Title:
ASCEND 2026 - Leadership and Development
Topic:
Leadership and Development: Growing CFIs Into Leaders
Speaker(s):
Aaron Hollewell
Brief Description:
Safety culture is built and sustained by instructors, and their judgment and teaching habits are shaped by the leadership and mentorship they receive. This roundtable covers developing CFIs into leaders: identifying traits that signal leadership and mentorship potential in instructional staff, coaching that reinforces standardized ADM and risk-management instruction across a CFI team, and building a succession path so safety practices persist through instructor turnover. Attendees will leave able to spot leadership and mentorship potential in their instructors, apply coaching that standardizes ADM and risk-management instruction, structure a mentorship or succession path, and evaluate how instructor leadership reduces inconsistency in the safety judgment passed on to students.
Select Number:
EA13146336
Location of Seminar:
Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Center
7050 N Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247
Directions to Venue:
Follow the signs to the ASCEND Flight Training Summit meeting rooms
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KDAL
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Aaron Hollewell serves as Vice President of Business Development for Academy of Aviation, a vibrant, growing flight school with locations across the East Coast, including New York, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Originally pursuing a career as an airline pilot, Aaron has since shifted his focus toward helping others achieve that very dream. With the flight hours necessary to reach the airlines under his belt, he now channels his passion and experience into guiding aspiring pilots on their own journeys to the skies.
With over 15 years of experience in the flight school industry, Aaron has become a respected industry leader and visionary, known for his dedication, creativity, and commitment to the growth of both Academy of Aviation and the broader aviation community. The Academy’s slogan, “You have the dream, we give it wings,” reflects Aaron’s mission and the lasting impact he strives to make in this dynamic, ever-evolving field.
This presentation is offered during the 2026 ASCEND Flight Training Summit.
No fee for the presentations, but there is an admission charge for ASCEND. Visit Ascend Flight Training Summit - Pilot Education & Careers for information and conference registration information.
FAA WINGS preregistration is not required for activities offered during ASCEND.
ASCEND Flight Training Summit is co-hosted by the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and AeroSummit.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Master Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Safety Promotion Outreach for Pilots
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