Staff

Quality Instruction

NS Aviation flight instructors combine thousands of total hours in the air. Our highly qualified and experienced instructors provide top quality, one-on-one instruction. Whether you are learning to fly for pleasure or training for a commercial pilot certificate, our instructors can handle all your flight training requirements.

Nick Schillen, Chief Pilot

Nick Schillen, Chief Pilot
Founder/CEO NS Aviation
Over 11,000 hours flight time
Former US Air Force pilot

Dave Mack, Assistant Chief Pilot

Dave Mack, Assistant Chief Pilot
Multi-engine Check Pilot
Multi-and-Single Engine Instructor
Over 5,000 hours flight time

Santiago Giraldo, Flight Instructor

Santiago Giraldo, Flight Instructor
Multi-and-Single Engine Instructor
Over 1,000 hours flight time

Edwin Garcia, Flight Instructor

Edwin Garcia, Flight Instructor
Single Engine Instructor
Over 1,000 hours flight time

Scott Smith, Flight Instructor

Scott Smith, Flight Instructor
Multi-and-Single Engine Instructor
Over 500 hours flight time

Matt Serralta, Flight Instructor

Matt Serralta, Flight Instructor
Multi-and-Single Engine Instructor
Over 3,000 hours flight time

Support Personnel

Our support staff takes pride in looking after our clients needs. They provide the personal touch that ensures our students and renters alike have an enjoyable, safe flying experience.

Maria Cristina Schillen