Chicago-Based CFI/CFII/MEI | Personalized Flight Training
I’m a full-time Certified Flight Instructor based in Chicago, IL, offering personalized flight and ground instruction for Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine students. With 1,500+ total hours and 1,300+ hours of dual given, I focus on building competent, confident pilots through structured, scenario-based training. I emphasize real-world aeronautical decision-making, precision flying, and mastery of weather, systems, and performance, not just passing a checkride. My instruction blends technology (ForeFlight, video briefs) with a calm, tailored teaching style designed to make every flight purposeful. Available locally throughout the Chicago area (PWK, DPA, MDW, LOT, IGQ) or nationwide for immersive training programs and “Fly-cation” experiences.
Details
- State*Illinois
- CFI Insurance*Yes
- Aircraft Access for Pilot TrainingNo
- Open to traveling across the countryYes
Airplane Category
- Single Engine Land
- Multi Engine Land
Held Certifications*
- CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
- CFII (Instrument Flight Instructor)
- MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor)
- Multi Engine Rating
- Commercial ASEL (Airplane Single Engine Land)
- Commercial AMEL (Airplane Multi Engine Land)
- Complex Endorsement
Training Stages (Can offer)
- Private Pilot License (Certificate) - PPL
- Instrument Rating - IR
- Commercial Pilot License (Certificate) - CPL
- Multi Engine Rating - MER
- Complex-Airplane-Endorsement
Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)
Piper Tomahawk (PA-38-112), Piper Archer/Warrior (PA-28-181/161), Piper Seminole (PA-44-180), Diamond DA40 NG, Cessna 172/182, Mooney M20P.
Aircraft Experience (Piloted)
Piper Tomahawk (PA-38-112), Piper Archer/Warrior (PA-28-181/161), Piper Seminole (PA-44-180), Diamond DA40 NG, Cessna 172/182, Mooney M20P.
Flying At/Near These Airport(s)
KPWK – Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), Wheeling, Illinois KDPA – DuPage Airport (DPA), West Chicago, Illinois KMDW – Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago, Illinois KLOT – Lewis University Airport (LOT), Romeoville, Illinois KGYY – Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), Gary, Indiana KIGQ – Lansing Municipal Airport (IGQ), Lansing, Illinois
Pilot Training Provided
- Certificates/Ratings Flight Lessons
- Ground School
- Intro/ Discovery Flight
- Flight Reviews - Biennial Flight Reviews (BFRs)
- Checkride Prep
- Safety Pilot
- Time Building
- Stalls, Spins, Upset Recovery
- Aircraft/Avionics-Specific Training
- Mountain/Backcountry Flying
- Cross-Country Flying
- Flight Planning (VFR, IFR)
- Currency Training
- Aircraft/Insurance Checkout
- Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)
Type Ratings Held
None
Pricing - Hourly Rate (e.g. Ground School, Flight Lesson, Travel Time, Flight Review)
Flight Instruction: $65/hr Ground Instruction (Online/In-Person): $60/hr Multi-Engine Instruction: $95/hr Travel / Fly-cation Training: Custom Quote
Pricing Notes
Flexible rates for multi-day or on-site training. No hidden fees.
Ground School Programs Experience
- King Schools
- Gleim Aviation
- Pilot Institute
- Sporty's
- Gold Seal
- Finer Points
- Fly8MA
- ASA
- Jeppesen
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About the instructor
Hey, I’m Jonathan, a flight instructor based in Chicago. I’ve logged over 1,500 hours and spent most of it helping people learn to fly safely and confidently. I keep training fun, relaxed, and real. Whether you’re working on your private, instrument, or commercial, we’ll go at your pace and focus on building skills that actually stick. If you’re serious about flying but want to enjoy the process, I’m your guy. Let’s get in the air and make it happen.
Hey, I’m Jonathan, a flight instructor based in Chicago. I’ve logged over 1,500 hours and spent most of it helping people learn to fly safely and confidently. I keep training fun, relaxed, and real. Whether you’re working on your private, instrument, or commercial, we’ll go at your pace and focus on building skills that actually stick. If you’re serious about flying but want to enjoy the process, I’m your guy. Let’s get in the air and make it happen.