Certified Flight Instructors
Randy Harvey: Chief Flight Instructor
Randy began flying when he was in high school, and has over 30 years of experience flying many types of aircraft. A career pilot, CFII, MEI, and A&P, Randy flew in the corporate world for 11 years before settling back to head the Professional Air team of instructors. Randy knows almost everyone at the Bend Airport. A terrific leader, your aviation education will be greatly enhanced by getting to know Randy. Why train at Professional Air? Click on Randy's picture to find out...
Steve Charlton: Certified Flight Instructor
Steve is an amazing and colorful guy. He started flying in 2002 and fell in love with aviation. Steve knew that this was his life’s dream. Steve’s favorite flight early in his career was KBDN to KBDN (flying in circles!) doing the KBND radio traffic with former super-instructor Hogan McDonald. When he is not flying, Steve loves being in the great outdoors. He loves to hunt, fish, camp, and is always the first one up to cook breakfast. He is an avid baseball player and an Atlanta Braves fan. Steve always has a fun story to tell and loves to be around people. He loves every game on his PlayStation, especially combat games and will challenge anyone, anytime!
Ryan Reed: Certified Flight Instructor
From Ryan: "I've been flying most my life, ever since I had to sit on pads to see over the firewall, and finally got my license just when I turned 17. I received all my additional ratings at various other flight schools over the years and eventually landed a job here at Professional Air. Comparing my experience here with other flight school operations, I am impressed with the speed and efficiency at which students work their way through the ratings. Our students are able to obtain multiple ratings a year, while maintaining a high standard of learning and proficiency. I would certainly recommend Profesional Air to pilots for flight training and aircraft maintenance, even if I didn't work here."
John Siegman: Certified Flight Instructor
“I am pleased to be part of a team of professionals who are dedicated to consistently provide safe and efficient flight training and aviation services to our students, aircraft owners, and pilots. Aviation is alive and well in Bend!"
Matt Dahmer: Certified Flight Instructor
Says Matt: “I’ve been passionate about aviation from a young age, and it is truly a privilege to be able to share my passion with others.” Matt is from Mission Hills, CA, and he served his country for 10 years in the US Navy as an Avionics Technician. He worked on EA-6B Prowlers (Electronic Warfare Systems Specialist). He earned his Private Pilot Certificate while on active duty in October, 2008. Matt began the COCC Aviation Program in January, 2010, and completed his training (with VA assistance) at Professional Air in September, 2011. His favorite cross-country flight: Bend to Scottsdale to Las Vegas to Bend. What is it about training flights to Vegas? Call Matt to ask!
Simeon Gough: Certified Flight Instructor
Simeon is the latest instructor to have completed all of his ratings at Professional Air. "I have flown at Pro Air for nearly two years starting with Private Pilot. Pro Air has set me up for 100% success by providing outstanding aircraft with modern avionics. Now as an instructor here I feel incredibly confident, and know that my students and I are as safe as we can be in the Professional Air fleet."
