Spartan Education Group to Host Beyond the Runway Aviation Webinar Featuring Pilotbase CEO Nick Wegner

Virtual Event to Explore Aviation Technology and the Future of the Pilot Workforce 

CHICAGO (September 12, 2026) — Spartan Education Group (SEG) will host the next installment of its Beyond the Runway virtual webinar series, featuring Nick Wegner, CEO and Co-Founder of Pilotbase, on Thursday, September 17, 2026. 

Hosted by Spartan Education Group CEO Rob Polston, the conversation will explore Wegner's journey as an aviation entrepreneur, the role of technology in flight training and pilot career development, and how greater connectivity across the industry can support the next generation of professional pilots. 

Pilotbase is the company behind Pilotbase Flight Ops (formerly known as Flight Schedule Pro), LogTen, and now aviation’s first Pilot Experience Platform that supports pilots from initial flight training through their professional careers. Trusted by more than 1,400 flight schools, with more than 235,000 students, instructors and professional pilots actively using its software, Pilotbase brings together flight operations, safety, training and career development within a connected ecosystem. 

The live virtual event will begin at 6:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. CT / 4:00 p.m. MT / 3:00 p.m. PT and is open to students, aviation professionals and anyone interested in the future of the industry. 

"Beyond the Runway gives our students and the broader aviation community an opportunity to hear directly from leaders who are helping shape the industry's future," said Rob Polston, CEO of Spartan Education Group. "Nick brings a unique perspective at the intersection of aviation, technology and workforce development, and we're looking forward to a conversation about how innovation can help aspiring pilots navigate the path from training to career." 

During the webinar, Polston and Wegner will discuss topics including: 

• How technology is changing flight training and pilot career development 

• Trends shaping pilot hiring and workforce development 

• Connecting aspiring pilots with career opportunities 

• Wegner's experience building aviation technology companies 

• Advice for students and aspiring aviation professionals 

• What's next for aviation technology and pilot development 

Register for Beyond the Runway: HERE 
Thursday, September 17, 2026 
6:00 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. CT | 4:00 p.m. MT | 3:00 p.m. PT 
Virtual Event 

About Pilotbase 

Pilotbase is the world's first Pilot Experience Platform, connecting every stage of the aviation journey—from discovering a flight school and progressing through flight training to logging professional experience and advancing a flying career. Trusted by more than 1,400 aviation training organizations worldwide, Pilotbase helps flight schools operate more intelligently while giving pilots a connected experience from discovery through career. Its growing portfolio includes FlightOps, LogTen, Safety Suite, the Pilotbase Pilot App, and Find a Flight School. Learn more at pilotbase.com 

About Spartan Education Group 
Spartan Education Group, LLC (SEG) owns and operates Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, an accredited system of schools with campuses in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Broomfield, Colorado; Inglewood, California; and Riverside, California. Spartan College has more than 98 years of history and has trained more than 100,000 pilots and aviation technicians from the United States and over 40 countries. SEG also owns several independent FAA Part 141 flight training operations, including McAir Aviation, Illinois Aviation Academy, and Spartan Flight Academy. These schools provide non-Title IV flight training separate from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Federal student aid is not available for these flight training programs, and completion of training does not guarantee certification or employment. Administrative office: Spartan Education Group, LLC, 1 N. Franklin St., Suite 2125, Chicago, IL 60606.