The Story of Valor Flight Academy
Discover our academy, our commitment to excellence, and the experienced instructors dedicated to guiding you every step of your aviation journey.
Built on a Love for Aviation
Valor Flight Academy was founded on a simple belief: that quality flight training should be accessible, personal, and inspiring. Based out of Willow Run Airport in Michigan, we bring together an experienced team of instructors and a modern fleet to create an environment where students can truly thrive.
What started as a small operation has grown into a trusted training school serving aspiring pilots from all walks of life. Whether our students dream of flying for the airlines, pursuing aviation as a hobby, or teaching the next generation themselves, we are here to help make it happen.
We take pride in keeping our student-to-instructor ratio low so every pilot gets the personalized attention they deserve. Our aircraft are maintained to the highest standards, our training syllabus is built around proven best practices, and our scheduling stays flexible to fit real-world lives.
Above all, we believe flying is a journey - not a transaction. When you train with us, you join a community that will support you well beyond your checkride.
Our Mission
To train safe, confident, and capable pilots through personalized instruction, modern aircraft, and a genuine love for aviation.
Passion
We love what we do, and it shows in every lesson we teach.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in training and safety.
Community
Every student becomes part of our aviation family for life.
Our Team
Meet the leadership and certified flight instructors who bring real-world experience, patience, and a passion for teaching to every flight lesson and ground session.
Sadeq Ahmed
Biography coming soon. As Founder and CEO of Valor Flight Academy, Sadeq leads the vision and direction of the school, building a training environment focused on safety, integrity, and creating the next generation of aviators.
Jay A.
Jibril Ahmed is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) with over 1,500 hours of total flight time, focused on developing disciplined, safety-driven, and airline-ready pilots. He previously served as Chief Flight Instructor at Van Nuys Airport in California, one of the busiest and most demanding training environments in the country. In that role, he operated in high-tempo airspace while maintaining strict training standards and instructional consistency.
Jibril brings a structured, results-driven approach to both VFR and IFR training, emphasizing precision, situational awareness, and professional decision-making. His instruction is centered on building strong fundamentals while preparing students for real-world flying and future airline operations. Students can expect a high-performance training environment rooted in accountability, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
Zak N.
Biography coming soon. Zak is dedicated to helping students achieve their aviation goals through personalized instruction and a focus on safety.