I started at Blue Line Aviation with my private pilot certificate back in June of 2019. I moved…read moreacross the country from Washington State to attend and do their accelerated professional pilot program. I loved it. The planes, the instructors and the people there make you feel like you're at home. Now, it is a lot of work... There's a reason you can get through your Instrument, Commercial Single and Multi as well as CFI, CFII and MEI. You have you to show up ready to work for it. No one is going to hand you a rating. The CFI course is intense, two weeks from day one to your checkride, but if you do exactly what you're asked to do, you'll do great in your ride. Will I recommend this program for everyone? No. I don't believe it is for everyone. If you're ready to work hard, you're self motivated and ready to get a job flying and making money in less than 6 months, Blue Line is the place for you. If you're considering ATP, you should have an idea what's expected--definitely check out Blue Line. You'll pay less and finish faster.

This school is highly concerning. I strongly advise against attending Blue Line Aviation. The…read moreinstitution appears to prioritize profit over the well-being and success of its students. To begin with, the advertised program duration of 5-5 1/2 months is often unrealistic, and expectations are not met. Delays are common due to a lack of availability of Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs), and check rides are sometimes canceled the same day because a DPE "doesn't feel like doing it that day," causing inconvenience and additional costs. It often feels like they just want some extra money. Moreover, there are consistent inconsistencies in how rules and standards are applied. New policies are frequently introduced without prior notice and only revealed when it is time to apply them, which can reduce the hours a loan covers--meaning fewer hours= fewer ratings= more money lost. This leads to a lack of transparency and fairness. Combined with ongoing unprofessional conduct and entitlement from some instructors, this seriously undermines the quality of training. I experienced instructors providing me with outdated information, and instructors frequently contradicted one another on the same subjects. This resulted in students having to repeat lessons they should not have needed to repeat, costing additional time and money. I've seen responses from Trey to multiple reviews where concerns are dismissed with statements like, "we don't have you in our system" or "you may have reviewed the wrong flight school." That kind of response avoids addressing the actual issues being raised and gives the impression that accountability is being deflected rather than taken seriously. When safety, training quality, and people's futures are involved, these concerns deserve transparent and responsible answers. Prioritizing reputation or profit over acknowledging problems only undermines trust and raises serious concerns about how the school is being run. Students who are just starting their aviation careers are especially vulnerable, and it appears that some instructors take advantage of this in order to build their own hours/snatch up more money rather than truly focus on teaching. It is also important to note that the school and its leadership, including Trey Walters, Charles Ray Walters III, and Kelsey Lee Walters, are involved in public legal lawsuit matters, each involving substantial sums of over $2 million. This raises additional concerns about their business practices (public records). Trey Walters coerced his staff and blackmailed them during the COVID outbreak and had his entire staff come in regardless of the outcome. For example: "There is no situation where we will close and pay anybody while we are closed (including comp and PTO). If you have any proof of who did this (someone other than yourself, customer, staff, or otherwise), such as a screenshot of a text conversation, and submit it to me by noon tomorrow, I'll give you a $500 bonus on this week's paycheck; even if you were involved. If you have a suspicion of who it was, but don't have proof, please share that information also." (All public records, and all said by Trey Walters.) It is difficult to believe that leadership is unaware of what happens inside this school. Decisions do not make themselves, and responsibility ultimately comes from the top. This has been one of the most poorly managed flight schools I've seen, with serious concerns about both leadership and instruction. A flight school should be run by accountable, responsible, humble, and professional people who genuinely know how to teach and who prioritize student development and safety. If you care about where your thousands of dollars go, your personal safety, your aviation career, and your mental health, I would strongly advise against enrolling at Blue Line. This school will take far more from you than it gives back--financially, professionally, and emotionally. The environment is draining, and the lack of support and accountability makes the experience not only discouraging but potentially damaging to your future in aviation. In conclusion, prospective students should conduct thorough research and carefully consider their options to make informed decisions about their training and future. It is disheartening to see the impact of these practices on students, and I hope that, in time, accountability and positive change will come. This school presents itself as a Christian institution, yet there is nothing that demonstrates or validates these actions.

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I purchased a plane tour as a gift for my parents which, unfortunately, they never had the chance…read moreto enjoy. After several attempts to make a reservation, they never received a response back. As a result, they finally gave up. They consequently requested a refund on my behalf but that to has gone ignored. Buyer beware!