maverick pilot development BEGIN YOUR AVIATION CAREER QUICKLY.

Commercial aviation has become one of the most exciting, well-paying industries in the United States. Pilot wages have never been higher and long-term employment prospects continue to be excellent. Due to the ongoing pilot shortage, First Officers and Captains are in extremely high demand. Today's average pilot beginning as a First Officer has the earnings potential of above $10 million throughout their career.

At Maverick Pilot Development we believe in providing the least expensive and most efficient pathway for eligible students with a Commercial Pilot License to obtain the 1500 hours needed to become a commercial airline pilot. Our students have the opportunity to immediately benefit from our robust industry connections, creating a hiring pathway upon graduation.

We intend to help you become quickly qualified for flight and highly connected to industry employers.

Our connections, your career opporTUNItites

Founded by two successful aviation and airline industry veterans, Maverick Pilot Development has significant industry connections. We intend to guide our students in their application and hiring processes, creating successful foundations for careers ahead.

Structured flying

As a Maverick Pilot Development student, you will gain real career experience by operating under the same structure as if you were flying a commercial aircraft with flight plans and dispatch. Our students can expect to fly actual routes with clear beginning and end points and expected departure and arrival times. Routes are logged as cross-country. Given the structured nature of our program, we believe our students will be a step ahead of other pilots in the field.

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our location

Prescott Regional Airport
6600 Airport Ave
Prescott, Arizona, 86301

Our founders

Jonathan orenstein

For nearly 40 years, Jonathan Ornstein has served as chief executive of multiple regional and international airlines. Ornstein most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Mesa Airlines for 28 years, the longest serving CEO in aviation history. Prior to Mesa Airlines, Ornstein served as Chairman and CEO of Virgin Express with Richard Branson, Chairman and CEO of Continental Express, and Senior VP of Continental Airlines. Prior to that, Ornstein served with Mesa Airlines for seven years in various capacities including EVP of Planning and President of its subsidiary, Westair Airlines. In his free time, Ornstein is an avid motorcyclist and races vintage cars.

david siegel

David Siegel is a seasoned airline industry leader, currently serving as Chairman of Atlas Air and Vice Chairman of Spirit Airlines. Siegel additionally advises global investments as a Senior Advisor to Apollo Global Management. His executive leadership history includes serving as Chairman of Sun Country Airlines, CEO of Frontier Airlines, and President and CEO of US Airways, giving him a wide-ranging perspective on both legacy and low-cost carrier models. Siegel is an active big-wave surfer and enjoys participating in Civil War reenactments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our training fleet is located at the Prescott Regional Airport (PRC), in Prescott, AZ.

  • Flight hours must be used within 6 months of purchase date.

  • Hours are paid in 50-hour increments through our online pilot portal.