• HOME
  • FLIGHT TRAINING
  • AIRCRAFT
  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • PARTS AND SUPPLIES
  • FAA TESTING
  • FINANCING
  • PLANNING
  • INSTRUCTORS
  • CONTACT
LINCOLN FLIGHT TRAINING, SACRAMENTO FLIGHT TRAINING, AUBURN FLIGHT TRAINING
  • HOME
  • FLIGHT TRAINING
  • AIRCRAFT
  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • PARTS AND SUPPLIES
  • FAA TESTING
  • FINANCING
  • PLANNING
  • INSTRUCTORS
  • CONTACT

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

Picture

Christopher Braun
​Owner, A&P, CFII

Picture

Christopher, an EAA Lifetime member #808722, has been a pilot since 2000. 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 advisory firm. After growing the firm, he followed his dream of starting a company in the aviation industry 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.

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

Picture
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

Picture
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
Picture

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. ​

Shiraz Souliman
Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII

Picture
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
Picture
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.


Daniel Cervantes
Flight Instructor, CFI
Picture
Daniel is an accomplished flight instructor with a passion for aviation and a commitment to safety. He obtained a BA in Cinema and Digital Media from the University of California Davis, followed by several years working at a Los Angeles film production company before discovering his love for flying. Currently, he holds a CFI certification and his next goal is obtain CFII and MEI rating, with the ultimate goal of becoming an airline pilot. Apart from his professional pursuits, Daniel is an ardent adventurer who enjoys backpacking, camping, and kayaking. He plans to one day obtain a bush plane to go airplane camping in remote regions and film wildlife.




Chris Vogel
Flight Instructor, CFI
Picture
Chris had his first flight lesson at the young age of 14 and received his Private Pilot License at 18. His love for flying began when his great-grandfather would tell him stories about building and flying airplanes. Chris received his B.S. in Graphic Design from CSUMB and quickly realized after he graduated that he wanted to pursue a career in aviation. His end goal is to be an airline pilot. When Chris isn’t flying he enjoys traveling, snowboarding, off-roading and spending quality time with his family and friends. ​




Ryan Pavey
Operations Manager, PPL, IR
Picture

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.  



  • HOME
  • FLIGHT TRAINING
  • AIRCRAFT
  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • PARTS AND SUPPLIES
  • FAA TESTING
  • FINANCING
  • PLANNING
  • INSTRUCTORS
  • CONTACT