Sweet Aviation

Learn to Fly with Sweet Aviation at Fort Wayne

Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) in Marion, Indiana partners with Sweet Aviation to deliver innovative aviation degrees that combine online learning and local, flexible flight training.

902 W Ludwig Rd | Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Flight Instruction Can Be an Expensive, Inflexible Barrier

Do you dream of becoming a pilot yet feel constrained by the available flight training options?

The truth is: Flight training is a high-demand field but the career path is expensive and inflexible. Individuals find these barriers difficult to overcome. As a result, dreams are unmet or delayed.

At Indiana Wesleyan University, we believe that an aviation career is possible, so we have created a program that offers local, flexible flight training that prepares future pilots.

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Your Solution to an Aviation Career

Indiana Wesleyan University addresses challenges by offering online aviation degrees with local flight training.

Flexible, Virtual, and Local Degrees

Students complete their flight training at a local airport while completing general education and major courses online.

Local, Professional Training

The local flight school offers a professional, safe environment with the aircraft and instructors for you to succeed.

Certified Flight Instructor Pathway

The degree plan allows you to become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and earn income before you graduate.

Available Financial Aid

The degree program grants access to financial aid to help cover the costs of the degree and flight training.

Who is Sweet Aviation?

Becoming a certified pilot can seem like a daunting challenge, but when you learn with Sweet Aviation, you'll discover that flight training is fun, safe, and rewarding! With a large and diverse, state-of-the-art fleet, experienced and professional team of certified flight instructors, and conveniently-located, spacious facilities, Sweet Aviation is the premier flight school in the Midwest.

You can expect soaring expectations at Sweet Aviation with:

  • Professional leadership from Certified Flight Instructors
  • Meticulously maintained, regularly inspected aircraft
  • Syllabus-driven professional flight lessons
  • Friendly and knowledgeable customer service

We look forward to partnering with you as you launch your aviation journey!

Michael Neese, CFI
Flight Training and Customer Service Manager
Email: michael@sweetaviation.com
Office: (260) 267-5505
Cell/Text: (812) 325-7459

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Tuition and Fees

In addition to university tuition, each flight training partner sets its flight training fees based on the type of aircraft and training aircraft used, as well as local market conditions. Fees are inclusive of both flight and ground training for each certificate or rating and are based on budgeted training hours typically required for the average student to finish their program.

Additional fees may be required if a training improvement program is assigned.

  • AS in Professional Pilot | $305 per credit hour
  • BS in Aviation Management | $395 per credit hour

*Other university fees may apply.