Through the Years
A Career in Frames
I was introduced to aviation at 12 years old through a Civil Air Patrol orientation flight. That single moment changed my trajectory.
An orientation flight in a small Cessna through Civil Air Patrol opened a door I didn’t even know existed. That single flight changed my trajectory.
Civil Air Patrol became the proving ground. I soloed at 17, earned my private pilot license, and began flying family and friends — building confidence and experience one flight at a time.
At Purdue University, I advanced my flight training, became a flight instructor, towed gliders, and earned my A&P mechanic certificate. Aviation was daily life.
Two summers towing gliders in busy Northeast airspace meant changing weather, dense traffic, and nonstop decision-making. It was disciplined flying that sharpened judgment and professionalism.
At 23, I began flying the Praetor 500/600 for Flexjet. The role has taken me across oceans and into constantly changing environments, where preparation, disciplined execution, and a fanatical attention to detail keep every flight safe and smooth.
One meaningful experience at the right age can change a child's life.
One positive experience can change the entire trajectory of a person's life — just like it changed mine.
I had mentors. I had access. Most kids don't.
Young Aviators Lab exists to give kids structured exposure early — to show them how disciplined thinking works, and what responsibility looks like.
Because aviation isn't about memorization. It's about responsibility.
Knowing when to go — and when not to
Reading conditions before they become problems
Checklists over gut feelings
Built from competence, not bravado