Ace Pilot Training
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Long-established school (since 1992) with a large, diverse fleet and strong career pathways. M1 visa approval makes it accessible to international students. Housing and job placement add value. Well-suited for students seeking full career training from zero to ATP.
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About Ace Pilot Training
Ace Pilot Training is a full-service flight school located at Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE) in Allentown, Pennsylvania, operating since 1992. While listed under Washington, DC in some directories, the school is physically in Allentown, PA — approximately 90 miles north of Baltimore and 80 miles from Washington, DC — and markets to the broader Mid-Atlantic region. The school offers a comprehensive range of certificates from Private Pilot through Airline Transport Pilot (ATP). The fleet is notably diverse, including Cessna 152s, Cessna 172s, a Mooney, multiple Piper Cherokees, a Beech Duchess 76 multi-engine trainer, and an ELITE RC-1 simulator — making it one of the more well-equipped schools in the region. The school is Part 141 approved and holds M1 Student Visa authorization from the Department of State, meaning it can train international students on student visas. Ace Pilot Training has additional career services including job placement assistance tied to jet charter operations on the East Coast, student housing available on or near the field, financing options, and FAA/FCC written testing on site. The on-site air traffic control facility at Lehigh Valley International gives students real-world controlled-airspace experience from day one — a significant advantage for instrument and commercial training.