Built by a pilot, for pilots
AeroTech Test was created by Doug Frix — a former airline and Civil Air Patrol search-and-rescue pilot — to build a flight school that is safe, flexible, and genuinely affordable.
Doug started flying in 1986 and went on to fly the line for American Eagle and Mesa Airlines on domestic and international trips. He also flew as a Mission Pilot and Instructor Pilot for the Civil Air Patrol. In 2012 he left airline flying to focus full-time on a better way to teach people to fly — both safely and affordably.
He has been instructing since 2007, and his approach is simple: training should be individual, honest, and fun. "If you’re not having fun, you’re not learning" is a motto every lesson is built around. His safety record is perfect, and every student who has completed his program has passed their required tests to become a pilot, commercial pilot, or instructor.
Beyond flight training, the school flies scenic tours over the Wasatch Front, offers aerial photography, aircraft rental, and in-house maintenance. Whether you are chasing a Private Pilot certificate, an airline career, or simply the freedom of flight, there is a place for you here.
“Help students become capable, confident pilots in an environment that feels disciplined, modern, and personal.”
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Safety, first and always
Our founder holds a perfect safety record across a long instructing career, and every aircraft is kept to high standards. You train with experienced instructors who bring real-world judgment to every lesson.
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The best value in Utah
A flexible Part 61 program means you train at your own pace — no rigid assembly line. Individualized instruction keeps your total time and cost down, and we quote honestly around your goals.
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Instructors from the real world
Our team includes former airline and Civil Air Patrol pilots who have flown for years in real-world scenarios. They guide you step by step to the unforgettable moment you pass your FAA check ride.
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Utah’s skies are your classroom
Train and fly over the Wasatch Front, Park City, winding canyons, and snow-capped peaks. Few classrooms in the country come with a view like this one.
On the taxiway A fleet that carries you from first flight to multi-engine
Aircraft are maintained in-house to high standards, because the responsibility of flight deserves nothing less.
Explore the training programsGrounded in Utah
AeroTech Test is based at South Valley Regional Airport (U42), West Jordan, UT, training pilots from across the Salt Lake Valley — West Jordan, South Jordan, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Herriman, Draper, and beyond.
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South Valley Regional Airport (U42), West Jordan, UT