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A CUSTOMIZED FLIGHT EXPERIENCE TO FIT YOUR NEEDS.

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2014

11,181

23,839

82

Year Founded

Total Flight Hours & Counting

Total Landings

& Counting

FAA Pilot Licenses 

Achieved

WHAT WE OFFER

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Flight Training

We specialize in essential and progressive flight instruction. Elite can help you get your Private, Commercial and Multi-Engine Rating no matter how busy or complex your schedule may be, we  will custom tailor a flight training program to fit your needs.

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Aircraft Management

From single airplane owners to multi-aircraft operations, our team is ready to provide asset and management solutions. We will  deliver a custom-tailored program, ranging from turnkey operations to assistance with avionics or maintenance.  

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Aircraft Rental & Other Services

Rent one of our pristine aircraft to pilot yourself or sit back and relax as a professional pilot provides an unforgettable scenic tour. We offer many routes or create your own and trailblaze the sky!

WHAT WE OFFER
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ABOUT US

Elite Flight Training and Aircraft Management, LLC is located in Kankakee, just 50 miles south of Chicago. We offer professional and customized flight training programs including one of Chicagoland's only Multi-Engine Accelerated course.  Founded in 2014 with a vision to bring a flight school to the south suburbs of Chicago,  Elite Flight Training continues to be one of the only complete flight institutions in the area.  Join us and make your flying dreams come true!

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The Greater Kankakee Airport was established in 1962 and is currently home to over 100 private hangars, housing helicopters, single engine airplanes, ultralights, and turbine powered aircraft.  In 2013, the airport broke ground for the US National Guard and now houses 13 UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters. 

ABOUT

OUR TEAM

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BRIAN ROSE

Brian's story is unique, yet similar to many -- he was working in the corporate world but always had a passion for flying.  He started taking lessons in 2004 and obtained his Private and Instrument Pilot Certificates.  From there, he would fly recreationally until he met Jeff and become Elite Flight Training's first individual to receive his Commercial Pilot License.  Realizing his desire to want to teach others, he completed training to become a FAA Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Flight Instrument Instructor.  Brian's true enjoyment for flying is apparent by all his students success at Elite Flight Training.  

MANAGER,

CFI, CFII, MEI

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KALEB BRUCE

Kaleb Bruce, our newest CFI, is a 1st generation pilot who’s passion for aviation blossomed in high school, after watching the TV show Airplane Repo.  Believe it or not, Kaleb’s teacher/mentor set up a meet and greet (job shadow) between Kaleb and the pilot reposing planes for the hit TV show, and instantly Kaleb was hooked!!  Kaleb is a former instructor and graduate of Lewis University and we’re happy to announce he’s a full time instructor for Elite! 

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OUR TEAM
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Where We're Located

Greater Kankakee Airport

809 East 4000S Road

Kankakee, Illinois 60901

eliteproaviation@gmail.com

Tel: 815-939-3575

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday:  8:00am-6:00pm

Saturday:  8:00am-4:00pm 

Sundays:  8:00am-4:00pm

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Also by appointment

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