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ABOUT US
In an ever-changing market, finding the right training program might seem like an impossible task. We have been around the industry and understand where the other schools have fallen short. We are committed to not making the same mistakes by only hiring the industry’s finest professionals and holding them to the highest standards.
At Patriot Pilot Academy, we’re committed to providing the highest quality education focused on leadership, innovation and advanced skills. Our program is flexible and our Instructors are the best. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, fly the skys and make new friends - get in touch today.
OUR TEAM
MEET OUR TEAM
GROUND OPS +
Chad Kotajarvi
Director / Owner
Michele Keilman
Pilot Examiner / Owner
Kim Miller
Office Administrator
Sullivan Payne
CFI, CFII, MEI
Commercial Pilot, ASEL / AMEL
CFII
Jacob Cook
CFI, CFII, ME
Commercial Pilot ASEL/AMEL
CFII-MEI
Lauren Bustedo
CFI, CFII
Commercial Pilot and
Flight Instructor
CFI
INSTRUCTORS
FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
Justin Dunham, CFI
Commercial Pilot ASEL / AMEL
CFII
Andy Hardage, CFI, CFII, MEI
Commercial Pilot ASEL / AMEL
CFII-MEI
Tapan Sen, CFI, CFII, MEI
ATP Pilot ASEL/AMEL
CFI
MASCOT
PPA MASCOT
Ground Instructor
Patriot Pilot Academy's Mascot
Piper
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Lead Problem Solver &
Crumb Finding Expert
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