About JA Flight Training
Chicago’s Premier Career Pilot Center offering collegiate and non-collegiate programs for those interested in becoming a professional pilot.
JA has a number of career pilot programs for airline bound individuals with the drive and determination to fly today’s most technical airliners. From college entrant and accelerated programs, to pay as you go, to Veterans using the GI Bill… JA Flight Training has structured programs to get you through quickly, or custom-tailored programs that allow you to work your way into a new career. Call us today for a personal tour!
What We Do
JA Flight helps local students find a pathway to the airlines.
Whether it be our collegiate program through Liberty University or helping someone shift careers into a professional pilot, JA is here to help. Getting a commercial pilot rating is only the start, followed by fulfilling required flight hours. JA Flight is committed to helping all of our students build the necessary time requirements through flight instruction, internships, and affiliations. We know the work is not done until the stripes are on your shoulders!
Career Pilot Programs
See our affiliation through Liberty University, our partnership with Southern Airways, and Veteran options.
Learn to Fly
See a description of our structured on-line and flight programs.
Why Choose JA Air
Location. Location. Location.
On the ground, our campus is strategically located at the Aurora Airport just minutes from the I-88 tollway. In the air, we are located outside the Chicago Terminal Control Area (TCA) allowing students to avoid navigating through congested airspace to airspace designated for training. Additionally, our late-model aircraft and simulator allow for training with the latest technology, preparing our students for the airline world.
Flight Instruction
Fleet/Rental
placement
Career Pilot Program
Veteran Approved for Flight Instruction
JA Flight is approved by the VA for flight training benefits. There are two main paths for veterans including an accredited Bachelor’s degree program.
Advanced Fleet & Equipment
A variety of aircraft including late-model singles and twins.
Aircraft
1973 Cessna 150, N5299Q
Aircraft
1978 Cessna 172N, N737ZP
Aircraft
Redbird X-Wind Trainer
Aircraft
Redbird FMX Simulator (AATD)
Flight Schedule Pro
You are only as good as your scheduling program, and Flight Schedule Pro is the best. Allowing students to login, see instructor and aircraft availability while providing full access to all flights with invoicing integration. Flight schedule Pro allows us to run seven days a week from 6am – Midnight with excellent reporting functions for both students and accounting.
Financing Available
We have a world-class flight training school that prepares our students for a successful future in piloting with flexible classes and affordable programs.
Partner Program
JA Flight Training has two uniquely different career path programs for young students coming out of high school and career change individuals.