Market Intelligence: North America

US Airline Owned Flight School Seeks Director of Maintenance in 2025

Phoenix, Arizona, United States – United Aviate Academy is seeking to hire a Director of Maintenance to lead its Part 145 Maintenance Repair Station and ensure excellence in aircraft maintenance and regulatory compliance. The position requires extensive expertise in aircraft maintenance and leadership skills to manage maintenance operations and serve as the FAA Accountable Manager.

  • The Director of Maintenance will oversee all maintenance department functions, including the Quality Department, Maintenance Control, Parts Department, Line Station Maintenance, Technical Publications, Maintenance Training, and Maintenance Records.

  • The role includes responsibility for creating and overseeing maintenance standards and workforce policies, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

  • The Director will serve as the primary FAA liaison for all maintenance-related matters and will manage compliance with FAA regulations and internal policies.

  • Candidates must have at least 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience, with 5 years in a supervisory role. An FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification is required.

  • Experience with SR20s, DA42s, PA44s, and Grobs is preferred. Familiarity with EASA CAMO regulations is also desirable.

  • Essential competencies include leadership of a team of over 70 employees, advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements, and proficiency with maintenance tracking software and MS Office.

  • Physical requirements include occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, availability for flexible scheduling, and capacity to manage high-stress situations.

  • The position is based at United Aviate Academy, operated by Westwind School of Aeronautics Phoenix, LLC.

To learn more about the role or to apply click here.

Source: United Aviate Academy 
Photo Credit: United Aviate Academy (shown as meta image)

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MINT Software Systems Powers USA’s Gridiron Air’s Digital Training Platform

USA – MINT Software Systems announces that Gridiron Air, a Part 121 supplemental air carrier, has officially gone live with MINT TMS aviation training management software in less than six months. Gridiron Air signed a service contract in March of 2024 and launched MINT TMS in July as its centralized system for training, scheduling, compliance, and qualifications management.

Gridiron Air specializes in private air transport for professional sports teams, including the Arizona Cardinals NFL team. In 2024, they transitioned to a Part 121 certification, enabling broader operations that required a training management solution. Gridiron Air’s records and scheduling team implemented MINT TMS to reduce data redundancies and streamline operations. Using MINT TMS from the start has helped the airline create efficient workflows and compliance oversight processes with a completely digital record-keeping system. Gridiron Air also implemented MINT’s Calendar Sync add-on to synchronize training schedules within MINT TMS and its third-party calendar application, eliminating double booking and simplifying operations.

MINT TMS is a web-based training management system that helps airlines comply with aviation regulations by simplifying every part of the training cycle. In addition to qualification management, MINT TMS uses intelligent decision-making in its algorithm to forecast, plan, and optimize training schedules to cut costs, reduce labor, and better utilize instructors, classrooms, and flight simulator time. MINT TMS’s robust reporting allows training departments to analyze layers of data and uncover important trends to improve training performance.

“Aviation is always evolving, and so are we. MINT TMS lets us stay ahead, make real-time adjustments, and grow without losing control over our training and compliance. It’s an investment that just makes sense.” Misty Keechle, Records and Scheduling Manager for Gridiron Air

“A niche charter airline requires cost-effective operations at every step. MINT’s expertise in helping new airlines create streamlined training, compliance, and operational efficiencies lays the foundation for future growth. We’ve worked with airlines of every size and stage of growth, and are excited to see Gridiron launch our solution.” Nick Denton, Chief Customer Officer of MINT

Source: MINT Software Systems Press Release
Photo Credit: MINT Software Systems / Gridiron Air

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Flight Schedule Pro Partners with Wings Leasing to Help Flight Schools Access Capital to Grow Their Fleets

USA – Flight Schedule Pro, the world’s leading operating system for flight training operations, today announced a new partnership with Wings Leasing, a tech-forward aviation leasing provider. Through this agreement, Flight Schedule Pro customers can now access dedicated aircraft leasing capital, with an initial commitment to this program of $100 million. Customers can close on terms with Wings Leasing in as little as 10 days.

The partnership unlocks fast, flexible, and fair leasing solutions for flight schools looking to grow their fleets without tying up working capital. Wings Leasing has committed to offering Flight Schedule Pro customers the best rates and more favorable terms than they could secure on their own— removing traditional friction points like upfront financing requirements, restrictive lease terms, or minimum usage constraints.

“Fleet growth is a major bottleneck for so many schools,” said Nick Wegner, CEO of Flight Schedule Pro. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission: to give operators the tools—and now the capital—they need to scale. Whether you’re leasing one plane or your entire fleet, this brings powerful new options directly into the hands of FSP users.”

The program is already in use by several leading schools, including Spartan Education Group, which leases its fleet through Wings Leasing. Capital unlocked from those aircraft has enabled Spartan to expand its training footprint and invest in further aircraft acquisition—all while running its operations on Flight Schedule Pro.

“Wings Leasing has been a trusted partner to Spartan Education Group—including Spartan College, McAir Aviation, and Illinois Aviation Academy—in expanding our training fleet. Their flexible lease terms and access to capital have eliminated common barriers to growth, enabling us to scale efficiently across all campuses.” – Todd Cellini, Chief Operating Officer, Spartan Education Group, LLC.

“We built Wings Leasing to be different from traditional aircraft lenders,” said Alan Goodnight, CEO of Wings Leasing. “We understand flight school economics, and we move fast—because that’s what growing schools need. Flight Schedule Pro is the ideal partner for us to reach the most forward-looking operators in the industry.”

With this announcement, Flight Schedule Pro adds another key capability to its expanding suite of integrated partnerships—joining recent collaborations with Sallie Mae, as well as online ground school providers Sporty’s and AviatorPro.

Source: Flight Schedule Pro

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Acron Aviation Invests in Lifetime Pilot Training and Development Model Says CEO

Global – Acron Aviation CEO’s Alan Crawford shared insights on the company’s vision for end-to-end pilot development, highlighting how scale, technology, and a lifetime training and development model position Acron as a global leader in flight training.

  • Acron Aviation operates at scale with its largest flight training facility located in Sanford, Florida, USA, offering comprehensive cadet training programs

  • The company has invested heavily in modern aircraft and avionics, ensuring cadets fly with the latest technologies.

  • A data-driven training model now tracks each flight—solo and dual—via analytics platforms to provide cadets with personalized feedback.

  • Cadets can access a career-long digital pilot portal, allowing them to monitor training, performance, and career progression from student to captain or instructor.

  • “We’re with a pilot from day one to the last day in their career,” Crawford emphasized, noting how former cadets now in senior airline roles return to Acron Aviation for additional training services and equipment.

  • Acron is also renewing its focus on technology investment—enabled by achieving profitability across all training units for the first time in five years.

  • This financial strength is being reinvested into both digital tools and personnel, ensuring Acron remains at the forefront of aviation training innovation.

Watch the full video interview here.

Source: Acron Aviation

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North Carolina, US Flight School Partners with Stratus Financial to Offer Financing Options in 2025

North Carolina, United States – Elite Flight Academy has partnered with Stratus Financial to offer customized financing solutions for aspiring pilots.

  • Stratus Financial specializes in aviation-specific financing, offering:

    • Tailored loan packages for pilot training

    • Flexible terms designed with student aviators in mind

    • Supportive services that extend beyond funding

Source: Elite Flight Academy

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