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SOCIETY OF AVIATION AND FLIGHT EDUCATORS
ITHACA, NY · EIN 264304491 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B03 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$378K
expenses
$227K
net assets
$625K
employees
0
program ratio
70%
mission · from form 990

CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI) MENTORING FOR NEW CFIS, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TOOLS FOR ESTABLISHED INSTRUCTORS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH ("CFI-PRO"). SAFETY ADVOCACY WITH FAA, AND "CHECKRIDE-READY" - BETTER PREPARATION FOR PILOT APPLICANTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators supports certified flight instructors (CFIs) through mentoring, professional development resources, and growth opportunities via its CFI-PRO program. It advocates for aviation safety with the FAA and works to improve pilot applicant readiness for checkrides. The organization focuses on education and support within the aviation instruction community.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

CFI-PRO
Professional development program offering mentoring, educational resources, and growth opportunities for established and new certified flight instructors.
Checkride-Ready
Initiative focused on improving preparation standards and outcomes for pilot certification checkrides through standardized training tools and best practices.
Safety Advocacy with FAA
Engages in policy and safety advocacy efforts with the Federal Aviation Administration to enhance flight instruction standards and aviation safety.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Aviation Training and Soaring Programs 3 activities
    • CFI-PRO Program: Mentoring and Professional Development for Flight Instructors
      Provides mentoring for new certified flight instructors (CFIs), educational resources for established instructors, and professional growth opportunities through the CFI-PRO program.
    • Checkride-Ready Program for Pilot Certification Preparation
      Offers the Checkride-Ready program to improve preparation and success rates for individuals pursuing pilot certification.
    • Safety Advocacy Engagement with the FAA
      Engages in safety advocacy efforts with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to promote aviation safety standards and instructor best practices.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$378K
Contributions & grants$17K4%
Program service revenue$349K92%
Investment income$12K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$227K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$629K
Cash$627K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$625K
Liquid reserves33.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +43.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • BOB DUMOVIC — Director
  • DANIEL KEEN — Treasurer
  • DAVID ST GEORGE — Executive Dir.
  • DOROTHY SCHICK — Director
  • DOUG AUCLAIR — Director
  • H MICHAEL MILEY — Director
  • JULIE BOATMAN — Director
  • MICHAEL PHILLIPS — Chairman
  • PETER DAWSON — Director
  • WAYMAN ALFREDO LUY — Secretary
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Federal Aviation Administration Government — Engages in safety advocacy and regulatory collaboration with the FAA.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Instructor-Mentorship and Professional Development
    methodology: instructor-mentorship-and-professional-development
    By mentoring new Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) and equipping established instructors with resources, we improve aviation safety and pilot applicant readiness because structured instructor development strengthens the quality and consistency of flight education.