MEET THE CHI TEAM
THE FOUNDER OF CHI
CHRIS HOSFORD
CHI Aerospace Founder & Owner
"I’ve found that learning to fly teaches important life-long lessons that are applicable to any endeavor. I sincerely hope that CHI Aerospace can help everyone connect to this wonderful sport and potential career."
- Chris Hosford
CHI’s founder and owner, Chris Hosford, built CHI Aerospace in hopes of helping individuals pursue their aviation aspirations, and promote aerospace safety and education for everyone.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
GREG CRAVEN
Chief Flight Instructor
CFII | MEI | B737 Type
“A mile of highway will take you a mile. A mile of runway will take you anywhere”
ANDERS DACHSTEINER
Full-Time Flight Instructor | PSM
CFII | MEI
"The more I was able to learn and fly, the more I fell in love with aviation. I knew I had found what really made me happy."
MOLLY MORAN
Full-Time Flight Instructor | PSM
"I began my career in aviation as a flight attendant with Delta Air Lines. After three years traveling the globe, I decided to take a discovery flight to experience what it felt like to fly the plane rather than just sit in a jump seat."
ROB BURRUS
Part-Time Flight Instructor | PSM
CFI | CFII | MEI | ATP
"Having spent over 27 years in the military with multiple deployments to all corners of the world- combined with my commercial experience- I am still amazed by the opportunities that exist in aviation"
ZAC FAIT
Part-Time Flight Instructor | B19
"A career in aviation wasn’t on my radar until I was handed a gift certificate for a flight lesson in 2016.."
DERRICK CHOW
Check Airmen | Full-Time Flight Instructor | PSM
MICHAEL GORHAM
Full-Time Flight Instructor | B19 & PSM
"Ever since my first flight, I’ve been hooked and I’m looking forward to advancing in my aviation career."
ZACHARY BUZZELL
Full-Time Flight Instructor | PSM
"All it takes is a taste of being in the sky, and you’ll know if it’s something you’ll be hooked on for life."
BRIAN ELBERT
Part-Time Flight Instructor | PSM
CFII
"My passion for aviation began as a kid growing up on Air Force bases across the country. I lived under the traffic pattern and next to the flightline fueling my interest in aviation."
DOMENIC LAFAUCI
Upset Recovery & Spin CFI | PSM
"Domenic is the Assistant Dean of aviation at Southern New Hampshire University, where he oversees the Aviation Operations and Management program, as well as the Unmanned Aerial Systems certificate program."
MANAGERS & DISPATCHERS
TINA LAMONTAGNE
General Manager & Pilot
"Being able to see the world from that viewpoint and having the freedom to fly anywhere made me immediately fall in love."
JOSEPH PALMER
Public Affairs & Safety Officer | PSM
"My motivation to serve has taught me a lot about myself and what my passions are. The passion that tops them all, is my passion for aviation."
ELORA MCCUDDY
Operations Manager & Pilot | PSM
“Everyday I feel fortunate that I have the opportunity to learn from, and be a part of, such a kind and passionate community of instructors, pilots, and students.”
KAMERON VIRKAITIS
Maintenance Officer & Pilot | PSM
"My first trip to the National Air & Space museum in Washington, D.C. as a kid opened my eyes to the incredible world of aviation that I quickly fell in love with."
LIAM MCINNIS
Dispatcher & Pilot | PSM
"As a first generation Pilot, my path into the industry was a little different. My aviation journey was purely bred from my burning curiosity for any type of machinery that requires thorough engineering."
TRISTAN THIBEAULT
Dispatcher & Pilot | PSM
“Flying is more than a sport and more than a job; flying is pure passion and desire, which fulfill a lifetime.”
ANDREW KELLY
Seasonal Dispatcher & Pilot | PSM
"My first insight into the world of aviation was when my family and I would fly across the Atlantic to visit all my relatives in the UK....navigating the airport and the flight were some of my favorite parts of the trip!"
ZACHARY SCHMOLKA
Dispatcher & Pilot | PSM
"Ever since I was very little, I’ve loved aviation. Growing up just outside of NYC, I was able to spend hours on end riding the air train around JFK watching planes taxi, takeoff, and land."
JOE DEVEAU
Seasonal Dispatcher & Pilot | B19
"It's inspiring to get back to flying regularly again after retiring from full time teaching and building houses.
Working to further aviation education/pilot training is the perfect second career move for me!"
HUNTER SAXTON
Dispatcher & Student Pilot| PSM
"Growing up as the son of a pilot and flight attendant, my love and passion for aviation has always been strong and persistent."
OUR VALUES
SAFETY
EDUCATION
COMMUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
INCLUSION
PROFESSIONALISM
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