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April 16, 2025

Illinois Aviation Academy to Host AERO Day Featuring Atlas Cadet Academy

Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA) is excited to welcome aspiring aviators and their families to AERO Day, featuring the Atlas Cadet Academy, hands-on aviation event taking place Saturday, April 19, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM at the IAA Flight Facility in West Chicago. 

 The Atlas Cadet Academy is a pilot training pathway developed in partnership with Spartan Education Group (SEG) and Atlas Air, Inc. (“Atlas”). The 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.  

“AERO Day is a unique opportunity for future aviators to experience the energy and excitement of flight training firsthand. At Spartan and through our partnerships like the one Atlas; the Atlas Cadet Academy, we’re proud to help shape the next generation of pilots by connecting them with the tools, training, and mentorship they need to take flight.” — Robert Werderich, Executive Vice President, Spartan Flight Operations 

This immersive AERO Day event offers a behind-the-scenes look into the world of flight training. Attendees will tour the IAA campus and hangar, interact with current aircraft, and explore essential aviation topics—from avionics to weather and airspace.  

The event will feature: 

  • Atlas Cadet Academy presentation 
  • Hands-on activities and flight simulator demos 
  • Static aircraft display and demo flights with Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) 
  • Meet & Greet with IAA instructors and Atlas Academy CFIs 
  • Student housing info and participation certificates for attendees 

A panel of guest speakers will share insight into pilot training pathways and opportunities through the Atlas Cadet Academy—an excellent resource for anyone considering a future in aviation. This event is geared toward prospective students and their families interested in learning more about flight training and the career opportunities that follow. 

Event Details: 

  • What: AERO Day at Illinois Aviation Academy 
  • When: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Begins at 10:00 AM 
  • Where: Illinois Aviation Academy Flight Facility | West Chicago, IL 

For media access requests, contact:  

Roxanne Aichinger, Senior Communications Director – SEG  

Roxanne.Aichinger@Spartan.edu  

+1 (918) 831-5255 

 

About Spartan Education Group 

 Spartan Education Group, LLC (SEG), headquartered in Chicago, IL, operates McAir Aviation flight school in Broomfield, CO and Illinois Aviation Academy in West Chicago, IL. Separately, SEG acquired Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in 2012. Spartan College, established in 1928, has trained over 100,000 pilots and aviation technicians at its four campuses located in the following areas: Tulsa, OK, Los Angeles, and Riverside, CA, and Denver, CO. 

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