JA Flight Training
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 630.549.2152 |
| Request more information | Find more information on this website |
| Contact person name | Scott Fank |
| Contact person title | Vice President |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 630.549.2123 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Career Pilot Training |
| Date founded | 2008 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate |
| School accreditation | Federal Aviation Administration |
| Specialized accreditation | Accepts GI Bill |
| Specialized licensure | Federal Aviation Administration |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 9,086 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 1 mile |
| Public transportation to campus | Yes |
| Student parking on campus | Yes |
| Campus size | 15,000 Square Feet |
| County | Kane |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | 7 days a week - by appointment please |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Scott Fank 630.549.2123 mailto:sfank@jaflight.com |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 30 |
| Number of full time, female students | 10 |
| Total number of full time students | 40 |
| Number of part time, male students | 258 |
| Number of part time, female students | 30 |
| Total number of part-time students | 288 |
| Total number of male students | 288 |
| Total number of female students | 40 |
| Total number of students | 328 |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| White | 70% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 10% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 1 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 5% |
| Number of countries represented | 3 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 50% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Private Pilot License: $13,779 - Use of Simulator and Airplane: $9717 Instrument Pilot: $15,260 - Use of Simulator and Airplane: $10,325 Commercial Pilot License: $27,450 - Use of Simulator and Airplane: $23,950 Multi-Engine Additional Class Rating- 141: $7,950 - Use of Simulator and Airplane: $5850 |
| Tuition refund policy | Funds not used are refunded |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information | Student Loan financing available |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | 30% |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Loan | 30% |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 10% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $35,000 |
| Loans | |
| Other loan program information | Find more information on this website |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Other | |
| Other financial aid program information | Find more information on this website |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Erik Swanberg |
| Admissions contact title | Chief Pilot |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 630.549.2152 |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | All |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) | High School graduate preferred |
| Number of male applicants | 120 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 100 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 60 |
| Number of female applicants | 30 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 20 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 10 |
| Total number of applicants | 150 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 120 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 70 |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Required high school courses | High school diploma or GED preffered |
| Admission is available | All |
| Application deadline | Continuous |
| Application fee | $369 |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.5 |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Gail Rodgers |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Office Manager |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Admissions contact person #3 | Dale Wiegand |
| Admissions contact title #3 | School Counselor |
| Admissions contact e-mail #3 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Number of faculty on campus | 20 |
| Student faculty ratio | 1 on 1 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Other information about academic services | Recurrent Training |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Dale Wiegand |
| Career contact title | School Counselor |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 100% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 30% |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |