1971
An idea takes flight
A group of 35 UW-Milwaukee students found the UW Milwaukee Flying Club at Mitchell Field to provide affordable training to students
Our Story
Rooted In Milwaukee.
Looking Forward.
Built on a long standing commitment to sound instruction, safe flying and the Milwaukee aviation community. Proudly doing it "the right way" since day one.
1980s
A Fixture in Milwaukee
Eventually taking the name Panther Aero, the flying club would grow; eventually flying over 1000 hours a year throughout the 1980s
2000s
Into The New Millenium
Panther Aero entered the 2000s with nearly 30 years of flying history but with more and more time passing, original members began slowing down or ending their flying careers.
2022
A New Vision
With membership on the decline, the flying club elects to disolve. Wanting to continue the legacy and history of general aviation at Milwaukee Mitchell International, Jamey Curry opens Milwaukee Aero as a new aircraft rental and flight training business.
Today
Training The Next Generation
Milwaukee Aero continues helping pilots build skill, confidence and a lifelong connection to flying. With a growing team of instructors, more aircraft and more students, Milwaukee Aero has become one of the largest flight schools in Southeastern Wisconsin
What Remains Constant?
A School Made For People Who Want to Fly
No matter if flying is a new passion, a lifelong goal or the first step toward a career: your training plan should feel personal. We meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.
