Hillsboro Aero Academy
Airlines and AviationOregon, United States201-500 Employees
Hillsboro Aero Academy is an aviation training provider based in Hillsboro, Oregon, operating in the Airlines and Aviation industry. It is described as one of the largest airplane and helicopter training schools in the United States and employs 201-500 people. The academy has trained pilots since 1980 and operates as an FAA-approved flight school and ACCSC-accredited institution, offering one-on-one instruction and customized training. It maintains partnerships with multiple college programs that enable students to earn two- or four-year degrees alongside flight training, and it emphasizes meticulously maintained aircraft and experienced instructors. Recent developments include fleet expansion with Piper Aircraft in 2024, the launch of an aviation maintenance training program in 2025, a Sallie Mae financing partnership in 2025, and recognition as an Approved Training Organization by Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority in 2026, along with Ascend Pilot Academy collaborations with Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air in 2022.