LIFT Academy, founded in 2018, was created to supply highly qualified pilots to Republic Airways, addressing the industry-wide pilot shortage. LIFT Academy operates one of the largest training program with 500 students, 70 aircraft, and 117 flight instructors. Safety, efficiency, and operational excellence are among their top priorities.

The Challenge.

As LIFT Academy grew, they faced unprecedented challenges as one of the largest flight training academies in the U.S.

The team faces several obstacles in managing the complex logistics of training aspiring pilots while maintaining efficiency, safety, and compliance. Managing the schedules of hundreds of students and instructors while maintaining efficient use of their resources was a critical issue.

Resource Utilization

Ensuring that 70+ aircraft, 110+ instructors, and 500 students are scheduled and utilized efficiently on a daily basis to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

Operational Complexity

Managing daily flight and simulator schedules, instructor assignments, student training progress, and maintenance workflows in a seamless, organized manner.

Compliance Requirements

Maintaining FAA Part 141 compliance with detailed, accurate digital record keeping for certifications, endorsements, and TSA regulations.

Data-Driven Insights

Tracking and analyzing operational and training data to make informed decisions about student progress, fleet efficiency, and instructor effectiveness.

Scalability

Meeting the demands of a rapidly growing academy while ensuring operational systems remain efficient and adaptable.

The Flight Plan Behind LIFT's Success.

Simplify Flight Reservation Management.

Scheduling Hub

Increase Student Completion Rates.

Training Hub

Plan, Track, & Optimize Aircraft Maintenance.

Maintenance Hub

The Solution.

Flight Schedule Pro addresses these challenges with a suite of tools and features designed to streamline operations and empower LIFT Academy to scale effectively.

Comprehensive Scheduling

Centralizes scheduling for aircraft, simulators, students, and instructors, reducing scheduling conflicts and improving resource utilization.

Digital Recordkeeping

Automates compliance with FAA and TSA requirements, providing accurate and accessible records for certifications, training progress, and endorsements.

Real-Time Data Insights

Offers powerful dashboards and analytics to monitor training milestones, fleet utilization, and operational efficiency, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Seamless Communication

Provides a communication hub for instructors and students, ensuring everyone is informed about daily plans and assigned resources.

Customizable Solutions

Adapts to the needs of large training academies like LIFT, incorporating features and reports tailored to specific operational challenges.

Flight Schedule Pro has been the backbone of our operations since day one. It helps us maximize aircraft utilization, track progress, and keep operations running smoothly. We wouldn’t be where we are today without it.

Ed Bagden | Director of Operations & Academic Programs, LIFT Academy

The Results.

Increased Efficiency and Reduced Downtime with Real-Time Insights and Rporting.

Lift Academy integrated Flight Schedule Pro's dashboards and data insights to make informed decisions, reducing downtime and improving overall training throughput.

Increased Aircraft Count from 35 to 70+.

Improved aircraft utilization, maximizing the value of over 70 aircraft and simulators.

Streamlined Daily Operations for 500 Students and 110+ Instructors.

Flight Schedule Pro grew alongside LIFT Academy, continuously supporting their increasing number of students and instructors.

LIFT Academy