Meet our team!
Timothy Caruso
CFI, CFI Seaplane, CFII, AGI, IGI
$75/hr. ground and flight
Cell: (517)282-7623
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 a
CFI, CFI Seaplane, CFII, AGI, IGI
$75/hr. ground and flight
Cell: (517)282-7623
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.”
Amanda Proctor
CFI and Main Discovery Flight Pilot
$75/hr. ground and flight
Our newest CFI, 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.
Scott Ziegler
Scott Ziegler
CFI, CFII
$75/hr. ground and flight
(540) 222-5878
Our newest instructor, Scott, comes to us this February.
More information to follow.
Alyssa
Scott Ziegler
(540) 402-5499
Alyssa is our office manager. She can help you schedule a discovery flight, change a lesson time, access the flight school, and help you find your plane. Alyssa assists the school with maintenance coordination, airplane cleaning, inventory, Flight Circle billing, and social media.
Rafael Gomez
CFI, CFII, MEI
$75.00/hr. ground and flight
Complex/multi-engine $75/hr
(540) 660-2521
Rafael has completed his type rating for the Airbus 360! He is currently taking a break from instructing.
“I believe the sky should be for everyone, aviation should never be stressful but safe and fun.
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT. "
Shannon Johnson
CFI, MEI, & CFII
Shannon retired from the Air Force and flight instruction to sail the seas and enjoy life. All of us at Heritage Air wish him calm waves and