Academy College

10/21/2026

✈️ Your future in aviation starts right here in the Twin Cities!

Every pilot has a story. A dream of flying, a passion for aviation, and that first moment behind the controls.

At Academy College, we've spent decades helping students turn those dreams into reality.

With hands-on flight training, experienced instructors, small classes, and personalized support, we're preparing the next generation of pilots for a growing aviation industry.

Whether you're just starting out or looking for an exciting career change, we're here to help you take that next step.

🚀 Big dreams. Real opportunities. Get It Done!

👉 Learn more about our aviation programs:
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

10/19/2026

Your next chapter won’t start with “someday.” Take the first step this Friday. 🎓

If you’re thinking about college, considering a career change, or wondering what’s next, come visit Academy College for our Aircraft Dispatch, Business & Accounting Open House.

Explore career paths that match your interests:

✈️ Aircraft Dispatch: Love aviation and enjoy planning, problem-solving, and working with a team? Discover a career that helps keep flights moving from the ground.

💼 Business: Interested in how companies operate? Explore education that can help you build your knowledge and take your next professional step.

📊 Accounting: Enjoy numbers, details, and making sense of the big picture? Learn how your strengths could translate into a career in accounting.

At Academy College, you’ll find a small-campus atmosphere where you can get to know the people supporting your education. Our open house is your chance to meet the team, see the campus, and have a real conversation about your goals.

Ask about programs, admissions, and what it takes to get started. You don’t need to have every answer before you walk through the door—that’s what the visit is for.

📅 Friday, October 23
🕒 3–4:30 p.m.
📍 Academy College | Bloomington, MN

A new direction starts with one step. Come meet us and see what’s possible.

Learn more: https://www.academycollege.edu/

Launch your career with flexible aviation, business, and certificate programs backed by personal support and real-world career outcomes.

10/15/2026

✈️ Less Waiting. More Flying. Let's Go!

You didn't decide to become a pilot just to sit around waiting to fly!

At some flight schools, getting into the cockpit can mean waiting for your turn. At Academy College, we believe your aviation journey should get off the ground as quickly as possible.

Through our partnership with Thunderbird Aviation, students can get hands-on flight training early in their education, building real-world experience while working toward their aviation goals.

🛩️ Real aircraft. Real flight experience. Real progress.

And with access to two great Twin Cities airports, your aviation education is right where the action is.

Why wait to chase your dream when you could be working toward takeoff?

Get it done. Get flying. Get started at Academy College!

👉 https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

10/13/2026

✈️ From your first flight to your next career step—start at Academy College.

Congratulations to Academy College student Luis H. on passing his Flight Instructor–Instrument check ride! With graduation ahead, Luis is preparing to take the next step toward becoming a flight instructor.

Thinking about becoming a pilot? This is the kind of progress you can work toward at Academy College. Through our partnership with Thunderbird Aviation, you’ll connect your college education with hands-on flight training as you build your skills, earn your ratings, and prepare for opportunities in aviation.

And there’s a connection beyond graduation: Thunderbird Aviation guarantees graduates of our pilot training program an interview for a flight instructor position.

Whether you’re exploring your first career or ready for a new direction, come meet our team and see where your aviation journey could begin.

Congratulations, Luis—we’re proud of your hard work! 👏

Your next step? Come visit Academy College.
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

10/09/2026

✈️ There’s more than one way to move your career forward at Academy College.

We’re known for training future pilots—but our classrooms offer opportunities well beyond the cockpit.

Through The Learning Institute at Academy College, working adults can build practical skills without committing to a full degree program:

🚁 Drone Operations Certificate — Explore drone operations and aviation principles while preparing for the FAA Part 107 knowledge exam.

📈 Marketing + Growth Strategy — Build your understanding of how businesses attract customers and grow.

💼 Business Strategy — Strengthen your ability to think strategically and make informed decisions.

⚖️ Business Law — Explore the legal foundations that shape business.

Take an individual course or combine courses to expand your skill set. Whether you’re exploring a career change or bringing new ideas to your current role, your next step can start right here in the Twin Cities.

Build new skills. Put them to work. Let’s get it done.

Explore what’s next:
https://www.academycollege.edu/

10/08/2026

🇺🇸 Your next mission could start in the cockpit.

You’ve built discipline, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure. Now, imagine putting those strengths to work in aviation.

If you’re transitioning from military service or a veteran ready for a career change, connect with Academy College to explore pilot training and talk through your next steps.

Bring your experience. Bring your questions. Let’s get your future off the ground. ✈️

Schedule a campus visit today.
https://www.academycollege.edu/

10/06/2026

Your Next Career Starts in the Cockpit ✈️

Twin Cities, ready to turn “I’ve always wanted to be a pilot” into a plan?

Work, family, and a busy schedule don’t have to keep that dream grounded. At Academy College, we help career changers take the next step with:

📚 Weeknight classes
✈️ Flight training with Thunderbird Aviation at two Twin Cities airports
📅 A flight schedule developed with your goals and commitments in mind
🤝 A team to help you navigate the path ahead

You bring the ambition. Let’s build a plan.

Come visit Academy College, meet our team, and see where your next chapter could take you.

https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

10/02/2026

Small School. Big Dreams. Meet Annabelle ✈️

With two airline pilots as parents, Annabelle Bailey grew up dreaming of becoming a pilot herself. Now, as an Admissions Representative at Academy College, she welcomes others ready to explore their own futures.

What makes Academy special? Small classes and a close-knit community of students and teachers who get to know you—and what you’re working toward.

Annabelle’s invitation is simple: come visit. Meet the staff, explore the campus, and see what it feels like to be part of Academy College.

📍 Visit us in Bloomington, Minnesota.
🌐 www.academycollege.edu

09/30/2026

Meet Erik: Your Aviation Journey Starts Here ✈️

Starting flight training is exciting, but there are a lot of moving pieces. That’s why Academy College students meet Erik from day one.

As Academy College’s Aviation Coordinator, Erik helps connect your academics with your flight training, keeps you moving toward your ratings, and helps make sure you know what comes next.

Becoming a pilot takes work. There will be challenges along the way. But you won’t be figuring it all out alone.

You’ll have a team helping you stay focused, keep progressing, and get it done.

Thinking about a career in aviation in the Twin Cities?

Come visit Academy College, meet Erik and the aviation team, and see what your path to the flight deck could look like.

Learn more:
https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/

09/28/2026

✈️ Twin Cities. New career. Let’s get it done.

You’ve thought about becoming a pilot. Maybe during your commute. Maybe from your desk. Maybe every time a plane flies overhead.

It’s time to take that idea seriously.

For career changers across Minneapolis–St. Paul, Academy College and Thunderbird Aviation bring aviation education and flight training together—right here in the Twin Cities.

Becoming a pilot takes commitment. There are skills to build, certificates and ratings to earn, and hours to put in. But you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Our team is here to help you understand the steps and keep moving toward your goal.

Bring your ambition and your get-it-done attitude. Let’s talk about what comes next.

📍 Come visit Academy College in Bloomington and explore your path into aviation.

👉 https://www.academycollege.edu/programs/aviation-programs/