LEARN TO FLY WITH AN EXPERIENCED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IN A FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT.

Christopher Braun
​Owner, A&P, CFII

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Christopher, an EAA Lifetime member #808722, has been a pilot since 1999. He graduated from Vanderbilt University, with a B.S. in Economics, and New England Law School with a J.D. He worked in the FAA Regional Counsel's office and an aviation law firm for experience with the legal side of aviation. He then pursued a career in financial services with Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch and other companies, before starting his own company. Having been fortunate to grow and sell the company, he followed his dream of starting a flight school and aviation services company and becoming an FAA Airframe and Powerplant mechanic. He's had a passion for aviation since his parents got him Microsoft Flight Simulator in the 2nd grade, and loves all aspects of aviation. He has two wonderful children and enjoys many different kinds of outdoor activities.


Elisha Richards
Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI

Elisha’s passion for aviation began as a young girl attending California air shows. Once she became old enough, she started as a flight attendant for Horizon Air. In 2019 she left the airline industry in pursuit of a pilot career. In one year’s time, she received all of her ratings, including CFI, CFII, MEI as well as some jet experience. Elisha has a heart for aviation and wants to help inspire others who may be considering a career in aviation.

Eduardo G. Jiron
​Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP

Eduardo's experience covers more than 40 years.  He has extensive aviation experience, including: flight instruction, commercial flight cargo transportation; military and FAA air traffic & flight service experience. His FAA certificates include: Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor Airplane Multiengine and Single Engine Land, Instrument Airplane, Control Tower Operator & Certified Pilot Weather Briefer. In addition, he also holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He is married with children and is a long time California resident. His hobbies include world traveling, going to air shows, and studying the history of aviation. He is a sport nut as well, with tennis, cycling, skiing, back packing and mountaineering.

Kevin Cummings
Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP

Kevin began flying in 1998 earning his private pilot certificate just prior to joining the United States Air Force. He flew C-130s and C-17s for the Air Force most of his military career. He recently returned to the world of general aviation and now flies regularly around California and all the neighboring states. He is really passionate about teaching and is  dedicated to helping his students reach their flying goals.
Ross Fuentes
Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI
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Ross is a lifelong aviation enthusiast with dreams of becoming an airline pilot. His brother, uncle, and great-uncle are experienced airline pilots that have been instrumental in supporting his training. Ross is a product of NorCal Flight Center starting his flight training here and earning his private pilot certificate. After NorCal, he went on to achieve his CFI, CFII, and MEI at ATP Flight School. We are very excited to have Ross return to NorCal Flight Center to join our team as an instructor. His passions include watching sports, working out, and traveling. ​

William Barker
Flight Instructor, CFI, AGI

William has been flying since 2018 but has had a passion for flying since he was 8 years old. He has experience flying skydivers in Pennsylvania and is dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams in aviation. William also has experience in different areas of aviation including management at Envoy Air and at NorCal Flight Center. He has a fun engaging personality and is determined to showing you the exciting sides of aviation while also making safety a priority. His ultimate goal is to fly for American Airlines. His hobbies including playing music, cooking, stand up comedy, and spending time with his loved ones.
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Shiraz Souliman
Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII

Shiraz has a lot of airline experience after working for Emirates Airlines Operations for 11 years being based in Dubai. He learned how to fly in Florida in 2016 and has been flying ever since. He is now a CFI/CFII and is also now currently working on his MEI. Super passionate for aviation and flying, his ultimate goal is to rejoin Emirates Airlines as a first officer on the Airbus A380. Shiraz loves to travel around the world and go skydiving. He is an active volunteer at Aerospace Museum of California.
Keegan Kilby
​Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI
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Keegan began his flight training in 2021 after years of working in the airline operations industry with multiple major airlines. Throughout his career in aviation, he has gained a large amount of knowledge about the industry. Before starting in aviation, Keegan attended college in Mississippi, Arizona, and Santa Barbara with a focus on American History. After working with Delta Airlines, he made the jump to flying airplanes with ATP Flight School in Sacramento, graduating with all CFI Certificates in March of 2022. His long term goal is to fly for a commercial airline flying an Airbus. His hobbies outside of flying include all sports, off-roading, playing video games and spending time with family.
Ryan Pavey
Operations Manager, PPL
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Having been around aviation his whole life, Ryan has always loved airplanes and had an interest in aviation. Ryan graduated from the University of California, Irvine with his B.S. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Earth System Sciences. Ryan’s studies in meteorology and other Earth systems rekindled his interests in aviation, and Ryan became even more interested in aviation after trying Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. In 2021, Ryan decided that he would like to become a pilot and pursue aviation as a career. Ryan’s goal is to become an airline pilot, and he is currently working on becoming a CFI.