WHO WE ARE

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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

James Presler

Chief Fixed-Wing Instructor

Glyeb Ewing

Marketing Director

Jeff Bishop

Facility Management

Kelly Rooker

Dispatch Manager

Courtney Massey

Director of Business Development 

Kate Ayres

Director of Admissions

Katie

Scheduling 

Connor O'Brien

Line Service Manager

Rosie Galeano

Testing Proctor/Training Support

Dan Bahlman

Director of Safety

Bryan Rey

Facilities Manager

Noma Wilcken

Office Administrator