I am a CFI-AIM with a perfect record of 13,000 Flight hours. I hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate for Multi-Engine Land aircraft and a Commercial Helicopter Pilot certificate with Long Line and External Load endorsements. I’m also a Certified Flight Instructor for Airplane, Instrument, and Multi-Engine instruction. I’ve earned single-pilot type ratings on the Cessna Citation 500 Jet Series and the King Air 350, and maintain a current First Class Flight Physical and an FCC Restricted Radio License. My flying background includes extensive multi-engine jet and twin-turbine time, along with specialized experience in mountain operations and precise low-level flight. I am also endorsed to fly tailwheel aircraft and provide instruction in conventional gear and aerobatic flight. Over the years, I’ve worked as a Part 121 and 135 airline pilot, managed and served as chief pilot for several aviation departments, and previously flew for the Colorado Division of Wildlife. I enjoy helping others obtain their goals and bring a depth of real-world experience, technical precision, and a passion for aviation safety.

Airport(s)

I primarily instruct out of: KGJT – Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), located in Grand Junction, Colorado KRIL – Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL), located in Rifle, Colorado

Specific Aircraft Access

Owners aircraft.

Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)

Everything from Citation Jets and King Airs through Piper Cubs.

Aircraft Experience (Piloted)

I have a perfect flight record of over 40 years in airlines, corporate and private aviation.

Type Ratings Held

CE-525(S) and BE-300.

Pricing - Hourly Rate (e.g. Ground Instruction, Flight Instruction, Travel Time, Flight Review)

Negotiable.

Pricing Notes

Varies with type of instruction and aircraft involved.