WHO WE ARE
WE ARE OPEN, Accepting students, and ready to safely fly with you!
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

Courtney Massey
Director of Business Development

Dan Bahlman
Director of Safety

Kelly Rooker
Dispatch Manager

Kate Ayres
Director of Admissions

Rosie Galeano
Testing Proctor/Training Support

Bryan Rey
Facilities Manager

Noma Wilcken
Office Administrator