About
We provide a fundamentals-based education that trains aviators as apprentices learning a craft, not just operators memorizing procedures.
Our Mission
To empower pilots to have the earned confidence that comes from hard work and a solid foundation.
We think every pilot deserves the experience of feeling safe and competent in the air.
Our Story
Nearly a decade ago we were instructors at a small-town flight school with a robust community of passionate mentors.
At the urging of our students, we founded Flight Apprentice to offer an alternative to the established ground school programs. Our focus, then and now, is providing new pilots with resources and direction so that they can take ownership of their flying journey.
Our Thoughts on Training
- Challenge is good! Learning to fly is not easy, and it shouldn’t be. Our courses are not easy, because you deserve better than “easy.”
- Simplicity is safe. We teach simply because simple is useful in the air. Some things are just plain complicated, but we know that overcomplicating just makes all of us worse off.
- Fundamentals first. We spend a lot of time on fundamentals like decision making and aerodynamics to ensure that our graduates are prepared for the real world regardless of what they fly.
- Don’t teach the test. Our programs prepare and endorse students for written exams, but we don’t over-focus on the written. If you genuinely use the program to learn, the written is no factor.
- Better together. We work as a team, and our students benefit from our unique perspectives and backgrounds.
Who We Are
Flight Apprentice unites a team of pilots with diverse experiences who share a commitment to approachable aviation education. Rooted in real-world flying, airmanship, and humility, the team helps students develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in aviation.
Andrew Moon
Andrew is a Gold Seal Flight Instructor with 2,400 hours of teaching experience and a background as a Part 135 corporate jet Chief Pilot. Known for his down-to-earth teaching style, he leads the Instrument and Multi-Engine courses.
James Jacobson
James leads the Commercial and Airline courses, combining his experience as an aerobatic instructor, Line Check Airman, and law nerd with his passion for precision and stick-and-rudder excellence.
Jake Roach
Jake leads the Private Pilot course, emphasizing the fundamentals of risk management and aerodynamics. He also co-teaches the Airline course, bringing his background as an airline Instructor and Captain.
Jonathan Killea
Jonathan leads the Helicopter Ground School, blending his experience as a helicopter instructor, tour pilot, and sensor operator with his fixed-wing experience as an instructor and airline pilot.