MEET THE TEAM

Rob graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Aviation and has been passionate about flying ever since. When he’s not leading the team, you can often find him in the cockpit of a Honda Jet, pursuing his love of aviation. 

Jake Todd grew up north of Knoxville in the town of Helenwood, TN. Jake attended college at Middle Tennessee State University where he obtained a bachelor’s in aerospace along with his Private Pilot’s certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot’s certificate, Multi-Engine add-on, and Certified Flight Instructor certificate. Jake’s goal is to one day fly cargo operations for FedEx. Aside from flying, Jake is very active in his local church, enjoys dirt bike riding, and spending time with his family. Jake strives to help his students become safe, proficient pilots and help lead them on to a lifelong love for aviation.
 

Cade Price was born and raised in East Tennessee, grew up in Maryville. Cade did his training at American Flyers in Pompano Beach, Florida. He earned his Private, instrument, commercial, multi engine, CFI and CFI-I while attending flyers. Cade enjoys spending time with his family as well as hiking in the smokies. Cade hopes to spread his aviation passion down to his students to make safe, proficient pilots as they reach their aviation goals. 

Corbin Price was born and raised in East Tennessee, grew up in Maryville and attended Maryville High School. Corbin did his training at American Flyers in Pompano Beach, Florida. He earned his Private, instrument, commercial, multi engine, CFI and CFI-I while attending flyers. Corbin enjoys spending time with his family as well as being outdoors and playing sports outside. With Corbin’s love of flying, he hopes to pass down that knowledge to his students to enhance their flying experience and assist in reach their goals. 

Nathan grew up in Maryville and attended Maryville High School. Nathan got his PPL at Downtown Island then pursued a degree in aviation from Middle Tennessee State University.  He earned his instrument, commercial, multi engine, CFI and CFI-I while MTSU. Nathan hopes to fly for FedEx or UPS someday. Aside from flying Nathan enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with his friends.  He hopes to lead his students to excel in aviation in a safe and efficient manner.

Richard is originally from Spokane, Washington. He is a retired veteran who served overseas for over 14 years in Germany. When he got out of the military he pursued his pilot license. His first transport pilot position was as the PIC on the Saab 340 B. He then became the owner of a flight school in Orlando, Florida for a couple of years. From there Richard became a transport pilot for a large commuter airline that is subcontract to Delta, United and American. He was the PIC on the Saab 340 A and the Embraers 170/190. Rich’s skills include ATP, CFII, MEI, Drone Pilot. He has logged over 28,000 Flight Hours, 17,200 Turbine Hours and has given over 7,500 Instruction Hours.

Richard moved to the Knoxville area to be closer to where his wife’s family has resided in the Smoky Mountains since the Colonial Times. He has two grown daughters who reside in Arizona and Michigan. He just became a proud grandpa last Winter. His passion for flying is very evident to all of his students.