Our Flight Instructors

Founder of Aviator.NYC, Julian is an FAA Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor with over 1,000 hours of instructional time. He has flown everything from gliders to charter jets to wide body airliners and earned all his instructor ratings while serving on active duty. Julian holds a Master of Degree in Project Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is currently a First Officer for a major U.S. airline. He's also a long-time FAASTeam Representative, passionate about elevating flight training through real-world experience and simulator-based instruction.

Jack began flying at age 14, completed his first solo at 16, and earned his Private Pilot License (PPL) at 17. He has flown Piper, Cessna, and Cirrus aircraft equipped with G1000 and other advanced avionics. With strong experience in soft-field operations, Jack is also active in preserving Katama Airfield on Martha's Vineyard.