Introducing Skyborne trainee, John Cafaro
Name: John Cafaro Age: 39 Originally from: California Skyborne Course: Private through CFII Stage: Private Pilot A bit about me: “Unlike my fellow cadets, I’m starting my flight training slightly later in life. This is a big time change for me. I’ve been fortunate to follow my passions after college from Freelance Architectural photography to technical cave diving and instructing […]
Skyborne has achieved a top-three ranking in Flying Magazine’s latest issue of its Flight School Guide
In only our first year of operation at Vero Beach, Skyborne Airline Academy has achieved a top-three ranking in Flying magazine’s latest issue of its Flight School Guide. The guide evaluates more than 200 universities and flight training organizations in the United States to help prospective pilots select the best training program for them. Flight […]
Skyborne signs MOU with SUN ‘n FUN to inspire next generation of aviators
Skyborne Airline Academy Vero Beach has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Aerospace Center for Excellence Inc./SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In Inc. to provide discovery flights and airline career presentations for campers at Destination Aviation Summer Camp. Under the agreement, Skyborne will provide real in-flight experiences for as many as 21 advanced campers on […]
United chat to Skyborne about all things Aviate
Skyborne student pilot Will Crowther caught up with Monica Frain and Kerri Beuker of United Airlines at the 2022 Vero Beach airshow, on board the GoJet CRJ 550 to discuss what it takes to become a pilot with United, the benefits of the Aviate program and how training with Skyborne can get trainees ahead.
Introducing Skyborne trainee, Clyde Lexter Villejo
Name: Clyde Lexter Villejo Age: 26 Originally from: Philippines Skyborne Course: Skyborne Professional Pilot Pathway Stage: Private Pilot A bit about me: “Born and raised in the Philippines, I am a college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from our country’s state university (University of the Philippines). I am also a former Aircraft Powerplant Technical Services Engineer at […]
JSX and Skybourne MOU to build ranks of pilot workforce
Skyborne Airline Academy and JSX, an award-winning U.S.-based Part 135 air carrier, are today announcing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to supply First Officers for its Embraer ERJ fleet. The MOU allows Skyborne to provide experienced former flight instructors the opportunity to fill First Officer positions at JSX, once they meet JSX’s strict hiring standards, including having […]
Meet Skyborne trainee Jaclyn Kordus
Name: Jaclyn Kordus Age: 23 Originally from: Southeastern Wisconsin Skyborne Course: Professional Pilot Pathway – Self Sponsored Stage: Commercial Phase 2/Instrument Rating A bit about me: “I graduated college from Xavier University in 2021 with a double major in Computer Science and Human Centered Design with a minor in Business. I thought about becoming a […]
Skyborne opens new state-of-the-art training center in Vero Beach
Skyborne Airline Academy is unveiling its newly refurbished training center in Vero Beach, Florida with a grand opening ceremony. Vero Beach, FL, USA – 29 April 2022: The facility has been officially opened by Rick Monday, former Major League Baseball player and local resident of more than 20 years. Skyborne began renovations shortly after acquiring […]
United Airlines selects Skyborne as partner flight school for Aviate
Skyborne Airline Academy Vero Beach partners with United Airline’s Aviate program, offering Skyborne trainee pilots a route to the flight deck at United Airlines. Vero Beach, Florida – January 19, 2022: The mentored career pathway takes trainees with zero or little flying experience through an FAA Part 141 program to become a Certified Flight Instructor […]
Skyborne and SkyWest Airlines launch SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway
SkyWest Airlines has chosen Skyborne Airline Academy Vero Beach to launch North America’s most innovative airline pilot career program. Vero Beach, Florida – September 14 2021: Successful candidates will start the “SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway” with a Conditional Job Offer from the airline. The course offers a unique route to the flight deck, taking trainees with zero or […]