Meet Our Team
At GoFlyTexas, our instructors are more than just teachers—they're mentors, aviators, and passionate advocates for your success in the skies.
Our Teaching Philosophy
We believe in building lasting relationships with our students. When you train with GoFlyTexas, you're not just another student in a large flight school—you're part of our aviation family. Our instructors take the time to understand your goals, learning style, and pace, creating a customized training experience that sets you up for success.
Personal Mentorship
One instructor throughout your journey
Goal-Oriented
Training tailored to your aviation dreams
Supportive Environment
Questions encouraged, progress celebrated
Your Flight Instructors
Jim Lewis
Chief Pilot / CFI, CFII
Experienced Leader
Chief Pilot
CFI & CFII
As Chief Pilot, Jim leads GoFlyTexas with a dedication to personalized, safety-focused flight training. His passion for aviation and commitment to student success drives everything we do at GoFlyTexas.
Specialties:
Kristin Mader
CFI, CFII
Flight Instructor dedicated to one-on-one instruction and helping students reach their aviation goals.
Austin McDonald
CFI, CFII
Flight Instructor dedicated to one-on-one instruction and helping students reach their aviation goals.
Samuel Baeza
CFI, CFII
Flight Instructor dedicated to one-on-one instruction and helping students reach their aviation goals.
Trent Wilcox
CFI, CFII
Flight Instructor dedicated to one-on-one instruction and helping students reach their aviation goals.
What Our Team Stands For
Safety Excellence
Zero compromise on safety standards and procedures
Continuous Learning
Always improving our teaching methods and skills
Student Success
Your achievements are our greatest rewards
Professional Excellence
Maintaining the highest standards in aviation
Ready to Learn from the Best?
Our instructors are ready to guide you on your aviation journey. Let's start with a conversation about your flying goals.