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Flying together toward what’s next ✨

✈️In aviation, the Mach number is a dimensionless quantity that represents the ratio of an aircraft’s true airspeed to the local speed of sound, with Mach 1 being the speed of sound. It’s a critical parameter for understanding compressibility effects, defining different flight regimes, and is essential for pilots and air traffic control to maintain safe separation between aircraft.

“Hey! My name is Kailee and I am a flight instructor out of Boeing Field in Seattle.

My journey is somewhat unconventional, as no one in my family is a pilot and besides the occasional airshow, I was never really around airplanes as a kid.

I graduated with a degree in microbiology and was headed towards med school when a friend offered me the right seat on a local area flight. I instantly became hooked and wanted to learn how to fly.

I worked with an incredible instructor for the next year and a half to earn my ratings while also going on amazing trips with memories I wouldn’t trade for anything. If there’s one thing I took away from my initial training, it’s to consistently work hard and enjoy the journey, and the hours will take care of themselves.

Also, while training I worked many jobs so I wouldn’t have to take out a loan and gave up most all of my free time to study and fly. There are many people doing it this way, contrary to what social media may make you think!”

I was born in New York City, but at the age of one, my parents and I moved back to Ecuador. Growing up, I realized at 18 that I wanted to become a pilot. My mom was my only supporter at that time, as my dad wasn’t initially enthusiastic about the idea of me being a female pilot. However, today, they are both incredibly proud of my achievements.

My aviation journey began in Ecuador at a small school in Guayaquil, where I earned all my ratings. Determined to advance my career, I moved back to the United States to validate my license, despite knowing little about the country or the language and being entirely on my own.

After successfully validating my license, I received a job offer as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) from my former instructor, who was also the assistant chief and owner of the school. This opportunity solidified my decision to stay in the States and pursue my aviation career.

While working as a CFI, I was offered my first position as a first Officer in a jet, marking the start of my corporate aviation journey. After accumulating around 2000 hours in corporate flying, I decided to explore the airline industry and joined Spirit Airlines. Today, I am proud to call Spirit my family, and I recently had the honor of taking my mom on a trip with me, showcasing the journey we’ve been through together the last 10 years.