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

Jeff Bishop
Facility Management

Kelly Rooker
Dispatch Manager

Courtney Massey
Director of Business Development

Kate Ayres
Director of Admissions

Katie
Scheduling

Rosie Galeano
Testing Proctor/Training Support

Dan Bahlman
Director of Safety

Bryan Rey
Facilities Manager

Noma Wilcken
Office Administrator