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In this episode of 4200%, Anthony Geraci sits down with Lee Collins, CEO of the National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA). Lee shares his journey from starting a flight school in Kentucky to leading a national trade association shaping the flight training sector’s future. They explore the unique scaling challenges in aviation, the founding of NFTA, and how the organization gives a unified voice to flight schools on Capitol Hill. Lee discusses building credibility with regulators, tackling pilot mental health, and what it really takes for flight schools to grow sustainably in a changing industry.
The National Flight Training Association (NFTA) has announced the signing into law of Section 70414, an amendment expanding 529 college savings plan eligibility to include postsecondary credentialing expenses, such as professional flight training.
Industry and FAA Collaborate to Modernize Flight Training Regulations, Launching National Part 141 Overhaul Effort
National Flight Training Alliance Calls on U.S. Senate to Recognize Flight Training as a Professional Licensure Track, Urging Support for Aviation Workforce Development and Financial Aid Equity
As part of an ongoing initiative to modernize pilot training standards, the FAA continues its nationwide Listening Tour with Part 141 flight schools.
In Part II of Halldale’s series on the 1500-hour rule, the National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) emphasizes the need for data-driven dialogue and collaboration.
In Part I of Halldale’s series on Part 141 modernization, the National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) highlights the urgent need for regulatory reform, industry collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to pilot training.
NFTA Selected as FAA Lead in Coordinating Industry Efforts for Modernization of Part 141
NFTA Partners with FAA To Modernize Flight Training Regulations
FAA Taps Industry Association in Flight Training Modernization Bid
NFTA Selected as FAA lead in Coordinating Industry Efforts for Modernization of 14 CFR 141
NFTA salutes work of FAA’s ARC committee; welcomes new approach to handling mental health issues in the aviation industry”
ATC Towers Lag Flight Training Growth, Group Says
US NFTA Urges Review of Subcontracted Air Traffic Control Towers
The National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) proudly supports the Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025.
National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) Applauds Reintroduction of Aviation Workforce Development Act, H.R. 1818
Members of the media interested in connecting with the NFTA team should contact kbraddick@nftaus.org and zcosta@nftaus.org for more information.