Delta Propel Program
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CAREER & PRIVATE PILOT TRAINING
FLORIDA FLIGHT TRAINING
Empowering Pilots Through Training, Mentorship, and Community
Airline Hiring Partnerships
The Delta Propel program gives SunState Powered by Academy
of Aviation students a direct path to the Delta Air Lines flight deck. Become a
flight instructor, serve with Endeavor Air, and step confidently into the captain's
seat at Delta. This is more than a career path - it's your runway to the majors.
The Republic Airways RJet Cadet Program propels SunState Powered by Academy of
Aviation pilots straight into the heart of the airline industry - offering a fast
track to fly with the big three: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines®, and American
Airlines. It's not just a career boost - it's your ticket to the top.
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Finance Your Flight Training
Fuel your flight training with the Sallie Mae Smart Option
Student Loan® - available for our Career Pilot programs. Get approved and take off
with a FREE Discovery Flight on us. Your future in aviation starts here.
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Financed
Veterans Benefits and GI Bill®
Veterans Benefits and GI Bill®: Maximize your
VA benefits for vocational flight training.
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FEATURED PROGRAMS
Check out some of our top programs - built to get you flying fast and set you on a clear path to your aviation goals.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
C Florida
Amazing school! Instructors and staff are friendly and supportive. My son is a student here and absolutely loves his new AOA family!
Dale
This is a great school! Everyone is very friendly and professional. The fleet is also very well maintained. Very happy with my experience!
Andrew
Great school. All the instructors were there to help me out with my private pilot license as well as free ground school lessons held everyday. I just earned my private pilots license and I am continuing on into my instrument rating with them. The more you put into the training the more the instructors will help throughout every phase of training. Highly recommend if you are looking to become a pilot because these guys have the same mindset.
Wolfgang
My pilot friend and I were in Florida for an intensive instrument refresher training. Our choice of SunState Aviation turned out to be perfect. Everything that we had agreed in advance was kept. We had an immaculate Cessna 172 with G1000 available all week. Our flight instructor was highly professional on the one hand, but very relaxed on the other. Although we trained very intensively, we still had a very good time. The entire other team was also very friendly, the flight school building was great! Overall, we can highly recommend SunState Aviation!
Veronica
Finished up my PPL at SunState and it was a great experience plus the perfect location to fly.
Gary
I used SunState Aviation to get my instrument rating. I can recommend this flight school to anyone. They have a good fleet of well maintained 172s. And great instructors!
Quartez
Transferred to SunState to finish commercial and CFI. Completely satisfied with the training, well maintained aircraft, very knowledgeable instructors and staff. SunState has a very welcoming facility and a professional training environment. I will to apply to be a CFI here and recommend it to all aviators.
Kissimmee Campus Information
SunState's Commercial and Private Pilot Academy is located at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) in Kissimmee, FL.
3008 Patrick St
Kissimmee, FL 34741
(888) 983-4284
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EXPLORE SUNSTATE
SunState Aviation was born from the vision of founder Steve Graham, who believed
in
something deeper than flashy ads or big marketing campaigns - he believed in
people.
Built on a foundation of passion and purpose, SunState grew through the power of
word of mouth, student by student, success by success. Steve's unwavering
commitment
to locally focused, vocational flight training created more than just a school -
it
built a community of aviators who took pride in where they came from and where
they
were headed.
Housed in a purpose-built facility just outside of Orlando, SunState became a
hidden
gem in the aviation world - a space designed from the ground up to support
hands-on,
career-driven flight education. In 2023, that legacy entered a powerful new
chapter
when SunState was acquired by the Academy of Aviation, a trusted and
well-established aviation training organization based in New York. With over two
decades of experience and a passion for transforming aviation education, AoA
brought
new energy, resources, and vision to SunState - without disrupting the students
or the
spirit that made it special.
By keeping the SunState name, FAA certifications, and core business structure
intact, the Academy of Aviation ensured a seamless transition while laying the
groundwork for long-term growth and innovation at the Kissimmee airport. As we
look
ahead, SunState Aviation is reimagining the student experience
from the inside out - focusing not only on creating skilled pilots, but building
a
culture where success is inevitable.
We're listening closely, identifying where we can improve, and making those
improvements accessible to every student who walks through our doors. Because
here,
your success isn't just the goal - it's the mission. And we're just getting
started.
Airline Partnerships
with direct paths to the
majors. Recognized by leading airlines for guiding you from student pilot to a
fully prepared career pilot.
Part 141 represents strict FAA oversight for
our programs vs. Part 61
schools.
Airline Career Pilot Training Programs with
financing through Sallie Mae.
Private Pilot Certificate (PPL) and Instrument
Rating lessons for recreational pilots.
International Student Pilot Training programs,
dedicated to making you the best candidate for an airline, charter, cargo or
other professional pilot career.
Liberty University Affiliate Program: Earn
your Bachelor of Science in Aviation.
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Purdue Global Partner: Earn your online
bachelor's degree in Professional Flight.
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Youth Programs: "A Taste of Flight" For Young
Aviators, with three complete packages of Flight Training. Call us for details
and to
schedule your child's first flight.
Veterans Benefits and GI Bill®: Maximize your
VA benefits for vocational flight training.
Explore our online and printable course catalog below for a complete overview of
our programs, training options, and everything the Academy has to offer.
Course Catalog
BECOME A PILOT.
START HERE.
SunState Powered by Academy of Aviation's graduates are flying with most Major Airlines worldwide. To receive more information about enrollment, reach us by calling, chatting, texting, or by filling out the form below.
