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
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
CFI, CFII Seaplane, CFII, AGI, IGI
$75/hr. ground and flight
Cell: (517)282-7623
Chief Flight Instructor at Heritage Air
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.”
Brian Cox
CFI, CFII
$75/hr. ground and flight
Cell: (304)704-5133
Brian Cox grew up in rural West Virginia. Since 2023 he has amassed more than 400 hours of instruction and 700 hours of total flight time. He has also worked as a fueler in Maine, flown in North Carolina, Georgia, Oregon, and Florida. He is tailwheel
CFI, CFII
$75/hr. ground and flight
Cell: (304)704-5133
Brian Cox grew up in rural West Virginia. Since 2023 he has amassed more than 400 hours of instruction and 700 hours of total flight time. He has also worked as a fueler in Maine, flown in North Carolina, Georgia, Oregon, and Florida. He is tailwheel and seaplane rated. When not flying, he loves to ski, swim, play golf, go caving, and explore the outdoors.
Brian is currently instructing PPL students in the C172s, and will be offering IFR lessons in the C182 mid-October. Brian is a humorous, positive, and laid-back instructor.
"You don't work a day in your life when you love what you do. I love sharing the discovery of new-found freedom to all others who look skywards."
Amanda Proctor
CFI and Main Discovery Flight Pilot
$75/hr. ground and flight
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.
Scott Ziegler
CFI, CFII
$75/hr. ground and flight
(540) 222-5878
Scott came Heritage Air with over 1,000 hours of experience and many satisfied students. He is currently working with PPL and IFR students in the 172s, the Piper, and the 182.
Scott will be leaving Heritage Air Flight School for the USAF in January of 2026.