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LIFT Academy
LIFT Academy pilot selection

The LIFT Academy pilot selection phase by phase, with open positions and practice for every part.

PilotinQEditorial team · updated 11 Oct 2026
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About LIFT Academy

Based in the United States, LIFT Academy is a pilot training academy. LIFT Academy is part of Republic Airways.

Training on offer: LIFT Academy Cadet Program. The link to the pilot careers portal is in the profile on this page. The requirements listed on this page cover age, right to work, education, language and medical certificate. This page sets out the selection in 4 stages.

The four phases

1/4
Online application
2/4
FBI background check
3/4
FAA medical examination
4/4
Pilot aptitude assessment
FLIGHT SCHOOLS

Train at LIFT Academy

One flight school has a published link with this airline. Each entry says what the link is and who states it.
  • LIFT AcademyIndianapolis, United StatesAirline's own academyAccording to the school
Airline links show where a school has a published tie with the airline. Each airline runs its own selection.

LIFT Academy at a glance

Part of Republic Airways
Country
United States
Cadet programme
LIFT Academy Cadet Program (rolling as of 28 Oct 2026)
Pilot careers siteCadet programme pageOfficial website
SELECTION4 selection stages described below.LIFT Academy practice plan

What does LIFT Academy ask of pilots?

Age
At least 18 years of age
Right to work
US citizen or legal permanent resident; valid US driver's licence or permit
Education
High school graduate
Language
Able to speak and be clearly understood in English
Medical
Must pass an FAA medical examination
SOURCES
  1. 1LIFT Academy homepage · accessed 11 Oct 2026
  2. 2Flight School Requirements & Eligibility | LIFT Academy · accessed 11 Oct 2026
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LIFT Academy

LIFT Academy pilot selection

PilotinQEditorial team · 11 Oct 2026Start the free lite test

About LIFT Academy

Based in the United States, LIFT Academy is a pilot training academy. LIFT Academy is part of Republic Airways.

Training on offer: LIFT Academy Cadet Program. The link to the pilot careers portal is in the profile on this page. The requirements listed on this page cover age, right to work, education, language and medical certificate. This page sets out the selection in 4 stages.

THE FOUR PHASES
1Online application
2FBI background check
3FAA medical examination
4Pilot aptitude assessment
FLIGHT SCHOOLS

Train at LIFT Academy

One flight school has a published link with this airline. Each entry says what the link is and who states it.
  • LIFT AcademyIndianapolis, United StatesAirline's own academyAccording to the school
Airline links show where a school has a published tie with the airline. Each airline runs its own selection.

LIFT Academy at a glance

Part of Republic Airways
Country
United States
Cadet programme
LIFT Academy Cadet Program (rolling as of 28 Oct 2026)
Pilot careers siteCadet programme pageOfficial website
SELECTION4 selection stages described below.LIFT Academy practice plan

What does LIFT Academy ask of pilots?

Age
At least 18 years of age
Right to work
US citizen or legal permanent resident; valid US driver's licence or permit
Education
High school graduate
Language
Able to speak and be clearly understood in English
Medical
Must pass an FAA medical examination
SOURCES
  1. 1LIFT Academy homepage · accessed 11 Oct 2026
  2. 2Flight School Requirements & Eligibility | LIFT Academy · accessed 11 Oct 2026
YOUR FLIGHT PLANA plan to your selection dateA week-by-week plan to your selection date: a lite test to find your weak spot, focused practice per phase, then a full mock.Make my flight plan
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