Mason Cito

Mason Cito started his career with Western Air Flight Academy in 2021 as front desk dispatch, moved to maintenance assistant, and finally, landed as a CFI in early 2025. Mason’s enjoyment of physics and teaching, as well as his experience in an aircraft maintenance...

Riley Kromer

Born and raised in Eagle, Colorado, Riley always wanted to fly. He started flying in 2022, and completed all of his flight training at Western Air Flight Academy under the MSU Denver 141 partnership. He is a current student at MSU Denver under the Professional Flight...

Amanda Anderson

Amanda Anderson is a Colorado native whose love for aviation was inspired by her grandfather, a talented pilot who shared his passion for the skies. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Aviation and Aerospace Science from MSU Denver, concentrating in the Professional...

Ryan Carnevali

Ryan is a San Jose local who grew up watching airliners fly their approach into San Jose International. After his father got him Microsoft Flight Simulator as a child, he knew that he wanted to pursue a career as a pilot when he grew up. Outside of aviation, Ryan...

Chuck Schumacher

Chuck is a Captain for Frontier Airlines and based in Denver.  Chuck began flying at age 16 and has never quit.  He loves GA and has owned a couple of planes over the years.