Pan Am International Flight Academy

What Pan Am International Flight Academy does

Pan Am International Flight Academy is a Miami, Florida-based FAA-certified aviation training provider founded in 1992, operating over 20 full flight simulators and supporting both commercial airline customers and individual professional pilots. Its core offering is FAA Level D-certified simulator training across Boeing aircraft (737-200, 737 Classic, 737-NG, 737-MAX, 747-200, 747-400, 757, 767, 777), Airbus aircraft (A320, A330), and Saab SF-340, delivered alongside FAA-approved curricula including ATP-CTP, initial and upgrade type ratings, recurrent and requalification training, Multi-Crew Cooperation, FAA license conversion, and aircraft maintenance training. The academy supplements simulator training with ancillary emergency training infrastructure (door trainers, evacuation slides, a ditching pool, fire pit), computer-based training subscriptions available 24/7, and dry and wet simulator leasing for airline accounts.

The business operates a hybrid sales motion: dedicated enterprise sales account executives serve airline customers on wet and dry simulator leasing and custom training programs, while individual pilots enroll directly through the company website with structured payment terms (30% deposit, balance due seven days before course start). Pricing is primarily quote-based, with disclosed promotional list pricing on ATP-CTP ground school ($495) and combo discounts of up to $2,000-$3,500 when bundling ATP-CTP with a type rating. The company claims the largest variety of commercial full flight simulators in the United States and holds FAA, ANAC (Brazil), and EASA-related regulatory approvals, plus SEVP authorization to issue M-1 visas to international students.

Pan Am serves a self-described global customer base across North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Middle East, Africa, Central America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific, leveraging the legacy Pan Am brand, a Miami gateway near Miami International Airport, and a network of educational referral partnerships (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Spartan Education Group, 99s, MPK PRO) plus hospitality and TSA/visa support services. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership, no disclosed funding rounds, and an employee count band of 101-250.

Name

Pan Am International Flight Academy

Legal name

Pan Am International Flight Academy

Website

https://panamacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pan Am International Flight Academy is a Miami-based, FAA-certified aviation training provider operating 20+ Level D full flight simulators across Boeing, Airbus, and Saab aircraft, delivering type ratings, ATP-CTP, recurrent training, and simulator leasing to commercial airlines and individual pilots worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Aviation pilot training
• Flight simulator leasing
• Aircraft type ratings
• ATP certification training
• Cabin crew training

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Simulator Training Services: Full motion simulator training for type ratings, upgrades, recurrent training, and requalification programs. Provides both dry (without instructor) and wet (with instructor) simulator leasing options to airlines and individuals.
2. ATP-CTP Training Courses: Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program meeting FAA 14 CFR 61.156 requirements. Includes ground school and simulator components. Offered as standalone course or combo with type rating.
3. Pilot Licensing and Type Ratings: Initial and upgrade type ratings for multiple aircraft types including A320, A330, B737 series, B747, B757, B767, B777, and Saab SF-340.
4. Computer-Based Training Subscriptions: Online CBT courses for aircraft systems and aviation specialty topics available 24/7 for pilots and flight departments to reduce training costs.
5. Emergency Training Equipment Services: Cabin crew and emergency equipment training including door trainers, slides, rafts, and fire training for airlines and individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pan Am International Flight Academy delivers FAA-approved commercial aviation training, operating one of the largest fleets of full-flight simulators in the United States (20+ Level D devices across Boeing, Airbus, and Saab platforms). It sells simulator-based type rating, ATP-CTP, recurrent, MCC, and FAA license conversion training to both commercial airlines and individual pilots. Complementary offerings include computer-based training subscriptions, emergency equipment training, and dry/wet simulator leasing.

