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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.

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OUR TEAM

MEET OUR TEAM

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Chad Kotajarvi

Director / Owner
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Michele Keilman

Pilot Examiner / Owner
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Kim Miller

Office Administrator
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Sullivan  Payne
CFI, CFII, MEI

Commercial Pilot, ASEL / AMEL

CFII

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Jacob Cook
CFI, CFII, ME

Commercial Pilot ASEL/AMEL

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Lauren Bustedo
CFI, CFII

Commercial Pilot and
Flight Instructor

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INSTRUCTORS

FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS

Coming Soon

Justin Dunham, CFI

Commercial Pilot ASEL / AMEL

CFII

Coming Soon

Andy Hardage, CFI, CFII, MEI

Commercial Pilot ASEL / AMEL

CFII-MEI

Coming Soon

Tapan Sen, CFI, CFII, MEI

ATP Pilot ASEL/AMEL

CFI

MASCOT

PPA MASCOT

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Patriot Pilot Academy's Mascot

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Piper

Company Mascot 
Lead Problem Solver &
Crumb Finding Expert

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