SLING PILOT ACADEMY NAMED TO INC. 5000 LIST OF FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES IN THE U.S. FOR THE THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR

August 2025 – Sling Pilot Academy, one of the nations top flight schools is proud to annouce it has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the third year in a row. This continued climb reflects strong demand for modern, career-focused flight training and the momentum of our growing community of students and instructors.

 

Expansion Across Southern California

This year we added two new training sites, Santa Monica (KSMO) and Long Beach (KLGB) joining our established campuses in Torrance (KTOA) and San Diego/Gillespie Field (KSEE). Four locations mean more aircraft availability, more instructor access, and more flexibility for full-time students.

 

Our Largest Incoming Class (So Far)

On August 15th, we welcomed our largest incoming class across all four locations to date, a clear signal that aspiring pilots are choosing structured, efficient training with a direct path to airline careers.

 

Inc. 5000: Recognizing Sustained Growth

The Inc. 5000 is an annual ranking by Inc. that highlights U.S. private companies with the strongest three-year revenue growth. Rankings are based on percentage growth and signal durable execution and market traction.

Sling Pilot Academy’s third straight appearance reflects steady momentum and a consistent focus on quality training. It also points to rising demand for professional pilot education and the essential role flight schools play in preparing the aviation workforce.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Sling Pilot Academy

Sling Pilot Academy delivers a modern flight training experience with a fleet of 60+ glass-cockpit aircraft that are as advanced as they are fun to fly.

With 4 Southern California locations – Torrance, San Diego (Gillespie Field), Santa Monica, and Long Beach, students benefit from year-round flying conditions and flexible scheduling. Training is conducted in innovative Sling aircraft with efficient performance and glass-cockpit avionics. Our mission is to provide accessible, professional flight training with a priority on safety, service, and a student-centered learning environment that sets graduates up for success.

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