Premier Flight Academy is located at Burke Lakefront Airport and serves the Greater Cleveland Area and surrounding communities. We maintain some of the most modern, state of the art aircraft in the entire Cleveland area. Our seasoned flight instructors and advanced facilities provide the ultimate learning experience. This, combined with our competitive prices, makes us the first choice for both private and professional pilots. Come fly with us!

Marc McKee: Flight Instructor

Marc is a certified flight instructor with very diverse flying experiences. He established himself in high school first by achieving valedictorian status at local North High School.  Upon deciding to attend the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota, he became increasingly passionate about flying.  

After a year of training in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Mr. McKee and a few peers began a transfer program to the University of Hawaii, which although affiliated with the University of North Dakota, never had such opportunity been possible.  While in Hawaii, he gained valuable flight time with over-water and ditching procedures along with mountainous terrain flying. Training in Hawaii finished with aerobatic training and a certified flight instructor rating.  

Returning to North Dakota the following year earned him a Instrument flight instructor rating as well as valuable Canadian Regional Jet training.  Mr. McKee finished his Bachelors degree at the end of that third year and continued on instructing from there.  His students currently maintain a 100% passing rate on the private pilot practical test.  Along with his persistence in the air, his entrepreneur spirit is fueled by his passion of aviation.  Marc is a managing partner as well as the primary flight instructor for the company.

Testimonials

My initial contact with Premier was through the air carrier I work for. We used Premier's flight training device for pilot interviews. I was so impressed with Premier's operation that I have been a customer for my personal flying needs ever since. The staff is highly professional and friendly. The aircraft are well maintained and quality of flight instruction is great.
—Jim Weaver, ATP

Premier Flight Academy is a Class A, top of the line flight school. I've been fortunate to train in a Diamond 20 with an excellent flight instructor, Tony Hurst. I was at another flight school and was concerned that I would never achieve my dream to be able to fly. Being a female in my 50's, I was so excited when Premier told me that I could do this! Within a few weeks at Premier, I was able to solo and am presently in training for my private certificate. After that, I look forward to moving on to Instrument training with Premier. The planes are always in the best condition and all of the people there are cordial, friendly and willingly answer all questions in great detail. Premier Flight Academy provides a professional environment with everyone having the same goal-learn to fly, learn to fly safe and have FUN!
—Carol Stocker

From the facility and the aircraft, to the curriculum and the instructors...Premier Flight Academy is first class all the way! Becoming a pilot has always been a dream of mine, and once I decided to pursue that dream, I knew I had to have the absolute best training available. After extensive research and dozens of calls to potential schools, I was confident that Premier Flight Academy was the right choice for me. I felt like I belonged there from the first time that I walked through the doors, and it is clear to me that Premier Flight Academy has my goals and my best interest at heart.
—Ronald Zambetti