I'm a former Air Force KC-135 Instructor Pilot. A Single & Multi-Engine CFII, and an Advanced Ground Instructor, I bring over 2,500 hours of flying around the globe to your training needs. As an adjunct professor at an internationally acclaimed aeronautical university, I have the knowledge, techniques, skills, and patience to prep your for your Written Exam. We can work over your dinner table, at your office, or at your favorite watering hole. My goal is share the joy of flying with you! [Awards and honors] - Trailblazer Award, issued by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University: Awarded for dedication and a commitment to the development of aviation curriculum across more than 180 high schools affiliated with ERAU, October 2022 - Ray Lien Aviation Educator of the Year, issued by Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo and Aerospace Center for Excellence: This award is given to recognize an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to aviation education across the United States, April 2022 - Florida Aviation Instructor of the Year, issued by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University: Awarded for excellence in Aviation Education from nearly 100 Aviation Career Academy programs across the State of Florida, December 2021 - Randy Lynch Award of Professionalism, issued by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University: Awarded for professionalism in the course of teaching Embry Riddle dual enrollment curriculum, and embodying the ethics and enthusiasm of Captain Randy Lynch, USN (Ret), July 2019 - Senior Leader of the Year, issued by Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center: Awarded to the AFOTEC Senior Leader who made the greatest contribution to Air Force operational testing through leadership, dedication, technical expertise, and commitment to the Air Force core values, March 2008 - Airlift​/​Tanker Association Top Research Paper Award, issued by Airlift​/​Tanker Association: Awarded for outstanding research and writing about the fields of airlift and air refueling. The Vital Link: The Tanker's Role in Winning America's Wars provided a comprehensive look at the Nation's reliance on air refueling, and proposed strategies and force structures needed to ensure this critical capability continues, June 2000 - Distinguished Graduate, Air Command & Staff College, issued by Air University: Awarded for superior academics and leadership throughout a demanding 11-month Masters Degree program of study, spanning such topics as National Security, History of Warfare, Strategy, and Leadership, June 2000

Flying At/Near These Airport(s)

KBCT - Boca Raton Airport (BCT), Boca Raton, Florida

Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)

KC-135R​/​T, T-37B, C-37A, and T-38A aircraft and numerous civilian aircraft