Spartan Education Group to Launch Pilot Cadet Training Academy in Partnership with Atlas Air Worldwide

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spartan Education Group (“Spartan”), an aviation education institution headquartered in Chicago that has been training pilots and technicians for nearly a century, announced today a partnership with Atlas Air, Inc. (“Atlas”), to introduce the Atlas Cadet Academy. This initiative offers participants a defined pathway to potential career opportunities with Atlas by providing a comprehensive curriculum covering essential aeronautical knowledge and preparation for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification and rating exams.

Spartan Education Group provides FAA-approved pilot and aviation technician career-focused training programs and pathways. This exciting new pathway is designed to prepare aspiring aviators for First Officer positions with Atlas, one of the largest 747 operators in the world, serving both cargo and passenger needs. This collaboration strengthens Atlas’ workforce development strategy and continued growth across its global aviation network.

The curriculum incorporates co-curricular training in leadership, teamwork, and advanced flight skills to develop pilots for the complex challenges of today's dynamic aviation environment.

“At Spartan, we are looking to build deep and impactful relationships with aviation industry partners that are clear leaders and innovators in their market segment,” said Robert Polston, CEO of Spartan Education Group. “We are inspired by Atlas’ vision to be the leader in outsourced aviation logistics and recognize the critical role they play in their customers’ global supply chains. Through this partnership, we will strive to provide the highest standards of flight training to the next generation of pilots.”

"We are thrilled to collaborate with Spartan Education Group to grow this unique Academy for fostering flying careers for aspiring pilots. With their expertise in flight training and strong history of innovation, they are an ideal strategic partner to enhance Atlas' career development initiatives," said Patricia Goodwin-Peters, Senior Vice President Human Resources, Atlas Air Worldwide. "Atlas and Spartan Education Group share a commitment to safety, service excellence and teamwork. We take pride in partnering for this distinctive training pathway under the Atlas banner, tailored to aspiring cadets who seek to pursue global career opportunities.”

The Atlas Cadet Academy enrolls cadets at Spartan’s flight training location in West Chicago, Illinois. For more information, please visit www.AtlasCadetAcademy.com.

About Spartan Education Group

Spartan Education Group, LLC (SEG), headquartered in Chicago, IL, operates McAir Aviation flight school in Broomfield, CO and Illinois Aviation Academy in West Chicago, IL. Separately, SEG acquired Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in 2012. Spartan College, established in 1928, has trained over 100,000 pilots and aviation technicians at its four campuses located in the following areas: Tulsa, OK, Los Angeles, and Riverside, CA, and Denver, CO.