AVIATION ACADEMY OF LOUISIANA, LLC

Aviation Academy of Louisiana LLC stands out in the Louisiana flight training landscape as one of a small number of schools nationwide offering comprehensive training in both airplanes and helicopters under a single Part 141 certificate. Based at their campus in New Iberia, Louisiana, the academy flies Robinson R44 Raven II helicopters — equipped with air conditioning for comfort in Louisiana's climate — for helicopter training, while also operating a fleet of fixed-wing Cessna and Piper aircraft for airplane ratings from private pilot through commercial and multi-engine. The school is both a Robinson Factory Authorized Service Center and an authorized Robinson helicopter dealer, giving students unmatched access to Robinson manufacturer expertise and maintenance support. Aviation Academy of Louisiana's helicopter program covers the full range of certificates and ratings, from initial Private Pilot through Commercial and Flight Instructor, preparing graduates for careers in offshore oil support, law enforcement, medical transport, and tour operations — all significant employment sectors in Louisiana's diverse aviation economy. The school also offers aircraft management and brokering services, reflecting a broad commitment to the entire general aviation ecosystem.