About
Before I was a Flight Instrcutor I was a Goalkeeper Trainer; the reason I share this is because I have grown up with a passion for teaching and sharing information. I have a craving for teaching and that is shown through with my flight instruction.
I have trained through the American Airlines Cadet Academy and I was the first to finish the Academy in the San Diego location. This professionalism is shown through in my instruction to make you the sharp and safe pilot you and your loved ones natural inclination.
My favorite part of my job is giving somone a skill that they can take with them the rest of their life. Once you have a pilots license it will never expire. Thats a life full of adventure for you, your family, and your friends. Teaching such a niche field is somthing I definitely pride myself on and I cant wait to pass on the baton to you.
Highlights
Photos and videos
Reviews
Madison
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The typical process is as follows :
1. We can either meet in person or talk over the phone to discuss the process of becoming a pilot, airport of desired training, discovery flight scheduled (if one has not been done before), and training expectations and goals.
2. We will have a discovery flight consisting of your first ever time flying an airplane!!! Thats right you will fly the very first flight!
3. Begin training (both ground and flight).
4. Liscense and Check-ride Preparation.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I currenltly have my CFI (Flight Instructor Airplane) and CFII (Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane) as well as over 200 hours of dual given (flight training given).
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge 50 dollars per hour. (Flight and Ground Instrcution)
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching for the American Airlines Cadet Academy that I did all of my training at.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have primarily worked with Private Pilots looking to recieve their instrument rating; however I have also instructed students from hour 0 all the way through to their Private Pilots License.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
My favorite events are the discovery flights. The first flight a students feels the airplanes wheels lift off of the pavement. It is an amazing experience to watch happen.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
My best advice is to watch for teachers who are simply trying to time build for enough hours to head to the airlines. Look over the FAA requirments for the rating or license you are looking to recieve and make sure they are talked about often between you and your instructor. Also watch for instructors or schools who give low quotes to get you through the door. Most schools will base their price off of the FAA minimums of. 40 hours and not advise the student or client that the nations average time to a PPL is 65 flight hours.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Some questions to consider are as follows :
1. What are your end goals? Would you like to train towards a career or would you like to train just to fly your friends and family on vacations?
2. How often would you like to train per week?
3. When are you available to train?
4. How quickly are you looking to finish your training?
5. Which airport are you looking to train out of?