Shane is on his way!

It has been an exceptional week at American Winds...Check out this picture of  Shane Mirtes  on the right and his Flight Instructor, Chris congratulating him on receiving his Commercial Pilot Certificate.  

Chief Flight Instructor and pilot Denise Hobart is proud of Shane. "It has been a great week! We have many great pilots in the making and look forward, along with them, to their successful futures. 

Shane is studying aviation through the Herzing University Program. 

For more information on American Winds Flight Academy visit www.teachmetofly.com.

 Karthikeyan Jeganathan, known as Karthi around American Winds Flight Academy...passed!

He recently became a private pilot and is working toward his commercial license.

Karthi is a part of the International School of AWFA and is from India. He began studying at AW in January, 2012. "This has been a childhood ambition," he said. "Seeing aircraft growing up, I knew this had to be the best kind of job someone could have in this world."

He came to the US and American Winds to get his FAA license and said it was because it is well respected and recognized around the world.

"I am excited to be in America. Mike and Denise (Mike Kolomichuk, President of the company and Denise Hobart, Chief Flight Instructor), guided me and helped me a lot," Karthi said. "They are kind people."

His impression of the US so far is that people are kind and respect is given to every human, with no discrimination between the rich and the poor.

He is happy here! AND...those at American Winds are thrilled he is at AW.

His future holds a commercial license with a multi-engine rating and he plans to return to India to fly for the commercial airlines.

CONGRATULATIONS!

For more information on American Winds visit http://www.teachmetofly.com/.

Being a pilot has its advantages when it comes to seeing the view. This is Firestone Golf Course during the recent Bridgestone PGA Tournament this past week. 
Visit American Winds website to learn how to get a view like this everyday!
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Photos of Up and Coming Pilots! This Week at AWFA

Mommy Bird and a baby bird...Karthi is 

going to become a Private Pilot. Chief 

Denise is so excited for Karthi. 

Commercial student Seth is ready for his Stage Check.

Mani is taking taking notes during his Observation Flight. What a great way to learn.

You have to eat sometime, but do you have to share with the canine? Yes, she is a part of the family too!  Everyone is eating lunch however Nalani is getting the short end of the stick. Where's her food?

If you are interested in learning more about the exciting times of an aviation career visit...www.teachmetofly.com.

Check Info on Pilot Shortage

Pilot shortages are eminent over the next 10 plus years. 
More and more articles are being written on that fact. 
With a large portion of the current pilots being of the age or getting close to retirement age it leaves a large gap.
If you are looking for a career that offers a good living for yourself and or family--being a pilot offers that opportunity. 
Not only pilots are going to be needed for the commercial transportation of passengers, but also for charter companies, businesses, emergency medical and many more opportunities. 
Check the American Winds website for more information on aviation careers http://teachmetofly.com/
Check out the article:
http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/17/2411426/pilot-supply-a-major-concern-for.html

Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/17/2411426/pilot-supply-a-major-concern-for.html#storylink=cpy

American Winds Flight Academy is well known for its International Flight School.

Students come from many areas seeking a career in aviation. Training pilots is the business of AWFA. Pictured here in the international version of O-H-I-O is left to right...

Vijay Bose Subaschandrabose from Sivakasi, India

Karthikeyan Jeganathan from Chennai, India

Ashween Rajasekaren from Chennai, India


For more information on training programs for international pilots in the US and all the programs offered at AWFA visit www.teachmetofly.com.