Aviation Flight Management

If you dream of being a professional pilot, then Lewis University is the place to make it happen!

Lewis University’s Aviation Flight Management program is designed to help you reach your goal with confidence and speed. After you complete the academic program at Lewis, you will be eligible to take the written, oral and practical examinations required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to receive your pilot license and ratings.

Lewis' flight program is certified by the FAA under both Federal Aviation Regulations part 61 and 141, allowing us to provide a wider range of training and certification. This means you can complete your training in less time -- and with less money. 

At Lewis, you can complete your Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Certificates for Single and Multi-Engine Airplanes. Most of our students go on to earn Flight Instructor Airplane and Flight Instructor Instrument certification. 

The academic program concentrates on flying, preparing our pilots-in-training with a strong background in aerodynamics, propulsion systems, aircraft systems and aircraft performance.