Paul Wynns, CEO of Flex Air, is a former Naval Officer with over 20 years of experience, including a tour as the Naval Aviation Training Operations, and Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) officer for all Navy S-3B Viking pilots, world-wide. His academic credentials include an M.S. in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Stanford and an MBA from the University of California, Rady School of Management. Flex Air Flight School has been recognized as an AOPA Distinguished and Military Friendly® Flight School. It operates both Part 61 and Part 141 flight schools with locations in Kansas City, Manhattan, KS and San Diego CA. The school welcomes all those who want to get flight training, but specializes in helping veterans even with no flight experience become commercial pilots. Flex Air is VA benefit approved and is a DOD SkillBridge Partner.
The median annual earnings for airline pilots in the US was $202,180 as of May 2021, but since then the pilot shortage has led to significant increases in pilot compensation across the industry. Here's a summary of the recent changes in airline pilot salaries and compensation at the largest us airlines in just the...
The pilot shortage is a complex issue. This is a comprehensive analysis of the shortage of pilots examining pilot supply and pilot demand. It includes original research, statistics and charts showing the urgent need for pilot training and the value in become an airline pilot.
Flight training is challenging and rewarding, but there are several steps that everyone must go through to become an airline pilot. How fast can you do it and what factors make the difference?
Do you meet the FAA medical standards to get a pilots license? The FAA wants pilots to be healthy, and the way the FAA makes sure pilots are healthy is by conditioning their pilot licenses on a health check, called an FAA Medical Certificate. There are multiple types (classes) of medical certificates depending on the...
What are the Different Types of Pilot Licenses? There are many different types of pilot licenses (pilot certificates in FAA speak). Each has different requirements, privileges and restrictions. The first licenses (other than student) the everyone must get is a private pilot certificate. See the step by step...
Kansas, Heartland of Aviation The allure of Kansas City's rich aviation culture have established the region as a hub of aerospace innovation and training and it's midwestern location make it very affordable. Whether you're taking off from the bustling airports of Kansas City or soaring over the expansive wheat fields...
San Diego: A Pilot's Paradise For aviation enthusiasts, San Diego offers a captivating backdrop against which to learn and practice flying. With its varied terrain consisting of coastlines, valleys, and mountains, the region presents both challenges and thrills, making flight training here multifaceted and...
A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing for your First Checkride Overview: The private pilot checkride is a pivotal moment in a pilot's career, testing both knowledge and skills. It has two parts, an oral examination and the practical flight test. For many pilots it won’t be the last checkride they do, but the PPL...
Learn how Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) can be a transformative benefit for service members who want to become a commercial airline pilot or pursue another career in aviation. If you are transitioning from active duty or recently separated, VR&E offers unparalleled financial support for flight school and...
Movie stars, rock stars, professional athletes, they may be rich and famous, but with out a private plane, you still have to wait inline at the TSA. Buckle up and we'll take you on a journey into the fascinating world of celebrity pilots, revealing which movie stars the stars can fly themselves... See Also: Rockstar...