Archer Aviation Academy

Archer Aviation Academy is the FAA Part 141 certified pilot training program of Archer Aviation, the San Jose-based eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft developer headquartered at 190 West Tasman Drive. The academy received its Part 141 certification in February 2025 and initially offers helicopter add-on ratings for fixed-wing pilots, providing the groundwork for future commercial operations of Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft. Archer Aviation Academy represents a pioneering step in training professional pilots for the emerging advanced air mobility industry.