WHO WE ARE
Launching Aviation Careers for 16 years
Get to know Leading Edge Aviation
For over a decade Leading Edge Flight Academy has specialized in training helicopter pilots, airplane pilots, and launching aviation careers. Located in Bend, Oregon with 300+ days of sunshine for consistent, four-season flying, Leading Edge’s start-to-finish support and above industry standard training prepares you to meet your aviation goals. Our management team of pilots – with over 37,000 cumulative hours and 100+ years in the industry – knows what it takes to prepare you for a career in aviation.
Situated at 3,460 ft
15+ years of operation
In outdoor paradise, Bend, OR
Meet The Team
Brad Fraley
President & CEO
Travis Warthen
Vice President
Arianna Moore
CFO
Jack Walker
Executive Vice President
Nicole Orlich
Director of Flight School Operations
Chris Jordan
Chief Helicopter Instructor
Chris White
Chief Fixed-Wing Instructor
Courtney Massey
Director of Business Development
Kelly Rooker
Dispatch Manager
Noma Wilcken
Office Administrator
Kate Ayres
Director of Admissions
Sara Lower
Dispatch and Invoicing
Connor O'Brien
Line Service Manager
Jeff Bishop
Facilities Manager
Rosie Galeano
Testing Proctor/Training Support