FOUNDER & FAA Certified Flight Instructor

Over 1000 hours of dual given, a full time instructor, with a flexible schedule to help from obtaining your certificate to a flight review, and everything in between.

Certified Flight Instructor

As a dedicated Certified Flight Instructor at Cloud 9 Aviation, I am passionate about providing high-quality flight training with a strong emphasis on safety, precision, and student confidence. Holding a high-performance endorsement, I specialize in guiding aspiring pilots through every stage of their training, from their first flight to advanced certifications.

With a commitment to fostering a supportive and professional learning environment, I tailor each lesson to the individual needs of my students, ensuring they develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success in aviation. My ultimate goal is to help students achieve their aviation dreams while continuing to advance my own career toward the airlines. Whether you’re beginning your journey or refining your expertise, I am here to help you navigate the skies with confidence.

I started flight training in 2016, and became a flight instructor in 2022. I have over 1,300 hours of dual given, over 1,000 hours in Technically Advanced Aircraft, a high-performance endorsement, and a complex endorsement.

With an emphasis on safety, precision, and fulfillment, I have taught students seeking Private, Commercial, Flight Instructor certificates, as well as a few flight reviews. I strive to help others achieve their dreams of becoming a pilot, so they can confidently and comfortably take family and friends into the sky.

I am a full-time Certified Flight Instructor here at Cloud 9 Aviation. My flight training and degree were completed through Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering. As an ambitious and adaptable aviator with a strong work ethic, I focus on developing good aeronautical decision-making, dependability, and clear communication skills.

I utilize these skills to effectively train aspiring pilots, helping them become safe and proficient in all aspects of aviation. My approach involves creating tailored learning experiences to meet each student’s needs, ensuring they develop the necessary knowledge, judgment, and skill for both flight and ground tasks. This training helps improve pilot performance in risk management, planning, and the execution of general aviation flight operations.

FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Aerobatics

Several years of Aerobatic instruction as well as Private through Instrument rating knowledge and capabilities.

FAA Certified Flight Instructor

I got my private pilot in 2012. After a few years in the Marines I decided to peruse flying as a career. I am a CFI with a high performance, high altitude and tailwheel rating and experience flying cirrus aircraft. I will be getting my CFII and MEI soon and am a future first officer at Skyward aviation.

Joe has been in aviation as a pilot, air traffic controller and weather observer for over 20 years. He teaches ground schools as an adjunct professor at the community college of beaver county, where he is also an alumnus of the ATC program. Joe is also a graduate of Hillsdale College and has a wealth of knowledge that is highly useful in the teaching environment.

As a certified flight instructor, Joe is dedicated and highly adaptable to many learning styles. He believes it is the instructor’s primary responsibility to preserve the safety of flight while also promoting effective teaching styles for every learner. No learning problem is insurmountable and no challenge is impossible to overcome. What is necessary is a dedicated, knowledgeable and creative professional instructor to tailor a course of study to the individual student.

When not flying, Joe is a volunteer and avid outdoorsman and loving husband to his wife Maria.