More than 39 years of training flight attendants and preparing people for careers in the airline and travel industries

Our school opened its doors as International Air Academy in 1979. The founder, Arch Miller, was working as a dedicated and experienced professional in the airline industries when he chose to utilize his talents in a new way. Miller’s career began by attending a travel school where he gained enough experience to earn his first job as a ramp agent and later moved on to reservations.

​Miller worked his way up to staff vice president at Hughes Airwest, now part of Northwest Airlines, before opening his own training school  in Vancouver, Washington.

In 2004, Mr. Miller expanded on the school’s success with the hotel, restaurant & event management and culinary arts training program Northwest Culinary Institute. 

With the increased need for renewable energy, and in turn, the need for qualified technicians, the Academy has expanded again with Northwest Renewable Energy Institute.

​In 2013 Northwest Railroad Institute was born to help fill the upcoming positions that will be available with the retiring generation of conductors.

International Air and Hospitality Academy, Inc. is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Chapter 33, Title 38, US Code and subsequent legislation.

Our campus is approved for training of veterans and veteran beneficiaries. Those who qualify for educational benefits through the Bureau of Indian Affairs may also have certain student costs paid through its agencies.

Our Schools and Programs

See why Vancouver, Washington is the perfect place to learn about the airline and travel industries.

Vancouver, Washington is home to many local breweries, wineries, great restaurants, and offers lots of employment opportunities while attending school.