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American Airlines Cadet Academy

Last checked October 16, 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply or pay.

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Last checked October 16, 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply or pay.

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Who it's for

Zero time through CFII at a partner school, then a cadet program at Envoy, PSA, or Piedmont and flow to American. Detailed eligibility: official FAQ could not be loaded (verify).

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Cost and financing

Varies by school. Examples from the official 'About the Academy' page via search: CAE $99,500, ATP $116,000, Infinity $106,000 (verify). Financing: American Airlines Federal… Show more

Varies by school. Examples from the official 'About the Academy' page via search: CAE $99,500, ATP $116,000, Infinity $106,000 (verify). Financing: American Airlines Federal Credit Union cadet loan, 27-month grace after training (see Financing).

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Partner schools

Partner schools include CAE, ATP, Infinity, Spartan College (Tulsa) and others; full list on the official site (could not load).

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Application window

Official home page is live but shows no window. Partner Spartan College says AACA 'has reached its maximum capacity' and will resume accepting applications 'later this year'; an… Show more

Official home page is live but shows no window. Partner Spartan College says AACA 'has reached its maximum capacity' and will resume accepting applications 'later this year'; an Aug 2026 report says AA paused the program. Official FAQ blocked our fetch.

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Notes

Watch academy.aa.com for reopening. If you're already training, the Envoy, PSA, and Piedmont cadet programs below are open routes to American.

Questions

Is American Airlines Cadet Academy accepting applications?

Status at last check (2026-10-16): Paused. Official home page is live but shows no window. Partner Spartan College says AACA 'has reached its maximum capacity' and will resume accepting applications 'later this year'; an Aug 2026 report says AA paused the program. Official FAQ blocked our fetch.

Who is American Airlines Cadet Academy for?

Zero time through CFII at a partner school, then a cadet program at Envoy, PSA, or Piedmont and flow to American. Detailed eligibility: official FAQ could not be loaded (verify).

What does American Airlines Cadet Academy cost?

Varies by school. Examples from the official 'About the Academy' page via search: CAE $99,500, ATP $116,000, Infinity $106,000 (verify). Financing: American Airlines Federal Credit Union cadet loan, 27-month grace after training (see Financing).

When was American Airlines Cadet Academy last checked?

2026-10-16. Confirm on the official page before you apply, pay, or turn another path down.