Peter was born in NJ, but has lived most of his life in NC. He discovered his passion for flying at an early age, starting when his Dad showed him ILS approaches on Flight Simulator 2004. He transformed his childhood dream into a reality by obtaining his Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Single-Engine Commercial Certificate, and Multi-Engine Add-On at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. Continuing his journey, Peter expanded his expertise by acquiring his CFI and CFII at Epic Flight Academy in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. With over 650 hours in the air, Peter has experience through various aircraft models, including Cessna, Diamond, Piper, and Cirrus (he is a Cirrus TCI (Training Center Instructor)). Peter is very excited to work with Aerowood Aviation and is looking forward to teaching the next generation of safe pilots.

Bryan was born in Queens, New York and grew up in NC. As a child he enjoyed being around airplanes. His passion for aviation grew when he spent some time plane spotting.at airports. After a Discovery Flight in 2018, Bryan was eager to start flight training. He earned his Private Pilot certificate at Aerowood in 2020, then finished the rest of his training in Gastonia, where he earned his Instrument rating and Commercial and CFI certificates.  Bryan returned to Aerowood, added his CFII certificate, and is looking forward to helping future pilots achieve their goals in aviation.

Franco started his aviation journey at 14 years old when he started flying gliders, soloing in a Glider on his 14th birthday and earning his Private Pilot certificate in a Glider on his 16th birthday. He was hooked and has been gliding ever since. After graduating high school in 2020 he attended a community college and earned an Associates in Engineering degree in 2020. While he was in school he also started Airplane flight training at Aerowood and earned all of his Airplane certificates and ratings with us. On his days off from Aerowood he works as a Glider CFI and Glider Tow Pilot. Franco is now a full time CFI and CFII-Airplane looking forward to teaching and passing on his experiences to you, his students.

Aisha grew up in a small town in NC and graduated from UNC-Charlotte with a Bachelors in Sociology and Biology. Post graduation a friend recommended she take an intro flight and that’s when her passion for aviation began! She started training right away and completed all of her flight training here in NC. Aisha enjoys everything about aviation, from the airports to training, and especially sharing it with her students. As a CFI and CFII, she is excited to be a part of your wonderful journey into the skies and looks forward to helping you achieve your aviation goals.

Daniel Kelly was born in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to the United States at age 13. The influence to become a pilot came from his older brother who is flying for an airline. While Daniel was studying biology at USF (University of South Florida), he was yearning towards a career in aviation. After having a discussion with his older brother, he decided to take a discovery flight and fell in love with aviation. Daniel earned his Private, Instrument, Commercial, Commercial-Multi, CFI, CFII, MEI ratings and certificates at ATP. Along with his passion for aviation and dedication to safety, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He is committed to shaping the next generation of skilled and confident pilots, and looks forward to guiding you on your journey to success in the skies.

Corinn was raised in a small town in Southern California. Growing up, her parents took her across the United States to instill a love for travel and aviation. After she attended the University of Arizona, she became a Flight Attendant in order to pursue a lifestyle in aviation. Two years later she decided that her true passion was to become a pilot and enrolled in a flight school in Dallas, TX. Upon completion of her Instrument, Commercial, and CFI certificates and ratings Corinn left to instruct in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After instructing in Milwaukee, she moved to the Charlotte area to instruct and added her CFII certificate. Corinn has experience with high performance, complex, and technically advanced aircraft (she is a Cirrus Training Center Instructor) She looks forward to being a part of the Aerowood community and helping you further your aviation goals.

Cory lives in Rock Hill, SC with his wife and son. Growing up in a military household, he moved across the country several times, calling the Charlotte area home since 2005. Cory spent the past 16 years working in Charlotte as a Paramedic where he earned the titles of Tactical Paramedic (working with local and federal law-enforcement agencies), as well as Assistant Operations Supervisor. After taking a Discovery Flight as a hobby, interest and desire to form a career out of aviation grew. His initial Private Pilot training was here at Monroe, he then earned his advanced ratings out of Concord, NC. He is now a TCI – Cirrus Instructor. Cory’s motivation is to help others achieve their aviation goals. Feel free to reach out via email, text, or phone to see how he can help you with your journey to the skies!

