Ep190: Crafting Tomorrow’s Aviators: Building The Next Generation Of Pilots With Cara Kirkland

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Starting a flight school is no easy feat as Cara Kirkland can attest From finding the right aircraft and instructors to navigating school partnerships and unexpected equipment challenges she shares the real-world obstacles she s faced and how she s creating opportunities for the next generation of pilots WHAT YOU LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE The power of leveraging partnerships and non-profit organizations for aviation training Actionable ways to sustain a flight training business during periods of slow airline hiring Key challenges in ensuring students understand the rigor of aviation training Financial challenges Cara faced during flight training and how she balanced her obligations while pursuing her passion for teaching RESOURCES LINKS MENTIONED ATP Flight School ABOUT CARA KIRKLAND Cara is a dedicated Certified Flight Instructor CFI CFI-I MEI and co-founder of the Aviator Academy of Texas With a background as a licensed nurse Cara brings a unique skill set to her instruction prioritizing both safety and education in her teaching style Her journey in aviation began in 2022 when she completed her training at ATP Flight School Cara is passionate about mentoring aspiring pilots and creating pathways for young people to enter the world of aviation She co-founded Aviator Academy of Texas to provide high school and middle school students with opportunities to explore aviation careers through a nonprofit flight school program CONNECT WITH CARA Website Aviator Academy of Texas LinkedIn Cara Paige Kirkland Email carakirkland95 gmail com CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level Don t wait until it s too late Use the promo code R4P and save 10 on all our services Check us out at www spitfireelite com If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show email Nik at podcast spitfireelite com and if you need a professional pilot resume go to www spitfireelite com podcast for FREE templates SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family Look no further Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www tridenthomeloans com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US If you re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement tax and investment go to www tpope ceterainvestors com contact or call 704-717-8900 x120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P Pope CFP Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch stain-repellent and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms Just go to www flightuniform com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20 discount on your first order Click here to visit this podcast episode