WHO WE ARE
Flight TRAINING FOR AIRPLANE and helicopter PILOTS for nearly 20 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

Nearly 20 years

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 WOLF
Director of Flight School Operations

Chris Jordan
Chief Helicopter Instructor

Chris White
Chief Fixed-Wing Instructor

Courtney Massey
Director of Business Development

Kelly WEST
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