In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series AFM’s Customer Success & Business Development Manager Agata Marszalek speaks with Nick Wegner, Chief Executive Officer at Flight Schedule Pro an industry-leading software platform used by flight schools and training academies across the globe providing digital solutions for aircraft scheduling, training, billing, maintenance.

The conversation covers:

• Introduction to Flight Schedule Pro: Nick Wegner, CEO and co-founder of Flight Schedule Pro, shared the company’s history and growth since its founding in 1999. Initially focused on increasing visibility for flight school schedules, the company has expanded to provide sophisticated scheduling and operational tools for over 1,000 operators worldwide.
• Partnerships and Collaborations: Flight Schedule Pro recently partnered with SkyWest Airlines to enhance their SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program by providing visibility into student progress using the digital logbook.
• NextGen Platform Launch: The company launched its NextGen platform, designed to optimize pilot training schedules and operations. The platform uses advanced data analytics to help flight schools manage limited resources like aircraft and instructors more efficiently, automate scheduling, and enhance student tracking and billing processes.
• Challenges in the Flight Training Industry: Nick discussed the current challenges in pilot training, including the high demand for training amidst limited aircraft availability and instructor turnover. He emphasized the need for optimizing existing resources and maintaining high safety standards while scaling up operations.

For more information:

• Nick Wegner’s Linkedin Profile
• Flight Schedule Pro Profile

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