L3Harris Airline Academy (Sanford)
USA · FAA Part 141
L3Harris Airline Academy in Sanford, Florida, USA, is the U.S. campus of a global airline pilot training organization. It provides ab-initio training that takes cadets from no experience to commercial airline pilots.
The Sanford academy is certified under FAA Part 141 and operates from Orlando Sanford International Airport, with a heritage of more than 40 years in pilot training. It runs one of the larger U.S. training fleets, reported at over 100 single- and multi-engine aircraft with a mix of steam-gauge and glass cockpits, supported by flight training devices and simulators. The academy delivers cadet programs aimed at airline first-officer roles as well as private pilot training. It has operated under the L3Harris brand and is part of a training business that has been rebranded to Acron Aviation.
School facts
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida (Sanford) |
| Base airport | Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB) |
| Regulator | FAA Part 141 |
| Courses | PPL CPL IR Multi-engine Integrated ATP airline pathway |
| Fleet | ~250 aircraft; 44 Cessna 172, 26 Cirrus SR20, 5 Piper PA-28R Arrow, 24 Piper PA-44 Seminole |
| Partnerships | ~10-14 US affiliate airline partners |
| Website | l3harrisairlineacademy.com |
Key facts
- Country: USA; based in Sanford, Florida
- Base airport: Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB)
- Certified under FAA Part 141
- Fleet of 100+ single- and multi-engine training aircraft plus flight training devices
- Over 40 years of pilot-training heritage
- Runs cadet airline pilot programs; training business rebranded toward Acron Aviation
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
- https://www.yourpilotacademy.com/flight-schools/l3harris-flight-academy-florida/
- https://www.afm.aero/l3harris-flight-academy-welcomes-nearly-60-cadets-to-january-2025-class-at-sanford-campus
- https://l3harrisairlineacademy.com/en-us/orlando-flight-school/
- https://pilotcareercenter.com/Pilot-Training-Flight-School/USA/Florida/8865/L3Harris-Airline-Academy
- https://www.aopa.org/destinations/business/12396
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.