Wendy Stafford's Profile

After a successful two-decade career with several Major Airlines and ATA, Wendy created the first Accelerated Flight Attendant Preparation Program in 1998. Her passionate vision and ability to condense a complex process into a few days created a successful, replicable model that every short course in the market is based upon. After merging with Triad Aviation Academy in 2016, our program became the gold standard in the industry, placing thousands of aspiring flight attendants in their dream careers.

Wendy has been a featured aviation safety speaker on CNN, Fox News, and NBC, as well as being featured in the New York Times and top aviation books. She completed Flight Safety International's recruiting program and is an active member of Women in Aviation.

Wendy's dream began at age four watching a flight attendant in a navy-blue uniform with golden wings on TV. She never deviated from her goal, even driving through a blizzard to reach her first airline interview where she was hired on the spot.

When an inner ear issue grounded her from flying, Wendy discovered her true calling: empowering future flight attendants to earn their wings through her pioneered preparation curriculum.

With unparalleled industry knowledge and trusted recruiter relationships, Wendy ensures TAA graduates are always in high demand across major and regional airlines.