Our People

Jim has been at the helm of St. Charles Flying Service for decades, building one of the premier flight training facilities in the Midwest.

Manages administrative operations, student accounts, and ensures smooth daily office functions.

Oversees safety programs, conducts safety meetings, and ensures compliance with FAA regulations.

Our Chief Instructor oversees all flight training operations and ensures the highest standards of safety and instruction quality.

Assists in managing flight training operations and provides advanced instruction for instrument and commercial students.

Dedicated to providing quality primary flight training and helping students achieve their aviation goals.

Passionate about aviation education with a focus on instrument training and cross-country operations.

Specializes in tailwheel instruction and enjoys sharing the joy of stick-and-rudder flying.

Former airline pilot now sharing knowledge with the next generation of aviators.

Focuses on providing thorough ground instruction and scenario-based training.

Multi-engine specialist helping students achieve their commercial and ATP goals.

Enjoys working with students from their first flight through advanced certificates.

Brings corporate aviation experience to primary and advanced flight instruction.

Specializes in Sport Pilot training and light sport aircraft operations.

Dedicated to safety-focused training and building confident, capable pilots.

Background in aeronautical engineering brings technical depth to flight instruction.

Glass cockpit specialist with extensive Garmin G1000 instruction experience.

Leads private, instrument, and commercial ground school classes with comprehensive knowledge transfer.

Manages daily flight operations, scheduling, and ensures smooth aircraft dispatch for all flights.

Handles scheduling, aircraft dispatch, and provides customer service for flight school operations.

Assists with scheduling, fuel services, and ensuring aircraft are ready for training and rental flights.

Provides dispatch services and customer support during peak weekend flying times.

Oversees all maintenance operations ensuring our fleet meets the highest safety and reliability standards.

Experienced aviation mechanic specializing in piston aircraft maintenance and repair.

Handles routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on our training fleet.

Specializes in avionics installation and maintenance for both traditional and glass cockpit aircraft.

Experienced in multi-engine aircraft maintenance and complex systems.