About Me

I love aviation and teaching. I bring together 20+ years leading submarine crews throughout the world operating complex technology with a "down to earth" teaching style.

In this manner, I am not here to “time build” and “move on” to the airlines, but rather fly to teach and see you succeed. I’ve been flying for over 25 years and I have a lot of relevant work experience in teaching and operating complex equipment shown below. More about my instructing stlye.

I am also a FAA Safety Team (FAAST) representative to be invovled and give back to the local aviation community.

Mostly, I love talking aviation. I may or many not be the right instructor for you, but I'd love to converse about flying.

Feel free to ask about any of it — I’d love to discuss!

Certifications

  • Commerical Pilot, Single Engine Land
  • Flight Instructor, Airplane & Instrument
  • Ground Instructor, Advanced & Instrument

Education

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, US Naval Academy
  • M.S. Nuclear Science & Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • ph.D, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School

Work Experience

  • Mechanical Engineering Professor (Present)
  • Nuclear Power Submarine Officer (mid-2000s until 2024)
    • Four submarines
    • Nuclear Propulsion Inspector for subs and aircraft carriers
    • Submarine Executive Officer (2nd in command)

Location

  • Monterey, CA
    • Able to commute around Monterey, Salinas, South Bay area