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
14+ 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
Riley Harris
Chief Fixed-Wing Instructor
Courtney Massey
Director of Admissions
Dan Bahlman
Director of Safety
Kelly Rooker
Dispatch Manager
Julie Mueller
Office Administrator
Kate Ayres
Office Administrator
Noma Wilcken
Office Administrator
Nick Esther
Line Manager
Bryan Rey
Facilities Manager