DeKalb, Illinois, USA – Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA), home to the Atlas Cadet Academy, has announced the opening of a new satellite flight training base at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB). The expansion aims to enhance accessibility to professional pilot training in Illinois while strengthening the pipeline for future Atlas Air first officers.

• The new training location will feature an FAA-approved Advanced Training Device (ATD) to support instrument training under IAA’s FAA Part 141 program.
• The expansion aligns with IAA’s mission to provide high-quality flight training for both recreational and professional pilot candidates.
• Enrollment is now open for the Atlas Air Academy, designed to prepare pilots for potential first officer positions at Atlas Air, one of the world’s largest Boeing 747 operators serving both cargo and passenger markets.
• The academy is operated by Spartan Education Group.

Statement:

“This expansion aligns with IAA’s mission to make quality flight training accessible and streamlined for aspiring recreational and professional pilots across Illinois.” – Robert Werderich, Executive Vice President of Flight Operations, Spartan Education Group. 

Source: Illinois Aviation Academy
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