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.

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.

Flying At/Near These 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

Type Ratings Held

CE-525(S) and BE-300.

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

Negotiable.

Pricing Notes

Varies with type of instruction and aircraft involved.