Pilot training academy combats industry shortage with $15M investment

Constant improvement mindset puts Paragon Flight Training on a path to a higher level of growth.

Stefania Pifferi: Christopher Schoensee founded Fort Myers-based Paragon Flight Training in 2006. Â
Stefania Pifferi: Christopher Schoensee founded Fort Myers-based Paragon Flight Training in 2006. Â
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When Paragon Flight Training first opened for business in 2006, its student population mostly consisted of people interested in becoming recreational pilots.

 

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