National Flight Training Alliance Appoints Pilot Institute Co-Founder Greg Reverdiau to Board

USA – The National Flight Training Alliance has appointed Pilot Institute Co-Founder and Head of Training Greg Reverdiau to its Board of Directors. The appointment adds online education, flight-school management and instructor experience to NFTA’s work on training standards, regulatory modernization and workforce access.

• Pilot Institute reports that it has trained more than 450,000 aviation students through over 60 online courses, with a 99.9% first-attempt FAA written examination pass rate.
• NFTA plans to formally announce the appointment during a press conference at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 22, 2026, at 1:00pm Central Time.
• Reverdiau is an FAA Industry Partner, FAASTeam Representative and DronePro supporting aviation safety outreach associated with the Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office.
• His FAA certificates include Commercial Pilot privileges for single- and multi-engine aircraft, Certified Flight Instructor and Remote Pilot.
• Reverdiau previously worked in university aviation education and flight-school management, including roles at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida Institute of Technology and North-Aire Aviation. He holds a master’s degree in Aviation Human Factors and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science.
• NFTA’s current policy work includes FAA Part 141 modernization, legislative advocacy, pilot mental health and wellness, training access and aviation workforce development.

Statements

• “Greg's decades of experience training pilots and shaping aviation education make him an exceptional addition to our Board. His firsthand insight into how students learn, and his track record of innovating flight training at scale, will directly strengthen our work to modernize training standards and expand access across the industry,” said Lee Collins, President and CEO at the National Flight Training Alliance.

About the National Flight Training Alliance
The National Flight Training Alliance is a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy organisation representing US flight training providers, educators and industry partners. Its activities cover FAA engagement, legislative advocacy, workforce development, pilot wellness and modernization of aviation training regulations.

Source: National Flight Training Alliance