Christian Childs brings over a decade of professional flight instruction experience to Plane Life, combining academic excellence with real-world expertise in advanced aircraft operations and private aviation training. A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Christian holds CFI, CFII, and MEI certifications and has logged thousands of hours training pilots across a broad range of aircraft from single-engine trainers to high performance turbine jets and Embraer platforms.
His teaching philosophy emphasizes precision, safety, and mastery through real-world application. Christian is known for his calm, analytical instruction style, ensuring each pilot develops the confidence and decision-making ability required for modern jet operations and safety-first private aviation.
At Plane Life private aviation, Christian leads both initial and recurrent type rating programs, specializing in the Embraer Phenom 100, Embraer Phenom 300, and Phenom/Praetor management transition training, owner-operator mentoring, and in aircraft, scenario-based instruction. His students benefit from a tailored learning experience that blends FAA standards with the professionalism and operational depth found in Part 135 charter operations and corporate flight environments.
Beyond instruction, Christian continues to serve as a trusted mentor to many of his former students, guiding them through aircraft ownership support, aircraft acquisition strategy, operational best practices, and advanced flight proficiency within private jet operations.
Every flight is an opportunity to sharpen skills, build confidence, and strengthen airmanship, the hallmarks of a true professional pilot within Plane Life aviation.
Christian Childs
