Ivan Morgan.
A lifelong passion.
A future in flight.
Flight training with Crosswinds Aviation. Building toward an airline career.
Following the passion
that stayed with me.
I’m Ivan Morgan, a 22-year-old student pilot living in Belleville, Michigan. I’m enrolled in Eastern Michigan University’s Aviation Flight Technology program and currently working toward my private pilot license.
Aviation has been a passion of mine since I was younger. I completed my associate degree in cybersecurity in May 2026. As I finished, I found myself thinking more about aviation and less about a future in cybersecurity. Flying had been a passion since childhood, and I wanted my career to reflect that. Pursuing aviation meant committing to a new direction, with a goal I felt excited to work toward.
My long-term goal is to earn my Airline Transport Pilot certificate and fly for an airline. I’m pursuing that goal through EMU’s Aviation Flight Technology program, with flight training at Crosswinds Aviation. This site follows the progress, decisions, and lessons along the way.
Training snapshot · October 9, 2026. Flight hours will grow as training continues.
One step at a time.
Crosswinds Aviation
Eastern Michigan University
Aviation Flight Technology
Private pilot license
an airline career
Flight time as of October 9, 2026
- 01
Private Pilot In progress
My current focus: earn my PPL and develop a strong foundation in flying.
- 02
Instrument Rating Planned
Continue my training with an instrument rating.
- 03
Commercial Pilot Planned
Single Engine & Multi Engine — develop my skills toward professional flying across single- and multi-engine aircraft.
- 04
Flight Instructor Planned
CFI, CFII & MEI — work toward teaching private, instrument, and multi-engine students while building experience.
- 05
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Planned
My long-term goal: earn my ATP certificate and pursue an airline career.
The destination
My long-term goal is to earn my Airline Transport Pilot certificate and fly for an airline.
“I wanted to aim for a career that I would be more passionate towards.”
About meFlight milestones.
No milestones yet.
I’m still in the early stages of flight training. I’ll add milestones here as I reach them, including my first solo, checkrides, and certificates.
What I bring with me.
- April 2023 — August 2026
Romulus, MichiganTransportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration · Detroit airport
Screened passengers and property, checked identification and boarding passes, and supported aviation security at airport checkpoints. I also assisted with hiring interviews, equipment calibration, and troubleshooting. I resigned in August 2026 to pursue EMU’s Aviation Flight Technology program.
- June 2022 — April 2023
Westland, MichiganApple Mobility Specialist / Advisor
Best Buy
Helped customers activate phones, troubleshoot devices, and choose products. Supported the registers and customer service area as needed.
- May 2021 — November 2021
Westland, MichiganPark Ranger
City of Westland
Supported park upkeep, operated concessions, and supervised splash pad activities, pavilion rentals, and weekend city hall rentals.
Aviation Flight Technology
Eastern Michigan University
Current student · Working toward my PPL
Associate Degree in Cybersecurity
Washtenaw Community College · Completed May 2026
3.5 GPA · Member of Phi Kappa Phi
Photo gallery.
No photos yet.
I haven’t added any photos yet. This will be a place to share moments from flight training and my aviation journey.
Notes from the journey.
No posts yet.
I haven’t published any blog posts yet. Check back for updates from my flight training journey.
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