Home Town: Grants Pass, OR

Ratings Held: ATP, CFI-I, High Performance, Complex, High Altitude Endorsement, LR JET

Aircraft Specialty: Cessna, Piper (Single and Multi), Cirrus, Beech 1900, LearJet 35, Aviat Husky, Small Turboprops, Piper Malibu

Flight Experience/Training:
Over 2500 hours total time
Flight Safety International
International Operations
Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot
Metropolitan State University of Denver
B.S. Aeronautical Technology (Professional Flight)
Rocky Mountain Flight School (Broomfield, CO)
Scottsdale Executive Flight Training

Teaching Experience:
Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot
Over 1500 hours of dual given in all types.
Over 1000 hours of dual given in Cirrus Aircraft.
Wide variety of experience with Garmin navigation systems.

What is rewarding to you about being a CFI?
Seeing a student solo an airplane for the first time or pass a check-ride is the most rewarding thing for me. Being able to see a student succeed as a result of your work is extremely humbling. Like all my coworkers, we all have a passion for flying. I love sharing my passion for flying and nothing is better than seeing it come out in my students as well. Everyone has a story with how they got to where they are in their flying career and no story is the same. It’s an honor to be able to hear all the stories and help a student achieve their goals in the aviation industry.

Favorite Quote:
“You are about to embark upon the great crusade. The eyes of the world are upon you.”
-Dwight D. Eisenhower

Home Town: Newport Beach, CA

Ratings Held: Commercial Single Engine, Instrument, CFI/CFII, MEI, TCI

Aircraft Specialty: Cessna Skyhawk, Piper Arrow, Piper Cherokee

Flight Experience/Training:
B.S. Biology – Northern Arizona University
ATP Flight School
Classic Air Aviation
Scottsdale Executive Flight Training

Teaching Experience:
CFI/CFII since 2008
Technologically Advanced Aircraft
Complex Aircraft
High Performance Aircraft

What is rewarding to you about being an instructor?
With every job I have had in the past, there has always been a teaching aspect. It was never planned that way, I was just drawn to those positions. I enjoy helping others find the information they are looking for and bettering themselves. Witnessing the look of accomplishment and satisfaction on their faces gives me a sense of pride. We all have different learning styles and I love the challenge of adjusting to help others comprehend all aspects of the aviation world. There are so many options and possibilities out there with aviation and I look forward what it brings for not only me but for my students as well.

Favorite Quote:
“My scars tell a story… They are reminders of when life tried to break me, but failed.”
– Steve Maraboli

Home Town: Boca Raton, Florida

Ratings Held: Instrument, Commercial ASEL/AMEL, CFI

Aircraft Specialty: Cessna Skyhawk, Piper Seminole

Flight Experience/Training:
Arizona State University, B.S. Aeronautical Management Technology (Professional Flight)
ATP Flight School
Scottsdale Executive Flight Training

Teaching Experience:
Certified Flight Instructor, Extensive training in aircraft operations

What is rewarding to you about being an instructor?
The most rewarding part of being a CFI is that moment when the student finally achieves their goals. After all the hard work that students put in they are able to see how everything comes together for success. I remember starting my flight training process from hour zero and thinking this is going to be a lot of time and effort. It definitely was, but it was also extremely satisfying to see my progression. Luckily I had some of the best instructors to learn from.

All I want to do is be the best flight instructor I can be and make my students feel comfortable and confident. At the beginning of each lesson I will always remind my students what we are going to learn, have fun, but most importantly be safe.

Favorite Quote:
“Do the right thing. It will gratify some and astonish the rest.”
– Mark Twain

Hometown: Tacoma, WA

Ratings Held: CFI

Aircraft Specialty: Cessna 172, Cessna 152, Piper PA-28

Flight Experience/Training:
Pavco Flight Center-Tacoma, WA
Rainier Flight Service-Renton, WA
Scottsdale Executive Flight Training-Scottsdale, AZ

What is rewarding to you about being a CFI?
Helping spread aviation’s power to achieve a moment in a person’s life that they will be able to cherish and draw inspiration from, whether that be their first takeoff or shaking the rust off after a long break.

Favorite Quote:
“Pilots take no special joy in walking. Pilots like flying.”
– Neil Armstrong

Hometown: San Clemente, CA

Ratings Held: Commercial Single & Multi Engine, Instrument, CFI

Flight Training:
Airline Transport Professionals – Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Executive Flight Training

What is rewarding to you about being a CFI?
The best part is facilitating the adventure of flight for your students. Watching students become enthralled by the excitement that comes when they leave the ground. There’s immense satisfaction found in accomplishing challenging tasks. While becoming a pilot may be a challenge, it’s one well worth pursuing. There’s simply nothing like it. I’m honored to be a part of each student’s journey, and grateful to work with other people passionate about aviation.

Favorite Quote:
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
– John Wayne