Jacob Keller found his way to LIFT Academy in March 2019, after starting his aviation journey in community college in New York, studying Aviation Science. Since coming to LIFT, Jacob has earned his instrument rating and commercial single engine add on, become a Certificated Flight Instructor and Flight Instructor Instrument rating as well as his commercial multi engine add on.

Eriel Martinez came to LIFT Academy in March 2020, with his instrument rating, and just today earned his commercial rating passing his check ride. Eriel came to us from New York - where he came from a normal family. "I am Dominican and Puerto Rican. My grandfather migrated to the U.S. hoping to find a better life for my mom."   

Applying to LIFT Academy requires three things: courage to start your aviation journey, internet connection and 10 minutes of your time!

Hasaan always knew he wanted to have an exciting career, something that would keep him on his toes. Going on family vacations where he often flew somewhere, Hasaan realized he enjoyed flying to and from the destination almost as much as the vacation itself! Hasaan felt the opportunity to flight train and earn a degree simultaneously was too good to pass up, so he took the leap and joined the LIFT Academy and Vincennes University partnership that are allowing him to do both! Read below to learn more about Hasaan and his journey to aviation.

Since the inception of LIFT Academy, we’ve received thousands of applications and interviewed thousands of applicants. Each week, recruiters chat with prospective students, looking for characteristics, skills and qualities that are necessary to become a successful pilot. We want to share some things to consider once you schedule your interview with LIFT.