We train the next generation of pilots without compromise
Aspire Aviation Academy delivers an unmatched training experience through a combination of modern aircraft, advanced simulators, and expert instruction. Our programs are designed to prepare pilots for real-world flying with the same tools and standards used in professional aviation.
From private pilot training to advanced ratings and aircraft rentals, Aspire offers a complete pathway supported by a team of instructors who bring decades of airline and general aviation experience. Here, every flight moves you closer to becoming the confident, capable pilot you set out to be.
Excellence in Flight. Purpose in Every Hour.
Aspire Aviation Academy blends top-tier training, tailored programs, and community impact, all from a modern hub at Kansas City’s historic downtown airport.
Tailored Flight Paths
Aspire Aviation Academy offers FAA-certified programs designed to meet you where you are in your journey. From Private Pilot Licenses to Instrument Ratings, Commercial Licenses, or CFI Ratings, our structured training builds skill and confidence. With expert CFIs, immersive simulators, and flexible scheduling, every lesson moves you closer to your goals.
World-Class Training Environment
Located at Atlantic Aviation inside Kansas City’s historic downtown airport, Aspire blends professionalism with performance. Our facility features modern flight simulators, briefing suites, and direct access to diverse airspace. Whether you’re starting with a Discovery Flight or advancing to a commercial certificate, you’ll train in a setting built for excellence.
Premium Aircraft Rentals
Aspire’s rental fleet includes Cirrus SR20s, SR22s, and Piper Archer TX aircraft—all late model, all equipped with air conditioning, premium interiors, and G1000 avionics. Ideal for building hours, business travel, or recreational flying, our aircraft are available to approved pilots who meet our rigorous safety and training standards.
The Aspire Difference
At Aspire Aviation Academy, flying is about precision, purpose, and developing aviators the right way. Founder Jeff Bolden, a veteran airline captain and check pilot, built Aspire to bring professional training, modern aircraft, and a culture of mentorship to Kansas City.
This is more than a flight school. It is a standard of excellence rooted in real-world experience and designed for pilots who want to train with the same discipline and tools used in today’s flight decks.
Partnering With Aviation's Best
A Team Committed to Your Flight Path
Behind every aircraft is a team dedicated to safety, growth, and an unforgettable experience. At Aspire, you’ll train in modern aircraft with instructors who know what it takes to help you reach your goals.
Supporting Future Aviators
Every hour you fly at Aspire fuels a larger mission. A portion of our revenue goes directly to funding Red Tail Academy, a Kansas City-based nonprofit that introduces underrepresented youth to aviation through mentorship, STEM education, and flight scholarships.
When you train at Aspire, you're not just investing in your own future, you're helping open doors for the next generation of aviators.
