Flight Schedule Pro has partnered with Sallie Mae to provide private student loan options for aspiring pilots, integrating financing directly into the flight training platform.
The collaboration aims to offer a more transparent and structured financial pathway for students, addressing historical challenges with accessing and managing funds for pilot certification.
This exclusive agreement will allow approved flight schools to offer Sallie Mae loans, giving lenders better visibility into student progress and enhancing analytics for schools to improve training outcomes.
Ryan is Sr. Director of Digital for Firecrown's Aviation Group. In 2013, he founded AirlineGeeks.com, a leading trade publication covering the airline industry. Since then, his work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the airline industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Previously, he worked for a Part 135 operator and later a major airline. Ryan is also an Adjunct Instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
