High Flight Academy offers FAA Part 141 certified flight training, Sallie Mae™ Airline Career Loans, college degree programs, and VA benefits, with a proven path from zero experience to all required certificates and ratings in as little as 12 months. Train with 25+ instructors on a fleet of 16+ aircraft, 7 days a week at Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport.
Whether you’re launching a career as a commercial pilot, earning your degree while you fly, or taking to the skies for the first time, High Flight Academy has a program designed for you.
Go from zero experience to all required certificates and ratings in 12 months. Our proprietary accelerated program combines FAA Part 141 training with a Sallie Mae™ Airline Career Loan to get you in the cockpit faster.
Learn More →Earn your degree while you fly. Our partnerships with CCBC, CCAC, Slippery Rock University, Liberty University, and more let you combine a bachelor's degree with professional flight training.
Explore Partners →Learn to fly for the pure joy of it. From your first Discovery Flight to your Private Pilot Certificate, our instructors will guide you at your pace.
Get Started →Master flying in all weather conditions. Build the skills that separate recreational pilots from professionals.
Details →Qualify for complex aircraft and expand your career options with multi-engine certification.
Details →Become a Certified Flight Instructor and start building hours toward your airline career. Our newest program is gaining traction fast.
Details →High Flight Academy is one of Western Pennsylvania’s largest and most comprehensively equipped flight training centers, and a 2026 AOPA Distinguished Flight School, an honor first earned in 2018. Our fleet, instructor depth, and seven-day scheduling mean you train on your timeline, not ours.
High Flight Academy is the only non-accredited flight school within hundreds of miles approved to offer Sallie Mae™ Airline Career Loans. Combined with Stratus Financial, AOPA scholarships, PA state grants, and VA benefits, we offer more financing pathways than any regional competitor.
Your training is only as good as the people guiding it. Our team of 25+ FAA-certified instructors includes airline transport pilots, military veterans, and career educators.
“Why High Flight Academy? Because we are a family of students with a common interest in aviation. Everyone gets along and we have a lot of fun here.”
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“We offer a wide range of programs for any type of learner. Whether you're looking to learn how to fly recreationally or commercially, High Flight Academy is your best choice.”
View TestimonialLocated at Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (KBTP), just 35 minutes north of Pittsburgh, High Flight Academy operates out of dedicated hangar and classroom facilities with direct runway access. Our location offers an affordable cost of living and year-round training conditions.
Whether you’re exploring a career in aviation or want to experience the thrill of flight for the first time, we’re here to help you take the next step.
High Flight AcademyPittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (KBTP)475 Airport Rd.Butler, PA 16002(724) 481-1359frontdesk@highflightacademy.comSchedule a Visit