc.

08/28/2026

Academy College and Thunderbird Aviation, Inc. student Jackson P. Is a Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII)!

This marks the last rating in Jackson’s flight training and he is now ready to get hired training the next generation!

Jackson has also worked at Thunderbird as a Line Service Tech for most of his flight training, getting that sweet employee discount 😁

This also means that Jackson will be graduating with his four-year R-ATP degree! 👨‍🎓

You can do this too! Visit Academycollege.edu or email [email protected] for more information!

Congratulations, Jackson!

Address

14091 Pioneer Trl
Eden Prairie, MN
55347

Telephone

+19529411212

Website

http://thunderbirdaviation.com/contact-us/

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