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About

We Train Aircraft Mechanics

Thrust Institute of Maintenance is Thrust Flight's A&P school. Our job is getting you trained, through your FAA exams and working on aircraft

One Focus: Aircraft Maintenance

We don't run a hundred programs. We train Airframe and Powerplant mechanics, and we help working A&Ps earn their Inspection Authorization.

Classes are small and most of the learning happens in the hangar. We also help with tutoring, resumes and the job search.

Students around a workbench in the hangar

The Team

JD

Jon Dillenberg

President, Thrust Institute

A&P with Inspection Authorization. Started as a UH-60 crew chief and standardization instructor in the US Army, then taught Bell 412 type training at the Bell Helicopter Training Academy and became Manager, Technical Training for its global technician training business. Has trained technicians in more than 20 countries.

Khadijha Belk

Khadijha Belk

Program Coordinator of Maintenance

FAA-certificated aircraft dispatcher with airline operations experience at Envoy and American Airlines.

Forrest Benson

Forrest Benson

A&P Instructor

Started rebuilding vintage aircraft in Wisconsin. Former director of maintenance, Alaska flight instructor and Caribbean Caravan captain. A&P from Fox Valley Technical College.

Daniel Bettke

Daniel Bettke

A&P Instructor

Ran his own engine and PWC repair shop in Denton for eight years, then worked as an A&P at a Denton flight school. Working on his IA.

Eric Arnett

Eric Arnett

A&P Instructor

More than 11 years as a certificated Airframe and Powerplant mechanic.

Ben Duitsman

Ben Duitsman

A&P Instructor

A&P since 2017. Mechanic for Spirit Airlines, Aeromexico, Envoy and the New England Patriots.

Neil Flowers

Neil Flowers

A&P Instructor

Led maintenance teams for American Airlines and managed multi-site helicopter operations. US Marine Corps veteran.

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