Meet our Talents
PEA is proud to present our CFIs, Recent Graduates and our PEA Alumni Connection.
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Our CFIs
Andrew Geelhoed
United States of America
with PEA since 2020
Sergio Zunino
Argentina
with PEA since 2019
Xiaoqing Ling
China
with PEA since 2019
Rathnakar Parthiban
India
with PEA since 2021
Our Recent Graduates
Roberto Diniz
Single Commercial
Graduate 2021
"I've always been an aviation enthusiast who dreamed of being able to fly. PEA was amazing helping me in the points I always needed with safety since the very first flight. I just have to thank PEA and my family for the incredible opportunity to be almost finishing my training.”
Vlad Dragomir
CFII
Graduate 2021
“Even though life has taken me through many different paths, I’ve always wanted to be a pilot. While my family has provided me with the support I needed, PEA has been the place where I could pursue my dream of flying in a safe, professional, high-quality environment. Thank you PEA!”
Jiyoung Kong
Private Pilot
Graduate 2021
"Had I known that my flight training would be with such supportive instructors and enthusiastic fellow students in a well-structured learning environment, I would have been less nervous about my career change to becoming a pilot. I'm very grateful that my aviation journey began here at PEA.”
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and get all the perks of our PEA Alumni Family and Friends Program!
Discounted Alumni block time rate
Discounted discovery flight for family members of alumni
Alumni, parents, siblings, and children are eligible participants
Discounted Alumni sim rate
Mentoring Opportunity
Participation in current referral bonus program
Registration fees waived
Eligible to participate in PEA’s Perks Program to enjoy discounts
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Mafrin Wadia
First Officer – Alumni of 2019
“Choosing Phoenix East Aviation was definitely one of the best decisions I made. Very high standard of flight training, very well-maintained aircraft and some of the most professional and hardworking instructors that I’ve seen.
The high standard of flight training really prepared me well for my job interviews. Not only it is a great flight school, but it is like home away from home. I moved from Dubai when I was just eighteen, and the staff of Phoenix East Aviation always made me feel at home and I felt comfortable and confident going to the school. In fact, I still go down to Florida to visit them!
I absolutely love my job right now and it’s thanks to Phoenix East Aviation. I’m so grateful.”