Leading Edge Flight Academy
Chris White has a diverse work experience in the aviation industry. Chris started their career as a Flight Instructor at ATP in April 2018 and continued in this role until January 2019. Following this, they worked as a Captain at Quantum Spatial from January 2019 to December 2019. In 2020, they joined Leading Edge Flight Academy first as a Flight Instructor, and then as the Chief Flight Instructor from September 2021 onwards. In 2022, they transitioned to Wheels Up as a First Officer, where they served until March 2023.
Chris White earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Chris attended the university from 2011 to 2017.
Leading Edge Flight Academy
For over a decade Leading Edge Flight Academy has specialized in training helicopter pilots, airplane pilots, and launching aviation careers. Located in Bend, Oregon with 300+ days of sunshine for consistent, four-season flying, Leading Edge’s start-to-finish support and above industry standard training prepares you to meet your aviation goals. Our management team of pilots – with over 37,000 cumulative hours and 100+ years in the industry – knows what it takes to prepare you for a career in aviation.