Cirrus Aviation Appoints New Chief Flight Instructor in 2026

Florida, USA – FAA Part 141 flight training organisation Cirrus Aviation has appointed Jackie as its new Chief Flight Instructor at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, succeeding Alfred, who is transitioning to a Gulfstream G700 Captain position while retaining a check pilot role with the academy.

• Jackie began training with Cirrus Aviation as a student in 2012 and will now oversee the academy's flight training programs, instructional standards and student progression.
• Alfred originally joined Cirrus Aviation as a student in 2016 and has served as Chief Flight Instructor since 2022. He will remain associated with the academy as a Check Pilot while progressing into his Gulfstream G700 Captain position.
• The leadership transition retains both individuals' experience within Cirrus Aviation's training operations, with Jackie taking responsibility for day-to-day flight instruction oversight and Alfred continuing to support pilot checking activities.
• AFM previously reported that Cirrus Aviation introduced a new airline pilot hiring pathway in October 2026, providing eligible students and instructors with additional opportunities to transition into airline operations.

About Cirrus Aviation
Cirrus Aviation is an FAA Part 141 flight training organisation established in 1994 and headquartered at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Florida, providing private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine and flight instructor training. Its training fleet includes Cessna 172, Piper PA-28, Diamond DA42, Pipistrel Alpha Trainer and Elixir aircraft, supported by ALSIM flight simulation equipment.

Source: Cirrus Aviation