Lakeland, Florida, United States – International Aero Academy, which was established in 2017 initially focusing on accelerated pilot training but has since expanded to include aircraft maintenance technician training, on-demand charter services, and an in-house FAA Part 145 repair station, has shared that it hosted a visit from Pratt & Whitney to engage with students at its Aviation Maintenance Technician (A&P) school. The visit was part of Pratt & Whitney’s ongoing recruitment efforts, offering students the opportunity to connect directly with a major industry player.

• IAA started with just 8 aircraft and now operates operates a fleet of 26 aircraft including Tecnam P2008, P2006T and Cessna 172 and 152 aircraft
• Currently IAA has around 100 to 120 pilots in training at any one time
• Training aspiring pilots from around the globe IAA has recently opened an office in India and is hoping to announce a flight training cadet program with an airline in the coming months
• IAA provides a pathway to US low cost carrier Spirit Airlines – after reaching 500 flight hours, student pilots can apply to the airline with the possibility of receiving a conditional letter of employment upon reaching 1,500 hours.

Source: International Aero Academy
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