Michael Phillippi

Michael, a Minnesota native, was introduced to the aviation industry at a very young age as his parents worked for Northwest Airlines. Post high school, he enlisted in the Army, where he further cultivated his love for airplanes by jumping out of them while assigned...

Aidan Duffy

Aidan is from Eagle, Colorado, and did most of his flight training out of KBJC with the other portion taking place in Phoenix, AZ and Centennial.  Aidan discovered flying as a possibility after talking to a neighbor, and good friend, about his 25+ year career as an...

Jason Steele

Jason earned his private pilot in 2001, and quickly went on to earn his CFII, multi-engine and commercial glider ratings. In addition to flying passengers and cargo for a part 135 operation, Jason’s experience includes piloting his Grumman Cheetah throughout...

Matt Liles

Originally intending to pursue Aerospace Engineering, Matt moved to Denver in 2019 from New Mexico to attend Metropolitan State University of Denver. Shortly into his studies, he decided that being in a cockpit was far more enjoyable than being in an office and...

Andrew Shacker

Andrew is a Professional Engineer at the Lawrence Livermore Lab. He came to Bay Area Flying Club to pursue his interest in aviation, completing both his instrument and commercial ratings there. Andrew is most excited about coming back to teach at the school that...