Sierra Charlie Alumni
From Student to Pilot
With over 97% of our alumni employed in the field of aviation, the future is bright for students at Sierra Charlie Aviation. Hear how choosing Sierra Charlie Aviation plays a major part in our student’s lives and leads them to better futures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BRANDON CARLSON
First Officer at Alaska Airlines
Brandon started at Sierra Charlie Aviation with his Private Pilot's License. After earning his certifications and ratings, Brandon worked as a flight instructor before transitioning to Skywest Airlines. He is currently a First Officer with Alaska Airlines flying a Boeing 737.
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.
RYAN LEIS
First Officer NetJets
NATE TATEIBAUM
Red Wings First Officer
ECHO CASSILL
Senior Flight Instructor
GABE GUTIERREZ
HAIDEN KARNICK
JILL TONNE
MATTHEW DEACON
Senior Flight Instructor
MIA LOXLEY
JetLynx
PATRICK PEARCE
ROBBIE SCHMITT
Senior Flight Instructor
RYAN JACOBS
TIM OLIVA