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 students’ lives and leads them to better futures.
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 737 for Southwest 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.
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 now flies the Challenger 650 for 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. He now flies the Citation Longitude at NetJets.
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 Southwest 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 Hawaiian.
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.