Arthur Paley
Chief Flight Instructor • Flight Operations Leader • Corporate Aviator
Safety-driven commercial aviator and flight instructor with 747+ total flight hours. Proven background in flight operations management, standardized flight instruction, and disciplined aeronautical decision-making. Actively seeking long-term, stable opportunities in corporate flight departments, Part 135 charter operations, or specialized flight operations.
Work Experience & Flight Leadership
Professional track record overseeing flight school operations, standardized syllabus delivery, instructor checks, and fleet airworthiness management.
Founder
- Provider of FAA-approved airplane sightseeing tours.
- Ensure safe and proficient flight operations within the highly complex Philadelphia Class Bravo airspace.
- Deliver premium aerial experiences while adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards.
Operations Manager & Chief Instructor
- Manage daily flight schedules, fleet operations, aircraft airworthiness tracking, and strict regulatory compliance.
- Lead standardized flight instructor training, safety evaluations, and ongoing pilot mentorship programs.
- Serve as head instructor and operations trainer, standardizing operational procedures and emergency readiness.
Founder & Chief Flight Instructor
- Founded and direct operations for a full-service flight training academy dedicated to safety, precision, and student mastery.
- Provide foundational, instrument, and advanced transition instruction tailored to each student's career or personal aviation goals.
- Maintain an impeccable safety record through strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk mitigation culture.
Verified Flight Hours & FAA Ratings
A comprehensive breakdown of logged flight time, FAA commercial privileges, instructor certifications, and specialized tailwheel and high-performance endorsements.
Total Flight Time
Comprehensive logged flight hours across airspace classes
Pilot in Command (PIC)
Sole manipulator of flight controls & final mission authority
Dual Given (Instruction)
Active student flight instruction & safety evaluations
Cross Country (XC)
Point-to-point cross-country navigational routes (>50 NM)
Instrument (IFR)
Actual IMC & simulated hood instrument procedures
Night Operations
Night VFR and IFR flights
High Performance (>200HP)
High-horsepower aircraft operations (PA-32 Saratoga & Baron BE55)
Complex Aircraft
Retractable landing gear, flaps & constant-speed prop (Arrow & BE55)
Tailwheel Aircraft
Conventional-gear stick-and-rudder handling (Citabria & C170)
FAA Certificates & Authorizations
Commercial Pilot
FAA certified for commercial operations.
Instrument Rating - Airplane
Proficient in IMC weather, instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV / GPS, LPV, VOR), and complex airspace navigation.
Flight Instructor (CFI / CFIS)
FAA-certified flight instructor providing primary, transition, and advanced flight instruction, stall/spin awareness, and pilot safety mentoring.
Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
Authorized to deliver comprehensive ground training curricula for Private, Commercial, and specialized aeronautical ratings.
Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI)
Specialized instruction in instrument charts, weather theory, IFR clearance procedures, and advanced avionics systems.
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Authorized to operate and maintain aircraft radio stations for international and commercial flight operations.
Specialized Endorsements
Tailwheel Aircraft Endorsement
Mastery of conventional gear, rudder authority, three-point and wheel landings, and demanding crosswind handling.
High-Performance Aircraft Endorsement
Trained and authorized for aircraft equipped with engines generating greater than 200 horsepower.
Complex Aircraft Endorsement
Proficient in retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable-pitch constant-speed propeller management.
Aircraft Types & Fleet Experience
* Note: High Performance time strictly derived from BE55 and PA32. Complex time strictly derived from BE55 and Arrow.
Projects & Operational Initiatives
Standardized flight training curricula, safety management implementations, and operations workflows developed and directed by Arthur Paley.
Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) Training & Operations
An FAA-designated Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) features an integrated Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi-Function Display (MFD), and a 2-axis coupled autopilot. TAA proficiency is crucial in modern aviation as it bridges manual stick-and-rudder piloting with high-efficiency automation management—dramatically reducing pilot workload during Single-Pilot IFR flights, maximizing situational awareness, and directly preparing aviators for modern corporate, Part 135, and airline flight decks.
Philadelphia Air Tours
Founded and operate Philadelphia Air Tours, providing FAA-approved airplane sightseeing tours. Focused on delivering premium customer experiences while ensuring safe and proficient flight operations in the busy Philadelphia Class Bravo airspace.
PAFOS FLY Flight Training Academy & Safety Syllabus
Architected and deployed a standardized flight training syllabus from the ground up for PAFOS FLY. Focuses on deep aeronautical decision-making, stick-and-rudder confidence, and structured student progression with a 100% incident-free safety record.
Fleet Operations Management & Dispatch Standardization
Developed and executed operational workflows at Dorans Aviation covering fleet dispatch scheduling, maintenance coordination, instructor standardization checks, and real-time safety monitoring across daily flight activities.
Stick-and-Rudder & Tailwheel Precision Training Curriculum
Curated a specialized training syllabus emphasizing rudder coordination, high crosswind handling, energy management, and tailwheel aircraft mastery to build exceptional manual flying instincts beyond basic automation.
Contact Arthur Paley
Inquire regarding corporate flight positions, Part 135 on-demand charter operations, ferry flights, or advanced flight instruction.