Ace Pilot Training

Name

Ace Pilot Training

Legal name

Ace Pilot Training

Website

https://acepilot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Flight training
• Pilot certification
• Aircraft rental
• Aviation education
• Flight school

Headquarters

HQ city

Allentown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Flight Instruction: Core revenue stream from providing flight lessons and training programs from Private Pilot through Airline Transport Pilot certifications
2. Aircraft Rental: Rental of company-owned aircraft to students and certified pilots for personal use and additional flight time building
3. Educational Partnership Referral: Partnership with Purdue Global for degree programs, offering transfer credits for flight certifications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ace Pilot Training provides FAA Part 141 approved flight instruction from Private Pilot License through Multi-Engine Airline Transport Pilot certification, delivered on a fleet of 17 single- and multi-engine aircraft and an ELITE RC-1 flight simulator at Lehigh Valley International Airport. The school also rents aircraft to students and certified pilots on an hourly basis and supports enrollees with in-house FAA/FCC testing, M1 visa processing, student housing, financing, and gift certificates.

Product overview

Ace Pilot Training offers a comprehensive suite of aviation training services centered around FAA Part 141 approved flight training programs. The core offering includes structured pilot certification courses from Private Pilot through Multi-Engine ATP, augmented by aircraft rental using the school's own fleet of Cessna, Piper, and Beechcraft aircraft. Additional services include a flight simulator (ELITE RC-1), student housing, FAA/FCC testing, M1 visa processing for international students, and a partnership with Purdue Global for degree completion. The company operates from Lehigh Valley International Airport with on-site air traffic control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flight Training Programs FAA Part 141 approved structured curriculum covering Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certification, Multi-Engine training, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), CFII, and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) ratings, along with Light Sport Private Pilot License training, delivered on Ace Pilot Training's fleet of single- and multi-engine aircraft.
• Aircraft Rental Hourly rental of Ace Pilot Training's 17-aircraft fleet — Cessna 152 (multiple), Cessna 172P, Piper Cherokee (multiple), Beechcraft Duchess 76, Mooney M20, and Cessna N68754 — to enrolled students and qualified certified pilots for personal use and flight-time building.
• Discovery Flights Introductory single-flight experiences allowing prospective students to fly with an instructor before committing to a full training program.
• ELITE RC-1 Simulator Training On-site ELITE RC-1 flight simulator used for instrument training, procedures practice, and flight maneuvers as a complement to in-aircraft instruction.
• FAA/FCC Testing Services In-house FAA written exam and FCC testing facilities administered to flight students as part of their certification pathway.
• M1 Foreign Student Visa Service Visa processing support and TSA coordination for international students enrolling in flight training under the M1 vocational student visa program.
• Student Housing Housing accommodations arranged for flight students, particularly international enrollees, near the Lehigh Valley International Airport training facility.
• Student Financing Financing options that allow students to pay for flight training on a per-lesson or installment basis rather than paying the full program upfront.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates that can be purchased for flight training experiences and individual lessons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can complete bachelor's degree in professional flight in 2-3 years while saving up to $28,400 in tuition through Purdue Global partnership

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Purdue GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership offering students pathway to bachelor's degrees in Professional Flight or Aviation Management. Students can receive 45 transfer credits for completing flight certifications. Partnership includes 20% tuition reduction on undergraduate programs and 14% on graduate programs for students and family members. Textbooks included for undergraduate programs.
• Jet Charter Service (East Coast)minorOthersJob placement assistance provided with one of the premier Jet Charter Services on the East Coast for graduates of the flight training program

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ace.pilot.training
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ace-pilot-training-inc

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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