In September 2024, LIFT Academy proudly celebrated six years since opening its hangar doors in Indianapolis, IN. Since its inception in 2018, LIFT has consistently set new standards in flight training and achieved remarkable growth.

Expanding from its main campus in Indianapolis to additional locations in Columbus, IN, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Galveston, TX, LIFT Academy is also in the process of developing a campus in Tuskegee, AL. Partnerships with Purdue Global University, Indiana Wesleyan University, Ivy Tech Community College, and Tuskegee University have created opportunities for students to advance their academic careers while undergoing flight training.

Currently, LIFT Academy boasts an enrollment of 486 students, supported by 118 dedicated and experienced Certificated Flight Instructors. The academy has expanded its Diamond aircraft fleet to include 67 DA40s and DA20s, along with 7 DA42s. Over the past five years, LIFT has trained more than 109 students, many of whom have successfully transitioned into fulfilling careers at Republic Airways. In collaboration with Cape Air, 74 students have progressed toward careers at Republic, accumulating vital flight hours and experience. To date, 20 LIFT graduates are now serving as Captains at Republic Airways.

Looking ahead, LIFT Academy’s accelerated flight training program remains committed to helping students achieve their dreams of becoming commercial airline pilots.

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