About Valley Wings
Professional flight training in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, where dreams take flight and pilots are born.
Our Story
Two decades of pilots made in the Valley
Valley Wings Flight School in Harlingen, Texas offers Private Pilot through Flight Instructor certifications. We're based at Valley International Airport (HRL) in Harlingen, serving students throughout the Rio Grande Valley and northern Mexico.
As an FAA FAR Part 61 facility with over two decades of operation, we combine flexibility with rigor — training that fits your life without ever compromising on standards. We're also a proud member of the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce, and we operate alongside Sun Valley Aviation, the full-service FBO at the field.
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Our Core Values
The principles behind every lesson we teach.
Safety First
Safety is our paramount commitment to our clients and our number one priority in all training activities.
Excellence
We hold the highest standards in flight instruction, ground school and aircraft maintenance.
Personalized Approach
Every student receives individualized attention tailored to their unique learning style and goals.
Goal-Oriented
Training is focused on helping each student achieve their specific aviation goals, on their timeline.
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Chief Flight Instructor
Mitri Garib
Owner / Chief Flight Instructor
“It's my personal goal to ensure that each one of our flight students receives the experience they are looking for. I hold myself and my team to the highest expectations to make this an experience of a lifetime for all our students. Welcome Aboard!”
- 15,000+
- Flight Hours Logged
- 27
- Years of Experience
- 22
- Years Teaching
- 100%
- Safety Record
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Take a look at what training with us is really like.
State-of-the-Art Training Facility
Our home at Harlingen Valley International Airport includes modern classrooms, advanced flight simulators and a comprehensive maintenance hangar — plus diverse training airspace with coastal, rural and controlled-field operations minutes from the ramp.
Our Mission
“To provide exceptional flight training that transforms aviation dreams into reality, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and personalized instruction.”
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Ready to take flight?
Start your journey today with a school that treats you like family.