Mon, Jan 07, 2013
Several Tough Years Have Lead To Significant Decline In NAFI Fortunes
After several tough years which saw NAFI engaged in a number of scandals and the separation of a significant relationship with the EAA, the fortunes of the National Association of Flight Instructors continue to crash and burn.
In the latest sign of the times, NAFI Executive Director, Jason Blair, notified the Board of Directors over the weekend that he is resigning the position he has held since May 2008.
NAFI notes that, 'Like the rest of the aviation industry, difficult economic times have challenged NAFI. In the past two years NAFI has restructured its physical offices, its publications, and much of how it manages membership and participates in the aviation training community. These efforts have significantly improved the economy of NAFI services to its members and aviation industry, but additional efforts must be made for the sake of the association's survival.'
"We have enjoyed support from several long-term partners who have enabled us to do much, but without additional strategic partners that see value in supporting NAFI, difficult decisions have to be made," said Blair.
Leaving the position was a difficult decision, Blair said, "because I've invested my heart and soul in its mission, but resigning offers the best possible future for the organization and myself. I fully support the mission of NAFI and hope the association and its members can find a way to continue the growth of the association and eventually return to a point where the position of an executive director is financially sustainable."
NAFI was founded in 1967 and its members, who now teach in 17 countries, are dedicated to raising and maintaining the professionalism of flight instruction.
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