Katie Braddick

Katie Braddick is a Commercial Pilot with an Instrument Rating and a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she earned her degree in Aeronautical Science with a minor in Aviation Law. Her time at ERAU also included work in the High Altitude Lab, guiding students through hypoxia awareness training, an experience that deepened her commitment to aviation safety and education.

At NFTA, Katie supports the President & CEO and senior leadership team, helping advance the organization's mission to unify and strengthen America's flight training community. She brings a practitioner's perspective to her work as both an aviator and an advocate, with a keen interest in the intersection of operations, safety, and policy

Outside the office, Katie is an equestrian and spent her college years competing on ERAU's D2 Women's Rowing team. She is currently building flight hours toward her ATP certificate.