Teach at Summit Flight Academy
Our awesome team of instructors is fully staffed currently.
When positions become available we'll update this page. Thank you for your interest in Summit Flight Academy.
A CFIs Perspective
Meet Katia Van Horn, a passionate Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) at Summit Flight Academy. With nearly two years of instructing experience and a flying journey that started at the age of 16, Katia brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to help students achieve their aviation goals.
Your Home at KLXT
Why Summit
Flight Academy?
Summit Flight was founded in 2022 with the goal of providing a full service, professional flight school at the Lee's Summit Airport. At Summit Flight Academy we love to help aspiring pilots learn to fly and earn their pilot's certificate. With your initial private pilot certificate you can fly most single engine piston US registered aircraft in good weather just about any anywhere in the world. We offer you the flexibility to complete your private pilot certificate on terms that work for you. Come visit us today!
Expert Guidance
Learn from
Professional Pilots
Our instructors are more than just teachers—they are mentors who have flown thousands of hours. They bring real-world experience and a passion for aviation to every lesson, ensuring you build the skills and confidence needed to master the skies.
Modern Fleet
Fly with
Confidence
We take pride in our well-maintained fleet of aircraft, equipped with modern avionics and safety features. Training in reliable, high-quality planes means you can focus on what matters most: becoming a safe and proficient pilot.
Teaching Others the Joy of Flight
Meet Ian Goings, a passionate Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) at Summit Flight Academy, located at Lee’s Summit Airport (KLXT) in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. With over a decade of flying experience and nearly two years of instructing at Summit, Ian is dedicated to helping students transform their dreams of flying into reality.