Get a Real World Education!

Northwest Aviation College specializes in the art of teaching people to fly. Whether your interest lies simply in getting a Sport Pilot or Private Pilot Certificate to enjoy the freedom of flight, receiving specialized training in tail-wheel or Technologically Advanced Aircraft such as Cirrus, taking mountain flying courses, attending a variety of aviation-specific classes, or enrolling into one of our collegiate programs to pursue a career as a professional pilot, we have programs that can be tailored to meet your individual needs.

You will learn to fly in varied weather conditions and around terrain ranging from the Pacific Ocean to the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. No, it's not always sunny with flat terrain in this area of the country - but then again, neither is the real world!

Welcome to Spring and Summer!

Flying in the great northwest this time a year is in a word, AMAZING!  The mountain ranges are still blanketed in snow and contrasted with deep blue skies.  All around the Pacific northwest numerous airports provide pilots with destinations like the San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound, Ranger Creek located on the side of Mt. Rainier in the Cascade mountain range, and Copalis State Airport where pilots actually land on the beach!

This is the time of year where our students, and others, come to Northwest Aviation College to enjoy flying in the beautiful northwest.  Why don't you come join us?

News & Announcements

• Flight Financing Options

  On May 9th, 2009, Sallie Mae discontinued providing student "Career Loans" to the vast majority of flight schools nationwide.  Northwest Aviation College is in the process of completing application fo ... [read more]

• Take advantage of the economy - Start Flight Training!

  The industry is predictably - cyclic.  Be ready for the next big pilot hiring boom!  For more information click here! ... [read more]

• Northwest Aviation Conference & Tradeshow Feb 21-22

  The Northwest Aviation Conference & Tradeshow took place on Feb. 21-22 at the Puyallup Fairgrounds.  Click here to see some images of the show.  For more information about the show and the Washington ... [read more]

• Welcome to Flying Season!!

  Need to get current and/or proficient in your flying? Looking for specialized training in Mountain Flying, flight around Class Bravo airspace, or a "Pinch-Hitter" type course to teach a flying partner ... [read more]

• Auburn Airport has a Web Cam!

  Auburn Airport now has a webcam, so you can observe conditions in the valley right from your PC! Camera shots are update every 15 minutes and provide current views of weather conditions and activity a ... [read more]

• Auburn Approach

  Auburn Municipal Airport is serviced by a GPS approach, which allows descent down to 1,320 feet MSL. The approach begins at ORTIN intersection, which is located about 5 nm east of the Pierce County/Th ... [read more]

• Reduced cost of aircraft ownership!

  The goal of the GO Flying Program is to combine the pride of airplane ownership with the efficiencies of shared cost. In support of the program, Auburn Flight Service facilitates the operation of limi ... [read more]