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Frank Allen, Check Instructor, G-1000 Expert, LEX
Students really enjoy Frank's easy-going teaching style. It's simple: Safety first, checklist and trim. Frank's playful mantra can often be heard: "Don't sweat the small stuff - take care of the important stuff." On the more serious side, Frank also lavishes praise on students when they reach a high standard. "I love taking a stressed-out guy who's lost the jazz - and show him how to get it back - and how to make it fun."."  With great people and exciting planes - it's easy to do.

Kris Blasius, Check Instructor, Bonanza Expert, LEX
"I know how important it is that a pilot FEEL confident and comfortable. I dedicate 110% to my students, so they can go where they want and do what they wish as pilots. My greatest reward as an instructor is to see my students reach their goals. I'm happy to be working at a great place that gives the instructors the tools and resources that we need to make the very best, safest pilots anywhere." Kris has recently passed the ATP knowledge exam with an impressive score. Congratulations Kris.

Mickey Delo, A&P LOU
We chose Mickey from a large stack of resumes. His credentials and more than 10 years of experience, working on every kind of general aviation are impressive, but also, he's just FUN to work with. "I love tinkering on planes. My favorite words are, "it's fixed this time, you won't have any more trouble."  Mickey's smile is permanent - he looks like this all day, everyday. "I chose to work at Aero-Tech because of the wide range of aircraft this shop sees. The technicians here are well trained and the Boss keeps us on our toes - I'm proud to be part of this team."

Howard Crawford, Line, K24
Howard loves every aspect of aviation.  He recently sold his C-310, which he rebuilt, replacing it with a new project: a C-210. He can call out airplane statistics and trivia facts at a glance.  As a pilot, he enjoys flying and just hanging out with pilots.  He says that his experience has taught him how to run an efficient line department and to help pilots and passengers get to where they want to be - quickly.

John Davis, Training Center Instructor
John is a retired US Airways 767 captain. He's logged 25,000 flight hours in a little bit of everything. He's been in challenging situations and brings his experience to your recurrent training environment. Today he leads the Aero-Tech activities in the simulator center, specializing in the recurrent training needs of our complex single and multi piston customers. Each training session with John is intense and is a true practical-learning experience. Click here to see John's complete resume.

Lori Dubarry, Dispatch, LOU
Lori is our bright and delightful student-cheerleader. She attends the University of Louisville full-time and is working toward a Private Pilot certificate. Lori works part-time as a dispatcher - in fact, she has been with us since we opened the Louisville facility. Lori has a twin sister who is equally enthusiastic about flying and about our students. We feel lucky to have Lori as part of our family. While working at Aero-Tech, Lori met Aero-Tech flight instructor Levi White. They will marry this summer. ...ah, love blooms at Aero-Tech, again.

Brian Fortney, Expert Instructor LOU
Brian started with Aero-Tech as a student pilot working on his Private Pilot certificate. Today he has grown into a hardworking instructor, helping his students through their training program. Brian began his adult life in another professional career - but fell in love with the skies, planes and people of aviation. He is an inspiration to anyone who is not 100% happy in a current career situation and is looking for the courage to make a change. "I feel happy all the time I'm at work. This is a supportive and nurturing place to work and to learn."

Patty Hadley, Administrative Assistant, K24
"The people are what's its all about ... the people here are awesome!" Originally from Cincinnati, OH, Patty was bought in to keep the maintenance department organized and under control. "I feel fortunate that the people I work with are true professionals who care about not just the planes they work on but the people who will be riding in those planes." Patty just purchased a new house where she lives with her dog and mom.

Chuck Hunt, Maintenance Supervisor, IA, LOU
Chuck is a very special human being that makes you feel warm-and-fuzzy just being around him. Chuck has been in aviation all his live and has more than 40 years experience in all aspects of aviation maintenance. If is breaks - he can fix it. If it doesn't work right - he can diagnose it. And if it needs a unique part - he will seek it out and buy it right. This man delights in the smallest detail of perfection. In his shop you will commonly hear "make it right and by golly get it right the first time." Chuck and his family transferred from Santa Claus, IN to work with us.
 

Jeff Leach, A&P K24
We transplanted Jeff, his family and horses from Panama City, FL to work with us. We fell in love with his easy going style immediately. Jeff loves to tease and cut up during breaks, but on the job, he's intent and methodical. Jeff's tool box is the largest in all the land - the right tool for everything and everything neatly placed in it's special spot. Overtime? "No problem", says Jeff, "I'm here until the job is done." Jeff is working on his IA and hope to have it complete soon. Att-a-boy Jeff!

Paul Lucas, Instructor, LEX
Paul first started flying with Aero-Tech at the age of 11. He worked for several summers as a dispatcher and today he is a flight instructor working toward an aviation degree. He attends Purdue University, but returns home each summer and on breaks to instruct at his favorite flight school. Aero-Tech, of course - "... I just always keep coming back to Aero-Tech." According to Paul, "learning to fly isn't difficult, but it does require discipline. Its my job to help make the learning curve as easy and fun as possible."

