Jacki works with LIFT apprentices, teaching their curriculum to become certificated AMTs. The curriculum consists of in the classroom learning and hands on training on the LIFT DA40 and DA42 aircraft that our students fly.

Learn more about LIFT Academy Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and former Olympian, Nick Alexander as he made the change from ski jumping to following his other dream to fly airplanes!

This month, we asked one of our LIFT students, Krista, to sit down with a Republic First Officer, Madeline, to discuss their experiences during training and what Krista has to look forward to when she graduates from LIFT and moves on to the airlines!

Throughout February, we’ve celebrated Black History Month by highlighting the men and women we see making a critical impact each and every day. We’re proud to be able to look to our own students and airline pilots who are breaking down barriers and serving as role models for future Black aviators. We hosted conversations between our students and professional airline pilots to share their various experiences as Black pilots in the aviation industry. Click to see the conversation between Courtland Savage, founder of Fly For The Culture and First Officer, and LIFT Academy commercial student Josh Palacios.

A lot has changed since last year at this time, including the way we’re able to meet and recruit prospective students into LIFT. While we certainly miss bringing our LIFT Lab to airshows, schools and community events to interact and engage with you in person, we’re as accessible now in the virtual world more than ever before. And we’re here and ready to help you take your next important steps to achieving your dream to start flying!