Instructors

Hey, my name is Nathan! I’ve been wanting to be a pilot since I was a kid. I was introduced to flying at a young age when my Grandma’s brother took me up a few times in his plane. I enjoyed every second of it! I finally started pursuing my passion in 2020. I got my private license in 2022, through Race City, and then went on to ATP to get my CFI/I/MEI in 2023. I am looking forward to introducing people to flying. There is no better feeling than getting to fly a plane in my opinion. I am excited to get to work with the school that started it all for me and share my passion with others!

Hey, I’m Elliott! I’ve always had a passion for aviation since I was a young child. My 5th birthday was spent watching planes take off from KMIA, however I never considered it for a career. After spending 13 years working in motorsports from the grass roots level, to most recently at the Cup level at Team Penske, I decided it was time to attempt a second career. Aviation has been nothing but rewarding since I made that choice. If your dream is to fly, come allow us to help you reach your goals. No one ever regrets becoming a pilot. See you soon!

Hi! My name is Chloe. My career in aviation began in 2018 when I left my job in the marketing industry to become a flight attendant. When the pandemic hit in 2020, I took a voluntary leave to prevent company furloughs and decided to pursue my private pilot’s license. In 2023, my husband and I moved from Pittsburgh down to the Charlotte area where I completed my instrument through MEI ratings (Pittsburgh is a great city, but it is not the best flying weather for General Aviation).  Throughout my five years as a flight attendant, I absolutely loved the airline industry and the quality of life it offered. My main goal is to get back to the airlines with a new front-seat view. I’m excited to make it to my goal through flight instruction and can’t wait to fly with you!

Hey! I’m Zach Stearns, I started flying in the summer of 2021 and developed a passion for it pretty quickly. I grew up in the lake Norman area and attended Hough High School before going to South Carolina for college. Around my junior year, I realized I didn’t want to work in an office and had a passion for traveling as well. Aviation seemed like a great career path! There seemed like no better office than the sky and why not get paid to travel while I’m at it? I went to ATP flight school after I graduated where I got my private up to my MEI ratings. I instructed there for about a year and then decided to change things up and come here! I love the family style instruction here and hope to fly with you soon!