Meet Our Pilots
Kevin
Kevin has always had a passion for aviation. He is originally from Oshkosh, Wisconsin which is home to the world's largest aviation show. He obtained his private pilot's license in 2020 and his CFI in 2023. He has been working as a flight instructor since that time. Kevin also has experience working with neurodivergent and neurotypical students. We are excited to have Kevin as part of the Kids in Aviation family!
Location: Falcon Field & Casa Grande
Andrew
Andrew earned his pilots license in 2020 and then his CFI in 2023. He has been teaching lessons since that time. He also has gained experience by working for an airline in technical operations. In his free time, he loves spending time with his family and playing with his son and dog. We are excited to have Andrew as part of the Kids in Aviation family!
Location: Falcon Field, Goodyear, Casa Grande
Daniel
Daniel earned his pilots license in 2021 and his CFI in 2022. He began teaching flight lessons in the east valley and has experience teaching both neurodivergent and neurotypical students. He then went on to earn his CFII and ME rating and is currently working towards his ATP. Daniel lives in the east valley with his wife and 3 daughters. Daniel has been part of the Kids in Aviation family since July 2023!
Location: Benson
Kyle
Kyle earned his economics degree from TCU and went on to earn his pilots license in 2018. In addition to flying, he also began teaching ground school in 2020. He obtained his CFI in 2023 and has been teaching flying lessons since that time. He was also a jujitsu instructor at a local gym and has experience teaching both neurodivergent and neurotypical students. We are excited to have Kyle as part of the Kids in Aviation family!.
Logan
Logan has been in aviation quite literally his whole life. He is the child of two Southwest Airlines employees and wanted to follow in their footsteps. When he was 19 years old, he began his aviation journey by attending Aircraft Maintenance school. After AMT school, he worked as a mechanic fixing private jets until he decided to chase his true passion of flying. In March of 2023, he started the Southwest Airlines Destination 225 cadet pilot program and finished with his CFII in October of 2024. Logan is excited to be able to work with and inspire the next generation of pilots. During his free time, he loves being active, outside playing sports and spending time with his wife and dog.
Matthew
Matthew finished his own training in 2020 and has working as a flight instructor since. In late 2022 Matthew moved to the Phoenix valley and has enjoyed flying out of the valley for the last three years. Back home in San Diego Matthew served as an adult leader in his old Boy Scout troop, enabling boys to safely and responsibly explore the outdoors. In his free time Matthew enjoys taking road trips, or even flights, to visit his friends and family.
Stetson
Stetson started flying when he was 16 and got his commercial license when he was 18. He recently returned home from a two-year mission from Ecuador serving with his Church. He is passionate about extreme sports and spending quality time with his family. He is excited to be a part of building and training the next generation of pilots.