Academy College
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Structured airline-track program with reduced ATP hour requirements. GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon accepted. Part 141 degree-granting institution.
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About Academy College
Academy College is a career college in Bloomington, Minnesota offering FAA-approved Part 141 Restricted aviation degree programs in partnership with Thunderbird Aviation. The college operates from its main campus at 1600 W. 82nd Street, Suite 100, Bloomington, MN 55431, with flight training conducted at both Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM) in Eden Prairie and Crystal Airport (KMIC) in Crystal. The college offers Associate and Bachelor's degrees in Commercial Aviation, allowing students to qualify for a Restricted ATP (R-ATP) at just 1,000 hours (Bachelor's) or reduced hours with the Associate program — saving hundreds of flight hours compared to the standard 1,500-hour ATP requirement. Students begin flying in their first week of school. The school also offers an FAA-approved Aircraft Dispatcher program, the only double-accredited dispatch program in the Twin Cities. The flight training fleet includes Piper Warriors, Piper Archers, Piper Arrows, Piper Seminoles, and Cessna 172s. Tuition runs approximately $24,000 per year in base tuition, with total flight costs estimated at approximately $115,000 over four years. Financial aid, GI Bill, and Yellow Ribbon benefits are accepted. Academy College is well-suited for students seeking a structured college-degree path to an airline career, particularly those in Minnesota who want to leverage veteran benefits or pursue the Delta Propel career pathway through partner school affiliations.
Programs Menu
| Program | Price |
|---|---|
| Commercial Pilot | Call for pricing |
| Instrument Rating | Call for pricing |
| Private Pilot License | Call for pricing |