My passion for aviation began early. I started flying at sixteen while attending boarding school and earned my pilot's license before I even had a driver's license. That early start grew into a lifelong career in aviation.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master of Science in Human Factors from Arizona State University. That combination of experience and academic training allows me to explain aviation concepts in ways that...
My passion for aviation began early. I started flying at sixteen while attending boarding school and earned my pilot's license before I even had a driver's license. That early start grew into a lifelong career in aviation.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master of Science in Human Factors from Arizona State University. That combination of experience and academic training allows me to explain aviation concepts in ways that are technically accurate and genuinely accessible, whether a student is working toward a private pilot certificate or an ATP checkride.
My credentials include Airline Transport Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor, and Multi-Engine Instructor certifications along with multiple type ratings. I served as a Navy helicopter pilot and currently fly a Challenger 350 as a professional pilot, giving me firsthand knowledge of what a career in aviation actually demands.
I also attended Airframe and Powerplant school and helped build two experimental aircraft, an RV-4 and RV-6. That background means I can explain not just how to fly an aircraft, but how it works.
I work with students from private pilot through ATP level on flight planning, aerodynamics, weather, FAA knowledge test prep, and the military AFOQT. I also offer checkride prep through mock oral exams, and A&P test prep. My goal is to help students build genuine confidence and learn to trust the aircraft they are flying.