David Maultsby, Senior Instructor, G-1000 Expert, LOU
David is an active in FAA Safety Counselor and loves to help people get involved in aviation.  As a senior instructor, David instructs primary and upper level pilot candidates but most enjoys conducting "Introductory Flights", introducing people to flying.  David's instructional style is very friendly but challenging.  "I believe that pilots want to be good and it's up to me to give my students the experience and the exposure to new information for them to be the best they can e."

Arlynn McMahon, Training Center Manager, LEX
Arlynn soloed on her 16th birthday. Received her Private on her 17th, a commercial on her 18th and missed her ATP on her 23rd by 3 days due to weather. Today she is active conducting insurance approved, recurrent training for pilots flying complex-singles and cabin-class twins. "Aero-Tech is actually 2 flights schools under one roof - Part 141 initial certification training AND the recurrent training associated with a Part 142 Training Center. Customers get lifelong training at Aero-Tech." Click to see Arlynn's complete resume.

Jim Melton, Facility Manager, Assistant Chief Instructor LOU
Jim is a native Kentuckian, graduating from Centre College. He is also an FAA Safety Counselor and heads up our aviation degree program with Utah Valley State College.  Jim's passion for flying is never ending. "My goal for students is that they gain something profitable and useful from every lesson."  Flying is a great hobby and a wonderful career.  I love working with our young cadets in the Aero-Tech Youth Programs.  Jim and his wife Melinda have two small copilots and live in Louisville.

Charlie Monette, Pilot Examiner, LEX
Our founder and President is an active Training Center instructor for recurrent training programs. Its normal for him to fly a Lancair, a Duke, a Malibu and a Saratoga all in a single days work.  "I believe that flying should be safe, fun and it should be easy."  It doesn't matter if you're piloting a 172 or a Piper Malibu - the basics of being a good aviation citizen are the same. Charlie is an ATP and FAA designated pilot examiner.  When he's not at the airport, Charlie enjoys sailing and snow skiing - and when you live in KY that's a very good reason to be a pilot. See Charlie's full resume.

Joe McCullough, Instructor, LEX
"I'm so happy as an instructor that I pinch myself everyday!  I don't really feel I go 'to work' - this is fun. Maybe I'll fly with the airlines one day, but for now I love teaching and want all my students to love flying as much as I do." Joe specializes in our accelerated and Fast Track Career programs, and spends much of his ""free-time" hanging out at the airport, helping students to launch their aviation goals in the shortest amount of time. "There's no place I'd rather be," says Joe. We hired Joe away from Oregon to fly with our customers.

Jeff Mehling, Instructor, LEX
Jeff is a true pro who really cares about his students and their success.  Jeff's instruction style is easy-going with lots of ""atta-boy's" and "goooood job!"s.  "I want every lesson to be a knowledge-filled trip for my customer!   There is no better place to fly than at Aero-Tech. I chose to work here over other flight schools because the staff is supportive, the place is professional and the aircraft are EX-cell-ent."  Jeff is a student of aviation with multiple prestigious degrees in aviation, flight and aviation-administration.

Wayne Poole, Director of Maintenance, IA, K24
Wayne says, " I AM smiling!" Having been in aviation all his live, Wayne has over 30 years aviation maintenance experience in general aviation, airline and transport class aircraft.  Wayne's first day of work at Aero-Tech was on 9/11.  Prior to coming to Aero-Tech, he worked as an aviation mechanic in Africa. We are thrilled to have him here. Wayne earned an FAA AMT Award in 2003. He and his staff are responsive and prompt to fix maintenance issues.

Valerie Salven, Ground Instructor, LEX
Valerie earned her ratings at Aero-Tech.  She is most famous as a featured author published many times in Plane & Pilot Magazine.  Valerie's most memorable flight was to Key West.  She hopes to make flying fun and easier for students by teaching practical applications to information. Valerie authors some of our simulator curriculums. Her curriculums are unique to allow pilots to "do it, then go back do the flight again, making a different decision to see how the outcome changes."

Graig Satkamp, Instructor, G-1000 Expert, Columbia 400, LEX
Graig has given hundreds of hours of flight instruction in a wide range of venues including university programs, flying clubs, and in customer owned aircraft. "I believe in giving my student practical training. I want my students to say, "I've seen this before and I know how to handle it." I also like to think that students are learning every minute we're together and not forgetting to have fun in the process." Graig holds a Professional Aviation BS Degree from from Indiana State University - Terra Haute.

Tim Talton, Senior & Check Instructor, LOU
Few students ever get the opportunity to fly with such an exceptional instructor.  Tim brings flying down to earth in simple terms that anyone can understand.  He is fun to fly with but tough to impress.  Tim works for UPS and instructs Aero-Tech students part-time.  But even on a part-time schedule, he puts in alot of flying each week.  Students tell us that they learn a great deal in one hour with Tim.  His experience and maturity make him a natural check-airman.  Tim is also an A & P and has recently earned an MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.