Will was born and raised in Charlotte, NC where an interest in flying and aircraft began at a very young age. While studying at NC State, Will earned his Private Pilot certificate which furthered his desire for more knowledge and experience. Following graduation, a year and a half was spent as a Pitmaster at a barbecue restaurant in RTP while he worked out plans for a career in aviation. Will then earned his CFI, CFII, MEI, and TCI (Cirrus instructor) certificates and ratings and is looking forward to creating a fun and informative learning environment with students who share a passion for all things aviation.

Kama grew up in Arizona and developed a love for travel and flying through sports competition.  She moved from Arizona to North Carolina in 2022 because she wanted to live in a state with seasons.  That same year, she became a Flight Attendant for Southwest Airlines and within a few months of working in aviation, knew she wanted to move forward to the Flight Deck!  Kama finished probation as a Flight Attendant, and three months later she was enrolled in flight school. Seven months later, she had earned her Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi certificates and ratings as well as her CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates.  Kama has experience with complex and technically advanced aircraft and is excited to help you achieve your flying goals and watch you learn and grow as a pilot!

Paul was born in a small town west of Dallas and grew up in a Navy household living in places that included Hawaii, Seattle, and Jacksonville. While in college 9/11 occurred and changed the world as we knew it. Paul joined the Air Force in 2003 as a C-17 loadmaster where he flew over 1000 combat sorties and has over 2500 hours as a loadmaster traveling the world. He has been to all seven continents and has had multiple experiences that make a well rounded aviator and instructor. After a short time in law enforcement he moved to Charlotte to be closer to family and pursue his original dream of being a pilot. Paul is a graduate of ATP and is a certified Commercial pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI, and TCI (Cirrus Instructor). With a 92 percent pass rate and over 12 check rides he qualifies as a Gold Seal certified instructor. Paul’s core values stem from the Air Force and are part of what he brings to our aviation community. Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do! He looks forward to guiding you on your aviation journey, and your continued success in your aviation goals.

Dax was born and raised in Charlotte, NC and grew up on Lake Norman. He has had many career paths and interests, from playing music in Nashville, finishing his undergraduate degree in biology at NC State, to being a wedding photographer across North Carolina. He grew up traveling with his father, a retired Navy and Delta Air Lines pilot, and finally decided to join the family business. In 2021, he was commissioned in the Air Force and attended pilot training flying the T-6A Texan II for eight months in Texas. The peak of Dax’s flying career was getting to solo the T-6 and do aerobatics over the Rio Grande. Dax has moved from the military to continue his aviation career on the civilian side as a Flight Instructor and Cirrus Training Center Instructor at Aerowood and is looking forward to inspiring and teaching other aviators.

Michael was born and raised in Charlotte NC. His love and passion for aviation developed when his uncle took him up in his Bonanza as a Christmas gift when he was 15 years old. He quickly fell in love with the freedom and enjoyment flying brought him. There was no question he wanted to be a pilot. A few years later, as a senior in high school, he made this dream a reality when he earned his Private Pilot certificate with Aerowood Aviation. He went on to get his Instrument, Commercial, Commercial-Multi, CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates and ratings with Blue Line Aviation then added his Cirrus Training Center Instructor at Aerowood. He has experience in high performance aircraft, complex aircraft, and conventional gear aircraft. He is back with Aerowood and is excited to help build the next generation of safe and confident pilots.

