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Elite Flight Training & Aircraft Management Team

Come
Meet Us

Our team of experienced pilots and instructors are dedicated to providing the highest quality flight training in Kankakee. Learn more about our team and how they can help you achieve your aviation goals.

How It All Started?

Founded in 2014 with a vision to bring a flight school to the south suburbs of Chicago, Elite Flight Training continues to be one of the only complete flight institutions in the area. Join us and make your flying dreams come true!

Elite Flight Training and Aircraft Management, LLC is located in Kankakee, just 50 miles south of Chicago. We offer professional and customized flight training programs including one of Chicagoland's only Multi-Engine Accelerated course.

We are a safety-focused flight school that offers a variety of training programs to meet the needs of our students. Our team of experienced pilots and instructors are dedicated to providing the highest quality flight training in Kankakee.

Come Visit Us

Kankakee, Illinois

Come visit us at our Kankakee location. We are located at the Greater Kankakee Airport - IKK

Meet Our Team

Our Leadership Team

The passion to fly is what drives our team. Our leadership team is dedicated to providing the highest quality flight training in Chicagoland. With years of experience and a passion for aviation, our team is here to help you achieve your aviation goals.

  • Elite Flight Training & Aircraft Management Manager and Certified Flight Instructor Brian Rose

    Brian Rose

    Manager
    CFI, CFII, MEI

    Brian's story is unique, yet similar to many. He was working in the corporate world but always had a passion for flying. He started taking lessons in 2004 and obtained his Private and Instrument Pilot Certificates. From there, he would fly recreational until he met Jeff and become Elite Flight Training's first individual to receive his Commercial Pilot License. Realizing his desire to want to teach others, he completed training to become a FAA Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Flight Instrument Instructor. Brian's true enjoyment for flying is apparent by all his students success at Elite Flight Training.

  • Elite Flight Training & Aircraft Management Certified Flight Instructor Kaleb Bruce

    Kaleb Bruce

    Certified Flight Instructor

    Kaleb Bruce is a 1st generation pilot who’s passion for aviation blossomed in high school, after watching the TV show Airplane Repo. Believe it or not, Kaleb’s teacher/mentor set up a meet and greet (job shadow) between Kaleb and the pilot reposing planes for the hit TV show, and instantly Kaleb was hooked!! Kaleb is a former instructor and graduate of Lewis University and we’re happy to announce he’s a full time instructor for Elite!

  • Elite Flight Training & Aircraft Management Certified Flight Instructor Kellen Saindon

    Kellen Saindon

    Certified Flight Instructor

    Meet Kellen Saindon, Elite's newest instructor and a product of our own training program. Kellen's journey with Elite began in 2019 when he completed his Private Pilot Training under the guidance of our skilled instructor, Brian. His passion for aviation led him to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management at Lewis University, enhancing his knowledge and expertise in the field. Now, a resident of the local area, Kellen brings a unique blend of Elite's training and academic excellence to our team. His dedication to aviation and his roots with Elite make him a valuable addition to our instructor roster.

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Take Our Quiz

Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Pilot?

Are you fascinated by the world of aviation? Have you dreamed of flying and exploring the skies? Do you often look upward at passing aircraft, wondering if you yourself could be in the cockpit?

Begin your journey in aviation with our brief quiz. Our quiz is designed to look at your aviation related knowledge and aptitude, alongside your unique personality traits and interests, to provide insights into whether a future in aviation aligns with your aspirations.

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Start Your Aviation Journey
With a Discovery Flight

Doing a discovery flight is the best way to determine if being a pilot is right for you. Whether you're trying it out for fun or want to fly professionally, doing a discovery flight will allow you to see Kankakee from a new perspective.