Looking for a career change that will take you into the field of aviation but don’t know where to start? For Hoosiers interested in becoming a pilot or want to perform inspections and repairs on aircrafts, LIFT Academy® and LIFT Maintenance® are the best programs to get you on the runway to a career in aviation. No matter what route you choose, wheels up or wheels down, you can spread your wings with LIFT.
What’s the Difference Between LIFT Academy® and LIFT Maintenance®?
Founded in Indianapolis by Republic Airways, LIFT Academy® is a flight training program that helps future pilots launch their careers through hands-on flight training and advanced technology, providing a pathway to becoming a commercial airline pilot.
You can learn more about becoming a pilot at flywithlift.com.
LIFT Maintenance® is a program for those who may not want to fly an aircraft but would rather work on them as an aviation maintenance technician (AMT). LIFT AMTs perform 100-hour inspections and around-the-clock maintenance coverage on the LIFT℠ Diamond Aircraft fleet, and come with factory training from Diamond Aircraft, Austro Engines and Garmin. LIFT℠ AMT apprentices earn $16/hour during the apprenticeship and can earn an average starting between $24-32.50/hour at various bases once they have passed Airframe and Powerplant certifications.
You can learn more about becoming an AMT at flywithlift.com/aviation-maintenance-services.
Discovery Flights
Schedule a Discovery Flight if you are interested in becoming a future pilot or simply want to experience flying.
Discovery flights last up to one hour and are available for individuals 16 and older for only $200. All Discovery Flights are scheduled on a first-come basis. You’ll fly in a state-of-the-art Diamond DA-40 with one of the LIFT℠ Certified Flight Instructors, and you can sit behind the controls to experience the everyday work of a pilot and know what to expect if you train in the LIFT Academy® program.
