Andrew was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. He attended the University of Central Florida graduating with a Business Management degree and entered the real estate industry. He moved to Colorado and got his RE Brokers license while living in Vail and enjoying the beautiful mountains for skiing and hiking. He then decided to make his passion for flying a career and started flight training with the intention of flying for the airlines. He currently serves as a flight instructor at Tampa Bay Aviation and enjoys sharing the passion of flying with others.

Drew grew up in the suburbs of Orlando and moved over to Tampa to attend USF. Throughout college he officiated junior ice hockey in the NAHL and USHL. After graduating, he decided business wasn’t for him and began flight training. He is eager to instruct pilots and help them reach their goals.

Mekenzie grew up in St.Petersburg Fl. While working on her bachelor’s she went on a discovery flight that sparked her love for flying. She decided to make the switch to a career in aviation knowing that she would be able to continue her love for teaching while building hours instructing. Her goal is to work for one of the major airlines and explore as much of the world as possible.

Cameron was born in Davenport Iowa and has always loved all things aviation. He and his family would attend the local airshows whenever they stopped by their town. He never planned on making a career out of aviation until his junior year at Palm Harbor University High School where he took a career aptitude test and his top career recommendation was “Pilot.” After receiving the results, Cameron took a discovery flight out of Tampa Bay Aviation and fell in love with aviation all over again. He would soon enroll with TBA and complete his Private, Instrument, and Commercial licenses. He has a passion for teaching and is eager to help others achieve their goals.

Cindy grew up in the Tampa Bay Area. She is a former college track and field athlete with an accounting degree. Upon graduation, she worked in corporate auditing then later moved back to Tampa Bay and switched to education. She has worked at a middle school for 8 years and coaches high school track, but her favorite role is being a mom. She has always loved big airports and traveling domestic and international so she decided it was time for a career change. Tampa Bay Aviation allowed her to pick her training schedule around work. Her eventual goal is to work for the airlines. She is excited to combine her love of teaching and love of flying together as a CFI.

Charles grew up in Seminole Florida. He attended the University of South Florida, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. While completing his degree, Charles received flight training at Tampa Bay Aviation, where he achieved all of his ratings. He is an avid outdoorsmen and adventure seeker. Charles has always enjoyed sharing a birds eye view with his friends and family, and is excited to share his passion for flying with other aviation enthusiasts.

Griffin Gabler was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where his passion for aviation took flight. After attending the University of Arizona, Griffin pursued his aviation training, gaining experience in a variety of programs and airports. With a deep love for teaching and helping others achieve their aviation goals, Griffin thrives in guiding aspiring pilots through their training. Whether he’s flying to new destinations or sharing his knowledge, he finds joy in every aspect of the aviation world.

Caleb grew up in northern Kentucky, just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Louisville. During his senior year of college he took a discovery flight and was hooked after that. After graduating, he completed all of his ratings up to CFI in Cincinnati. He relocated to the Tampa area to help with his dream of a career in aviation and education.

Steven grew up in Key West, Florida but began his aviation career in Pompano Beach. He has a deep love for the outdoors, he enjoys spending his time doing water sports, fishing, golfing, and anything that keeps him active. With his experience in aviation, Steven is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and helping to shape the next generation of pilots.

Elliott was born and raised in Paris France and moved to Boston at the age of 11 where he attended high school and College. After graduating with a degree in construction management, he went on to work as a project manager in the commercial construction field. It took him about three years to realize that his true passion lay in aviation, and he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue a career in the aviation industry. Elliott has done all his training in the greater Tampa area and is excited to share his passion and knowledge to those with similar goals as his.

Mario’s career in Aviation began after joining the Navy as an aviation mech before becoming an Aircrewman and flying for the Navy as aircrew. He retired after 26 years and is previously worked for TBA as an instructor from 2019-2021 and is back to enjoy teaching and flying in the Tampa area.

Originally from Colombia, Magdiel moved to the U.S. at 15 with big dreams. As the first in her family to pursue aviation, she began working at an FBO, where she met passionate aviators who inspired her career. Now a CFI, Magdiel is dedicated to sharing that same love of flight with her students.