Our Flight Instructors
Meet Our Team
Meet the team who inspires and teaches students to confidently take the aviation industry by storm. Whatever your dreams are when it comes to flying, we can help you achieve them!
ARMON HAGHIGHAT
First Officer at NetJets
Armon started flying with Sierra Charlie Aviation at the age of 18. In just three short years, Armon moved on and became the youngest hire in NetJets history. Today he is a First Officer flying the Citation Latitude.
CLAY HERBERT
First Officer at iAero Airlines
While attending Arizona State University, Clay finished his certificates and ratings with Sierra Charlie. He quickly worked his way up to become a gold seal instructor. Clay joins iAero Airlines as a First Officer flying a Boeing 737.
DON STANDHARDT
Chief Pilot
Don took his first college course, Private Pilot Ground School, at age 14. He now has over 15,000 flight hours. Read Full Bio
ECHO CASSILL
Senior Flight Instructor
JEFF PETROFF
First Officer at NetJets
Jeff came to Sierra Charlie Aviation from Portland, OR after touring several other flight schools. Within 24 months, Jeff went from having zero flight experience to becoming a First Officer at Thrive Aviation in a Citation CJ3. When he's off of his general rotation, he still comes back to instruct.
JIM SCHUMAN
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
Jim became a CFII so he could share his love of aviation with others. Read Full Bio
JOE SCIOLLA
Vice President
KENZIE RENNHACK
First Officer at iAero Airlines
After a record 21 successful student sign-offs as an instructor at Sierra Charlie Aviation, Kenzie now flies a Boeing 737 as a First Officer with iAero Airlines.
LUKE ORMSBY
Aviator Program Director
MATTHEW DEACON
Senior Flight Instructor
NATE TATEIBAUM
Red Wings First Officer
PUA MOORE
First Officer at Skywest Airlines
After spending years working as a flight attendant with Hawaiian Airlines, Pua started with Sierra Charlie Aviation in 2019. After receiving her certifications, ratings and weathering the Covid-19 pandemic, she now works as a First Officer with Skywest Airlines.
ROBBIE SCHMITT
Senior Flight Instructor
RYAN LEIS
First Officer NetJets
SCOTT CAMPBELL
Owner & Senior Flight Instructor
Scott formed Sierra Charlie Aviation to help students reach their dream of becoming pilots. If Scott up in the air flying, you will find him at the Ice Rink playing hockey. Read Full Bio
TOM DEYOUNG
American Airlines First Officer
Tom has loved airplanes since he was little. He started flying when he went to college and graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Science.