Articles from Spartan Education Group

Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA), a Spartan Education Group (SEG) flight school located outside Chicago, at DuPage County Airport (KDPA), is proud to announce that it has been officially approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to train Vietnamese pilots under internationally recognized standards. For a flight school, earning CAAV approval signifies credibility, international compliance, and the ability to support Vietnam’s growing demand for professional pilots.

Spartan Education Group is proud to announce its upcoming aviation-focused virtual keynote event, Beyond the Runway, featuring distinguished aviation leader Doug Parker, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Airlines. The event will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM MDT | 5:00 PM CDT | 6:00 PM EDT, and will be streamed live for attendees nationwide.

The Atlas Cadet Academy (ACA), a pilot training pathway developed in partnership with Spartan Education Group (SEG) and Atlas Air, Inc. (“Atlas”), recently provided its cadets with an extraordinary hands-on experience at the Atlas Training Center in Miami, Florida. This immersive visit offered ACA cadets a unique glimpse into the operational excellence, leadership culture, jet familiarization, and career pathways that set Atlas apart as a global leader in air cargo transportation. The Atlas Cadet Academy's official training takes place at Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA) in West Chicago, Illinois. A part of SEG, the facility provides cadets with comprehensive flight training, including training for six FAA certificates and ratings. The visit to the Atlas Training Center provided cadets with a behind-the-scenes experience, showcasing how their training is laying the foundation for potential future careers at Atlas.