Andrew Riesenberger

Andrew grew up on the east coast and attended the University of Delaware for his undergraduate degree. After graduating, he joined the Air Force and served at bases in Korea, Italy, Las Vegas, and Niger. The skills he learned in the service brought him to Colorado for...

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...

Matthew Hulsey

Matt’s love for flying started later in his life. Initially becoming interested in aviation in his late teens, Matt began his aviation career in 2021 going from zero time to earning his CFI, CFII, and MEI within a year. Matt’s goal is to make safe, strong,...

Joel Maxfield

Joel was born and raised in Arvada, Colorado. He was in middle school when he got to go for his first ride in a small airplane with his neighbor who owned a Cessna 206. Joel deferred his interest in aviation until September, 2022 when he decided to pursue it full...

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...