Our Story
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Nightline Air was founded by our owner at the age of five years old. While thinking of his "dream airline" name for several weeks, he discovered this unique and appealing name. He created his first virtual airline website and program for a flight simulator network. In addition, he created an internet radio called "Nightline Radio" used for aviation and sporting events.
Today, Nightline Air is a flight school that operates in Salt Lake City, UT. We have multiple instructors and aircraft available for flight training and aircraft rental. We are built upon an atmosphere that is alive and educational. We welcome aspiring and licensed pilots to join us as we continue to enhance our knowledge and passion in the field of aviation. We value you, your time, and budget. Not only are you our student, but you are also apart of our community and family. We allow you to learn at your own pace and preference that work with you. Everything is build around the student, not the flight instructor. Our instructors are here to help you enjoy the benefits of flying and helping you become a safe and proficient pilot to enable you to take yourself, family, and friends into the big blue sky. We especially want to ensure our students and pilots feel rewarded and accomplished during their flight training experience. After all, there are financial and time commitments that can become discouraging. At Nightline Air, we take the time to recognize you through the use of our social media platform, free awards and prizes, and monthly discount promotions on flight training. We take the time to help you accomplish your dreams and goals to the best of our ability. Flying is special and you should be treated the same. Here, you can count on us to pursue such adventures! |
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Zach Powell
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Meet the Team
Zach Powell PRESIDENT Zach started his flight training at Salt Lake City International Airport and obtained his PPL at Leading Edge Aviation at U42. He continued to earn the rest of his ratings at ATP-OGD. He currently flies for SkyWest Airlines as a First Officer on the ERJ-175 based in SLC. Zach runs the day-to-day operations at Nightline Air and continues to develop and improve our flight training environment. |
Braxton Richardson Chief flight instructor Aviation has seem to run in my family with my grandpa and uncle both being pilots. I chose to be a pilot early on in life and stuck with it ever since! In 2022 I took the leap to purchase N5923W and join the since grown Nightline Air group! Come book a flight with me and let me help you become an awesome pilot! |
Kyler Trautner CFI Having previously worked in tech, Kyler started his flight training at U42 after deciding he would rather be in the air than behind a desk. He went on to complete the remainder of his training at Utah State University in Logan, UT. When he's not flying, you can catch Kyler skiing, camping, taking photos, or playing guitar. |
5 Useful Questions To Ask An Instructor:
Why did you become a flight instructor?
Regardless of the answer, the way an instructor talks about why they fly is what is important. Look for someone that is excited by teaching. They should have a genuine interest in giving others the gift of flight.
How long have you been flight instructing?
Some Instructors have thousands of hours under their belts and have been flight instructing for their entire careers. Others have a few hundred and are just beginning. A seasoned instructor will have a lot of experience but may have a set teaching style. A freshly minted instructor has less aircraft time but is able to relate to common learning obstacles, having undergone their own flight training in the not too distant past. There are advantages to both types of instructor.
How do you keep track of your student’s progress?
Using a syllabus is essential so that both student and instructor can track progress and milestones so make sure your instructor uses one. Talk to other students and ask them what kind of reading their doing, what books they’re using and the type of homework they’re getting. There should ALWAYS have some type of “homework” assignment at the end of each lesson.
What is your availability?
Some instructors are part-time and work separate jobs during the week. Others are full-time, but may want to have personal and family time on the weekends. Find an instructor with compatible availability. Flying at least twice a week is the best way to progress quickly through accomplishments with less effort and less overall costs. Choosing an instructor that is able to fly on the same schedule helps to keep flight training on a consistent path.
Regardless of the answer, the way an instructor talks about why they fly is what is important. Look for someone that is excited by teaching. They should have a genuine interest in giving others the gift of flight.
How long have you been flight instructing?
Some Instructors have thousands of hours under their belts and have been flight instructing for their entire careers. Others have a few hundred and are just beginning. A seasoned instructor will have a lot of experience but may have a set teaching style. A freshly minted instructor has less aircraft time but is able to relate to common learning obstacles, having undergone their own flight training in the not too distant past. There are advantages to both types of instructor.
How do you keep track of your student’s progress?
Using a syllabus is essential so that both student and instructor can track progress and milestones so make sure your instructor uses one. Talk to other students and ask them what kind of reading their doing, what books they’re using and the type of homework they’re getting. There should ALWAYS have some type of “homework” assignment at the end of each lesson.
What is your availability?
Some instructors are part-time and work separate jobs during the week. Others are full-time, but may want to have personal and family time on the weekends. Find an instructor with compatible availability. Flying at least twice a week is the best way to progress quickly through accomplishments with less effort and less overall costs. Choosing an instructor that is able to fly on the same schedule helps to keep flight training on a consistent path.
