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Meet our team!
Timothy Caruso
CFI, CFII Seaplane, CFII, AGI, IGI
$75/hr. ground and flight
Cell: (517)282-7623
Chief Flight Instructor at Heritage Air
Tailwheel Instructor
Timothy grew up around aviation, and knew he would pursue a career in flying from a young age. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, graduating with degrees in Profes
CFI, CFII Seaplane, CFII, AGI, IGI
$75/hr. ground and flight
Cell: (517)282-7623
Chief Flight Instructor at Heritage Air
Tailwheel Instructor
Timothy grew up around aviation, and knew he would pursue a career in flying from a young age. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, graduating with degrees in Professional Aviation and Air Traffic Control. He has worked as an
FAA Air Traffic Controller and Operations Supervisor for over 21 years, and has certifications in towers, TRACONs, and ARTCCs from Michigan to Colorado.
“Flying is my passion, and I thoroughly enjoy sharing that passion with others through teaching.”
Esteban Bonilla Varella
CFI, CFII, MEI
Esteban Bonilla Varela always knew he belonged in the sky. Today, he brings that passion into every lesson, emphasizing precision, discipline, and safety.
His instruction goes beyond earning certificates, focusing on developing confident pilots with strong judgment and situational awareness. With a tailored, detail-oriented
CFI, CFII, MEI
Esteban Bonilla Varela always knew he belonged in the sky. Today, he brings that passion into every lesson, emphasizing precision, discipline, and safety.
His instruction goes beyond earning certificates, focusing on developing confident pilots with strong judgment and situational awareness. With a tailored, detail-oriented approach, Esteban creates a professional training environment where each flight is a step toward true mastery.
$75/hr. ground and flight
(443)740-3050
English/Spanish
Jeremy Renken
MEI
Jeremy is a retired Air Force MEI pilot with thousands of hours of flying and teaching in one of the most demanding teaching environments imaginable.
$100/hr. ground and flight.
Accelerated and hourly multi-engine programs available.
Contact jennifer@heritageairllc.com for more information.
Saif Parkar
CFI, CFII, MEI
Saif comes to Heritage Air Flight School with over 2300 total flight hours, 1500+ instruction hours and 300+ multi-engine time. He has been a volunteer command pilot for Angel Flights West, as well as an airside experience specialist for 135 charter operations.
$75/hr. ground and flight
$100/hr. ME ground and flight.
Acce
CFI, CFII, MEI
Saif comes to Heritage Air Flight School with over 2300 total flight hours, 1500+ instruction hours and 300+ multi-engine time. He has been a volunteer command pilot for Angel Flights West, as well as an airside experience specialist for 135 charter operations.
$75/hr. ground and flight
$100/hr. ME ground and flight.
Accelerated and hourly multi-engine programs available.
Contact jennifer@heritageairllc.com for more information.
Amanda Proctor
Amanda Proctor
CFI and Main Discovery Flight Pilot
Amanda has been flying since 2018. Before coming to KHWY, she worked as an FBO lineman and airport administrator. She is a highly qualified, friendly, and detail-oriented instructor. Currently Amanda is seeking her multi-engine endorsement.
$75/hr. ground and flight
(540)841-9975