Product overview

Pan Am Flight Academy is a comprehensive aviation training organization offering a portfolio of FAA-certified training programs and devices. The core offering consists of over twenty full flight simulators (Level D certified) covering commercial aircraft from Airbus A320/A330 to Boeing 737 variants, 747, 757, 767, 777, and Saab SF-340. Training programs include ATP-CTP certification, type ratings (initial/upgrade), recurrent training, FAA license conversion, Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC), aircraft maintenance training, and computer-based training (CBT) courses. The academy also provides emergency training equipment including door trainers, evacuation slides, ditching facilities, and fire training devices. Supporting services include simulator leasing (dry/wet), hotel accommodations, and TSA/visa clearance assistance for international students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Type Rating Training FAA-approved initial and upgrade type rating programs for pilots seeking certification on specific aircraft types including A320, A330, B737 variants, B747, B757, B767, B777, and SF340. Offered to both airline enterprise customers and individual professional pilots.
• ATP-CTP (Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program) FAA-approved certification training program meeting 14 CFR 61.156 requirements, consisting of 30 hours classroom instruction, 4 hours fixed-base simulator, and 6 hours full motion flight simulator. Required for airline transport pilot certification.
• FAA License Conversion Conversion programs for foreign-licensed pilots to obtain FAA certifications and ratings, including TSA Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) application assistance.
• Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) Training program focused on crew resource management and multi-crew operations for airline pilots, required for certain multi-pilot commercial operations.
• Aircraft Maintenance Training Training programs for aircraft maintenance personnel covering various commercial aircraft types for aviation maintenance technician career paths.
• Emergency Equipment Training Cabin crew emergency training program using door trainers, evacuation slides, ditching pool, life rafts, and fire pit facilities to deliver realistic emergency procedure training for flight attendants.
• Computer-Based Training (CBT) Online aviation courses providing 24-hour access to aircraft systems and specialty training modules (ADC-B, ALAR, CRM, EGPWS), sold as recurring subscriptions for pilots and flight departments to reduce training costs.
• Simulator Lease (Dry/Wet) Dry (without instructor) and wet (with instructor) leasing of FAA Level D full flight simulators to airlines and commercial customers across all supported aircraft types.
• Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator Training Level D certified full motion simulator training service for Airbus A320 aircraft, available for type rating, recurrent, and dry simulator leasing at Miami facility.
• Airbus A330 Full Flight Simulator Training Full motion simulator training service for Airbus A330 aircraft, available for type rating and dry simulator leasing.
• Boeing 737-NG Full Flight Simulator Training Three Boeing 737-NG full motion simulators (737-800W, 737-700) with Level D certification supporting initial, upgrade, recurrent, and requalification training.
• Boeing 737-300/400/500 Full Flight Simulator Training Three Boeing 737 Classic full motion simulators supporting type rating and recurrent training for airlines and individual pilots.
• Boeing 737-200 Full Flight Simulator Training Full motion simulator training service for Boeing 737-200 aircraft, available for dry simulator leasing.
• Boeing 737-MAX Full Flight Simulator Training Latest-generation full motion simulator for Boeing 737-MAX aircraft training featuring immersive 200x45 field of view, available for dry simulator leasing for airlines and individual pilots.
• Boeing 747-400 Full Flight Simulator Training Two Boeing 747-400 full motion flight simulators at Miami training facilities supporting initial type rating, upgrades, recurrent, and requalification training.
• Boeing 747-200 Full Flight Simulator Training Full motion simulator training service for Boeing 747-200 aircraft, available for dry simulator leasing.
• Boeing 757 Full Flight Simulator Training Boeing 757-200 full motion simulator training service available for dry simulator leasing for airlines and pilots.
• Boeing 767 Full Flight Simulator Training Four Boeing 767 full motion simulators (767-300ER, 767-200) at Miami facility supporting various type rating and recurrent training programs.
• Boeing 777 Full Flight Simulator Training Two Boeing 777 full motion simulators at Miami training facility supporting type rating and recurrent training.
• Saab SF-340 Full Flight Simulator Training Saab 340B full motion simulator with FAA Level D certification supporting type rating and recurrent training at Miami training center.
• Hotel Accommodations for Pilot Training Partner hotel accommodations with discounted rates near Miami International Airport, facilitated by Pan Am's hospitality team for pilots in training.
• TSA & Visa Clearance Services Assistance with TSA Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) applications and M-1/I-20 visa processing for international students enrolling in training programs.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral and educational partnership for pilot training programs. Embry-Riddle students and graduates may receive preferential access to Pan Am training programs.
• Spartan Education GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational partner offering Pan Am training programs to their student population. Sales agent/channel partner relationship.
• 99s (Ninety-Nines)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAviation education partner referral relationship with the Ninety-Nines international women pilot organization.
• MPK PROminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAviation training partner referral relationship for pilot training program distribution.
• Hospitality ToominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel accommodation partnership providing discounted rates for pilots training at Pan Am Miami facilities. Located near Miami International Airport.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International (a Berkshire Hathaway company) is the closest direct competitor to Pan Am, operating a large global network of Level D full flight simulators for Boeing, Airbus, and other commercial aircraft types and serving both airline and individual pilot customers with type ratings and recurrent training.
• CAE: CAE is both the world's largest civil aviation training provider and a leading simulator manufacturer, running 50+ training locations globally. It directly competes with Pan Am in commercial pilot type rating and recurrent training, while also supplying the underlying simulator technology.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Lufthansa Aviation Training operates a portfolio of full flight simulators covering Airbus and Boeing aircraft and offers pilot type rating, recurrent, and ab initio training. It is a Europe-based direct competitor with comparable product breadth to Pan Am and is expanding internationally.

Broad incumbents

• Boeing Global Services: Boeing Global Services is the OEM-affiliated training arm offering type rating and recurrent programs directly to airlines, often bundled with aircraft purchases. While much larger and broader in scope than Pan Am, it competes for the same commercial pilot training wallet share.
• Airbus Services: Airbus Services delivers pilot type rating and recurrent training directly to operators of the A320 and A330 family, leveraging OEM training centers and partner networks. As a broad incumbent, it overlaps directly with Pan Am's Airbus simulator training business.
• TRU Simulation + Training: TRU Simulation + Training (a Textron Aviation subsidiary) manufactures full flight simulators and delivers training services for both fixed-wing and rotorcraft. As a broad incumbent, it competes with Pan Am on simulator procurement options and provides alternative training solutions.

Emerging players

• Loft Dynamics: Loft Dynamics (formerly VRM Switzerland) builds FAA-qualified VR-based helicopter and fixed-wing simulators and is pioneering lower-cost, high-fidelity alternatives to traditional Level D devices. As an emerging player, it represents a potential technology shift that could pressure traditional full motion simulator economics over time.
• ALSIM: ALSIM designs and manufactures flight training devices (FTDs) for ab initio and type rating segments, offering lower-cost alternatives to full motion simulators. As an emerging player, it serves a partially overlapping customer base seeking cost-effective training solutions.
• Frasca International: Frasca International manufactures flight simulation training devices and Level D full flight simulators for corporate, regional, and commercial aviation customers. As an emerging player in the FTD segment, it overlaps with Pan Am's lower-tier training device offerings.

Regional players

• Emirates Aviation University: Emirates Aviation University operates flight training programs including type rating and cadet pilot pathways in the UAE, serving Middle East and Asian markets. As a regional player, it competes with Pan Am for international airline and individual pilot customers but does not operate in the Americas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/panamacademy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PanAmAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/PanAmFlightAcademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/panamacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/panamacademy

Compliance6 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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