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INSTRUCTORS
(as of 6/2025)
All of our instructors are independent service providers. Instructors determine their own rates and schedules, and develop their own syllabuses and lesson plans. Instructors are paid separately from aircraft rental and are paid directly by student.

STAFF INSTRUCTORS (FULL-TIME)

Jim Gray
Jim Gray
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFI GOLD SEAL / 31yrs
Authorizations:  Check Pilots authorized for Solo Phase Checks, Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Checkride Preps, Flight Review
Hourly Rate:  $60
Email Address

Jim Currier
Jim Currier  Owner
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFII, MEI, GOLD SEAL / 40yrs
Authorizations:  Check Pilots authorized for Solo Phase Checks, Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Checkride Preps, Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, ATP Training
Hourly Rate:  $60 / Block (10 hrs) $50
Email Address Website

Lou De Propris
Lou De Propris
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFI, MEI / 43yrs
Authorizations:  Check Pilots authorized for Solo Phase Checks, Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Tail Wheel
Hourly Rate:  $60
Email Address

Franky Placensia-Gomez
"Franky" Placensia-Gomez
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFII / 3yrs
Authorizations:  Check Pilots authorized for Solo Phase Checks, Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check
Hourly Rate:  $70
Email Address

Parham Sedaghatian
Parham Sedaghatian
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFI / 3yrs
Authorizations:  Check Pilots authorized for Solo Phase Checks, Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Flight Review
Hourly Rate:  $90
Email Address

Michelle Veloso
Michelle Veloso
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFI / 3yrs
Authorizations:  Check Pilots authorized for Solo Phase Checks, Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Flight Review
Hourly Rate:  $90
Email Address

Gui Chung Sim
Gui Chung Sim "Sim"
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFII / 2yrs
Authorizations:  Check Pilots authorized for Solo Phase Checks, Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check
Hourly Rate:  $90
Email Address

Hudson Skerl
Hudson Skerl
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFII / 1yr
Authorizations:  Check Pilots authorized for Solo Phase Checks, Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check
Hourly Rate:  $80
Email Address

Julian Dinwoodie
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFI
Authorizations:  Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Flight Review
Hourly Rate:  $80
Email Address

Brandy Guillen
Brandy Guillen
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFII, MEI / under 1yr
Authorizations:  Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check
Hourly Rate:  $65
Email Address

Anthony Alonte
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFII / under 1yr
Services/Specialties:  Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check
Hourly Rate:  $60
Email Address

ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTORS (PART-TIME)

Noah Fong
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFII, MEI, GOLD SEAL / 3yrs
Authorizations:  Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check
Hourly Rate:  $70
Email Address

Brandon Aaseby
Brandon Aaseby
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFII / 5+yrs
Authorizations:  Check Pilots authorized for Solo Phase Checks, Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check
Hourly Rate:  $60
Email Address

Sam Duran
Sam Duran
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFII, MEI, GOLD SEAL / 19+yrs
Authorizations:  Check Pilots authorized for Solo Phase Checks, Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Flight Review
Hourly Rate:  $80
Email Address

Tala Orngard
Tala Orngard
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI / 3yrs
Authorizations:  Check Pilots authorized for Solo Phase Checks, Aircraft/Club checkouts
Services/Specialties:  Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check
Hourly Rate:  $80
Email Address

Mike Eggan
Ratings/Years Teaching:  CFI / 5+yrs
Services/Specialties:  Tail Wheel, Aerobatics, A&P/IA
Hourly Rate:  $75
Email Address

For Information Call 510-568-3317

Or email is at info@oaklandflyers.com

We Are Located at the Oakland Airport
8135 Earhart Rd. Oakland, CA 94621