North American Institute of Aviation


Conway-Horry County Airport
1700 Airport Rd.
Conway, SC 29527


If you're an Aviation buff and have always dreamed about pursuing a career in the skies, The North American Institute of Aviation is the ideal place for you. The institute provides flight training for future airline pilots of all capacities, as well as training in aircraft maintenance, an equally exciting field.

This aviation school in South Carolina aims to provide the highest quality, most diverse education in the aviation field. The school is very tuned in to industry needs and developments, and training programs are carefully structured with this in mind. The institute's unique position as one of the world's premiere aviation schools puts it in a unique position to provide the very best in educational and practical training for all students.

The school's Professional Pilot Program is a nine-month training program that involves more than 600 hours of classroom and flight time. Through courses in private piloting, instrumental rating, multi-engine rating, and commercial piloting, students gain the fundamentals and theories of aviation. The course material is presented in conjunction with practical hands-on experience in the air, where students apply these theories. The curriculum involves more than 300 hours of flight training, which is further broken down into both dual and solo instruction.

The North American Institute of Aviation also boasts a well renowned aviation maintenance program, a program it's been offering for more than 20 years. Students may choose one of three programs including the generalized aviation mechanics program, the airframe program, and the power plant program. The curriculum for each program is a structured combination of classroom theory and applied skills.

This aviation school in South Carolina has long been recognized for its dedication to serving the aviation industry by providing top quality training to future professionals. The institute remains committed to continuing its role as a premier aviation school.

Quick Facts:
  • The North American Institute of Aviation is specifically designed to train new pilots.

  • Hundreds of professional commercial pilots have trained at this aviation school in South Carolina from nearly 100 countries.

  • The North American Institute of Aviation provides housing for students attending the Professional Pilot Program for the duration of the nine-month curriculum.

  • The Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Rating course is designed for both fulltime students and recreational pilots.

  • Training takes place at the Conway-Horry County Airport, allowing students access to all the amenities of a small airport.

  • All of the programs offered at this aviation school in South Carolina are recognized by the FAA.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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