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Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, MEI, CTCI
A few years ago I saw a subtitle on a now defunct flight training blog: Mind of an engineer, heart of a pilot. That describes me perfectly. Every time a plane passes overhead I stop and look up. For a long time I couldn’t afford to fly and believed a career in aviation was impractical. I have worked in emergency para-medicine and flight test engineering but found myself continually distracted with the thought “what are the pilots doing?” I received my Private Pilot Certificate in 2017 while working as an engineer and flew once or twice a month recreationally. In 2019 I took a year off from flying when my first son was born. That time away solidified in my mind that I wanted to fly full time.
I love the blend of science and art that is a part of every flight. A great flight is accomplished when a pilot understands how an airplane flies and artfully applies that knowledge to control the airplane to do what the pilot wants.
I like helping people and enjoy teaching and mentoring. I’m excited to share my passion for flying and look forward to helping you along your aviation journey!
Office Staff
Office Manager
I joined the Harmony Air team in October 2023, that is where my aviation career began. I was in corporate accounting for 25 years before making the switch. I have enjoyed getting to know everyone and learning aviation. I’m excited for what’s to come in my aviation career.
Director Of Operations, Chief Flight Instructor, Maintenance Coordinator
Gold Seal Flight Instructor, CSIP, CFII, AGI
My love for all things aviation began early on as both my father and grandfather were Marine aviators. I grew up on a Marine Corp’s air station surrounded by the life and aircraft.
Office Manager
Since I was a little girl, I have been absolutely fascinated by flying. I started working and flying at John C. Tune airport in 1998. I have watched this airport grow and evolve into the wonderful place it is now.
Flight Instructors
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII
One of the few born and raised Nashvillians left, coming from a studio musician father and a Cracker Barrel employed mother, aviation wasn't always something I thought I would make a career in. However, when I went to college I wanted to do something that I was passionate about and could find meaning in. The answer came in the form of airplanes, and once I discovered my passion for aviation I never looked back. This new passion led me to transfer schools and I attended Middle Tennessee State University and obtained my PVT, INST, COMM, MULTI, and CFI ratings as well as my bachelors degree. That is where I fell in love with aviation. My training there gave me so many experiences and lessons that I can’t wait to share with you. I hope to see you in the skies soon! Hobbies and interests of mine vary. Ever since I was young, I was fascinated by the stories I learned in history and since then have become a bit of an armchair historian. Fishing, scuba diving, and hunting, I grew up doing with my father and have always been a pastime of mine.
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII
I've loved every moment of my journey, and I'm always excited for my next flying adventure!
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, CTCI
I now find myself in a position to pass this determination of becoming a professional pilot along to future generations of aviators, and I believe that Harmony Air is the best place to do so.
Flight Instructor
CFI
I love sharing aviation with everyone who is interested and even some who aren't. I look forward to helping as many people as possible join this special community and to equip them with the needed tools to safely set out on their own adventures.
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII
To pursue my dreams, I enrolled in Middle Tennessee State University’s Aerospace Program, where I earned all pilot certifications from Private to Commercial-Multi and my Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument rating. I graduated in December 2022 with an Aerospace-Professional Pilot degree.
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
I’d love to teach you how to fly. It’s the most freeing and rewarding experience you will ever have in your lifetime. Plus, you always have a reason to fly yourself to your vacation spot or fishing hole.
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, AGI, IGI, CTCI
I spent a large part of my life traveling the world as a musician before the opportunity for a discovery flight landed at my doorstep about ten years ago. That was all I needed to send me skyward, and I have not looked back since.
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, CTCI
After graduating from the University of Memphis with a degree in Marketing I knew I wasn’t quite ready for a desk job much less an 8-5 job. I completed all of my training here at Harmony Air and was lucky enough to be given the chance to join the Harmony family as an instructor.
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, ATP
I still remember the awesome feeling of lifting off the ground for the first time and instantly knowing that flying was my passion. I would love to share that passion with you and help you achieve your dreams of flying.
Flight Instructor
CFI
I can personally attest to the professionalism and excellence that Harmony Air provides. Whether you are already immersed in aviation or just starting out, let us help.
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII
From a seamless takeoff to a smooth landing, I take immense pride in my all accomplishments. I continuously challenge myself to improve with every flight. Every time I sit behind the flight controls, I strive to be safe while having fun. I look forward to sharing my passion of aviation with you, to help you achieve whatever your flying goals may be.
Flight Instructor
CFI
My goal as a flight instructor is to excite your interest in flying and keep it going no matter the ups and downs. The old saying that “if you love what you are doing, you’ll never work a day in your life” is true when you’re flying. I want to ensure you “never work a day in your life” by reaching your goal as an aviator.
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, MEI, CTCI
I love the blend of science and art that is a part of every flight. A great flight is accomplished when a pilot understands how an airplane flies and artfully applies that knowledge to control the airplane to do what the pilot wants.
Certified Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, CTCI
Alex has flown all over the country, working towards his rating in Texas, California, and Tennessee. He has advanced knowledge in both Cirrus and Cessna airframes.
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII
Following my military service, I pursued my education and flying career by moving to Murfreesboro and enrolling at Middle Tennessee State University. I earned my Private, Instrument, Commercial Single and Multi, and CFI there before graduating in 2023.
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, MEI
My love for aviation began in high school when I enrolled in a flight program because I thought it sounded cool, although I did not know what I was getting into. Today, I am a proud graduate of the Middle Tennessee State University Aerospace Department, where I earned my CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings.
Charter Pilots
Chief Pilot
CFI, CFII, MEI, CTCI
My earliest memories are of wanting to be a pilot. I was introduced to flying around the age of 8 when I convinced my father to take me to the grass strip in our West Tennessee town for a flight in a PiperTri-Pacer. I then looked for every excuse to fly with the construction company my father worked for.
Charter Pilot
CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
For as long as I can remember, my dream has been to become an airline pilot. I took my first flying lesson in May of 1971 at the age of 13 and earned my Private Pilot certificate in June of 1976.