Pilot Schedule Wednesday - Saturday 9-5 |
Jonah ColeCertificates & Ratings Held: CFI - Helicopter, Commercial Helicopter
Aircraft Specialization: R22, R44 Pilot Bio
Like many others, I received the "aviation 'itch" at a very young age. As a toddler, I would stare out the window pointing at the airplanes passing by in awe. Growing up, I would ride my bike to the local airport and watch the arrivals and departures until I was dragged home. At 16 years old, I started flying gliders and I knew I was hooked. My career in aviation did not start until many years later. I was an instructor for a transportation company for almost 10 years when I decided to take my first intro flight. That intro flight changed my life completely. I went on to get my certificates and yearned to learn as much as humanly possible regarding aviation. Once a pilot, I began flying around the west coast on little vacations with my family. My passion for flying and the desire to expand my knowledge has allowed me to become a flight instructor. After providing thousands of hours of flight instruction at local flight schools, including Green River Community College and volunteering at Civil Air Patrol, I found my home at Rainier Flight Service 6 years ago. As Chief Flight Instructor, I intend to use my vast training and knowledge to provide safe and effective instruction in a positive learning environment. My motto is "Safety First." Some of my hobbies include: playing classical piano, flying (of course), talking about flying, and snow skiing. |