Mitch was born and raised in a small town in Iowa. He knew at a young age that he had a passion for aviation when his parents would bring him to Fly-In breakfasts. He graduated high school, married his sweetheart, spent some time travelling, and had two beautiful children. At age 28, he decided to finally follow his dream of pursuing a career as a pilot. Mitch graduated from the University of Dubuque in 2023 with his Bachelors in Flight Operations. During his studies, he obtained his Instrument Rating and his Commercial, CFI, and CFII certificates. He has experience in complex and technically advanced aircraft. Mitch recently moved to North Carolina with his family to escape the Iowa winters. Don’t hesitate to call or shoot him a text to see how he can help you achieve your dreams of flight!

Tyler, a Florida native, brings over a decade of experience in the United States Navy to his role as a flight instructor. Having served as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer and Door Gunner with multiple deployments to the Middle East, Tyler’s expertise and leadership skills have been honed in high-pressure environments. Transitioning to the role of a Naval instructor, where he earned the qualification of Master Training Specialist, Tyler played a pivotal role in shaping the skills and knowledge of future Naval Aviators and Rescue Swimmers, showcasing his dedication to training and mentorship. In his downtime, Tyler enjoys golfing, fitness activities, and quality time with his family by the lake. Inspired by his early experiences flying in his grandfather’s Cessna 195, Tyler developed a passion for aviation, particularly in tailwheel flying. Now, as an Aerowood Flight Instructor, he brings this passion and expertise to you and looks forward to guiding his students with patience and efficiency.

A passion for flying runs in the family, as Megan’s brother, sister, and father are all pilots. While working in healthcare after graduating college, she started flying with her sister who was a flight instructor at the time and quickly realized this is the career path she wanted for herself. Megan moved to Charlotte in 2021 and was the smiling face of Aerowood in Customer Service as she worked on her ratings. Megan earned all of her ratings and certificates through Aerowood, and is excited to help you achieve your ratings and certificates here as well!

Danielle was born in Long Island, NY but grew up in Charlotte, NC. She graduated high school in 2021 and was unsure of her career path. Her father signed her up for a Discovery flight and she was hooked. Danielle enrolled at Aerowood in 2021 while simultaneously completing her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at UNC-Charlotte. At Aerowood, Danielle earned all of her ratings and certificates from Private to CFI. Danielle looks forward to being a part of the Aerowood community and helping you achieve your aviation goals.

Jacob was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He started his aviation journey when he took aerospace engineering and avionics at Sun Valley High School. He then had his intro flight with Aerowood in 2017 and fell in love with flying. Jacob started his training in 2019 and has since completed his Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, and Flight instructor certificates and ratings through Aerowood. He is excited to work with and help the next generation of smart and safe pilots!

Bradon was born and raised in Charlotte and has had a passion for aviation from a young age. He began flight training when he was 16 years old and has loved aviation ever since. As a senior in high school, he obtained his Private Pilot certificate from Aerowood, then attended Embry Riddle as a collegiate athlete, majoring in Aeronautical Science with a minor in Homeland Security. While studying he obtained his Instrument rating, Commercial, Multi engine, and CFI. Bradon returned to Aerowood from Florida trying to escape the heat and humidity. Don’t hesitate to call or text to see how Bradon can help you pursue your aviation dreams!

Dar’s passion for aviation began at an early age, growing up immersed in the world of airplanes alongside his father. Just six days after his 17th birthday, Dar earned his Private Pilot certificate, marking the beginning of a swift progression in his aviation career. After gaining valuable experience working at Aerowood Aviation’s front desk, he achieved both his Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot certificate during the Summer of 2024. Two years after obtaining his Private Pilot certificate, and the day after his 19th birthday, Dar earned his Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate then followed with his CFI-Instrument. Dar has expertise with a wide variety of aircraft makes and models, including those from Beechcraft, Mooney, Cessna, Piper, and Grumman. Outside of his professional pursuits, Dar enjoys hands-on aircraft maintenance, writing music, leading his band, and playing volleyball. He is eager to help you achieve your aviation goals and looks forward to working with you!