Emily Gardner

The National Association of Flight Instructors is proud to announce that NAFI member Emily Gardner has earned accreditation as a NAFI Master Flight Instructor.

Gardner is a Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFI-I, MEI), airline transport pilot, and commercial SES/AMEL pilot based in the Washington, D.C. metro area. She specializes in primary and advanced Cirrus instruction and has accumulated more than 2,000 hours in Cirrus aircraft.

Gardner brings extensive real-world experience flying throughout North America, complemented by additional operational exposure in Europe and Africa. She holds a bachelor’s degree in aviation management. In addition to her work as a flight instructor, Gardner flies the Bombardier CRJ550 for GoJet Airlines in support of United Airlines, further expanding her expertise across both general aviation and Part 121 operations.

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