All Colorado Flight Center instructors are certificated flight instructors (CFIs), authorized by the FAA to conduct ground and flight training. Flight training is conducted according to the policies specified in our Operations Manual. Our instructors have a wide variety of experience in primary, advanced, instrument, multi-engine, and mountain flying instruction. Additionally, we are Western Colorado's only flight school on the leading edge of cockpit and avionics technology. Ask around! You won't find another flight school that can compete with our hours, experience, and knowledge of Garmin, Bendix/King, Avidyne, Chelton, and other advanced EFIS systems. Don't spend your valuable lesson time teaching your instructor how to work your panel; come to the experts and get the most out of your flight instruction dollar.

GRAND JUNCTION:
Collin Fay	Collin began flying in 1989, and now has logged over 5000 hours of flight time, including more than 2800 hours of instruction given. His credentials include CFI, CFI-IA, AGI, and MEI. He is also a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner working under authority of the Salt Lake City FSDO. e-mail Collin
Bradley Sullivan	It has been 10 years since Bradley taught his first student. Professional flight instructor and career pilot, Bradley brings energy and confidence to each flight as well as thousands of hours of dual instruction. When asked "do you ever get tired of teaching?" he replies, "some folks love their jobs, I truly enjoy teaching people to fly!" e-mail Bradley
Marisa Fay	Marisa Fay founded Parkwest Air Tours in 1999 and has managed that business since its inception. A private pilot, Marisa also serves as an Officer to Colorado Flight Center, and assists part-time with its promotional and administrative efforts. Her greatest joy has been introducing pilots from all over the globe to the beautiful landscapes of North America by plane, and feels blessed to have numerous lasting friendships come as a result of the business. e-mail Marisa
Curtis Thomas	Curt moved to Colorado in 2006 to enjoy the beautiful vistas and to share his passion for aviation as an educator and pilot for Colorado Flight Center. Curtis is originally from Wisconsin, where he initially began flying in 1991. After working as a geologist, he returned to his true calling and pursued a career in aviation. Curt has 3000 hours instruction given and specializes in multi-engine instruction with over 600 hours instruction given. His credentials include CFI (Certified Flight Instructor), CFI-IA (Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane), and MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor). e-mail Curt
Jasson Farmer	Jasson began flying in 2006, after many years of longing to get into aviation. He is a native of Colorado, completing his training in Grand Junction before moving to Michigan to attend school to receive his A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) license. Flying in the mountains of Colorado and the inclement weather of Michigan has given Jasson a wide variety of experiences. Jasson started instructing in 2009 and has a passion to fly and a passion to teach. There is no greater joy for Jasson than to be able to pass his knowledge of aviation on to his students. e-mail Jasson
Jordan Gunther	Born and raised in Grand Junction, Jordan began his aviation career in 2007 when he attended Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely. There he received an Associates Degree in aviation, along with his CFI, and began instructing. Currently, he is working on a Bachelors Degree in Aviation and enjoys being back in the sky he knows and loves. Jordan shares his passion for teaching by saying, “I love flying because it is always changing - as a flight instructor I am always learning.” e-mail Jordan
Jeriel Livingston	Jeriel is the most recent addition to our staff as office manager. After moving to Grand Junction in 2000 she grew such a love for the landscape and seasons that she stayed and began her own family. She enjoys being immersed in the aeronautical world and can’t wait to experience it all. When asked what drives her enthusiasm she replies, “Who wouldn’t want to experience a career where you literally can have your head in the clouds?” e-mail Jeriel
RIFLE:
Jay Cronk	Jay joined Colorado Flight Center in 2009 when the flight school began operations at Garfield County Airport in Rifle, CO. He has taught many new pilots to fly and helped experienced pilots obtain advanced ratings and licenses. Jay learned to fly in the Colorado Mountains and has flown throughout the west and also completed several trips from coast to coast. He has extensive experience in glass cockpits from both Garmin and Avidyne. Jay’s credentials include CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor), CFI-IA (Certificated Flight Instructor - Instrument Airplane), and MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor).e-mail Jay
COMIC RELIEF:
Luna	Luna has been at CFC since 2010. She works part-time in customer service (meeting, greeting and, sometimes, annoying the customers) as well as security detail (keeping the West Star property rabbit-free). While not an enthusiastic flyer, she has logged several hours in Collin and Marisa’s 210.