Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA) Earns CAAV Approval to Train Pilots From Vietnam

WEST CHICAGO, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA), a Spartan Education Group (SEG) flight school located outside Chicago, at DuPage County Airport (KDPA), is proud to announce that it has been officially approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to train Vietnamese pilots under internationally recognized standards. For a flight school, earning CAAV approval signifies credibility, international compliance, and the ability to support Vietnam’s growing demand for professional pilots.

With this approval, IAA welcomes Vietnamese students and provides flight training that aligns with both FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and CAAV requirements. “From the first day of training, we provide students with personalized support from experienced instructors. They gain experience flying in a wide range of weather conditions and navigate complex airspace from well-equipped airports,” said Robert Werderich, Executive Vice President of Illinois Aviation Academy. Graduates, having completed this training, then convert their licenses and qualifications for use in Vietnam. IAA’s CAAV-approved pilot training offers Vietnamese students a complete pathway, beginning with the fundamentals of aviation.

Why IAA? For over 30 years, Illinois Aviation Academy has been known for its student-focused flight training, guiding pilots from Private Pilot certification through Certified Flight Instructor, with additional advanced ratings and ground school. With a 30,000-square-foot facility, a fleet of 30+ aircraft, and a simulator-equipped satellite base at DeKalb Airport, IAA provides training resources and one-on-one student support.

Students from Vietnam who are ready to pursue pilot training can learn more about IAA and begin the enrollment process at www.illinoisaviation.com/vietnam.

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.