CFI · CFII · MEI
Certificated Flight Instructor with instrument and multi-engine instructor ratings, covering Private Pilot through ATP.
About Half Mast Logistics
Veteran-led. Mission-driven.
Two decades of Army logistics, a full set of instructor ratings, and a commitment to doing things to standard, in the cockpit and in the field.
Our story
Service didn't end with retirement
Half Mast Logistics was founded by a retired U.S. Army logistics officer with more than 20 years of experience moving people, equipment, and supplies where they need to be, often under pressure and on tight timelines.
That same discipline now drives two lines of work. In the cockpit, we train the next generation of pilots, especially military aviators moving to civilian and airline careers. In the field, we provide logistics support to disaster response teams and help organizations prepare for the opportunities and threats that drones bring.
Founder & Chief Flight Instructor
Credentials that matter
Instructor certificates across airplane, instrument, multi-engine, and ground instruction, plus hands-on experience with drones and gliders.
Advanced Ground Instructor
Qualified to provide ground training for every pilot certificate and rating, including knowledge test preparation.
Part 107 Remote Pilot
FAA-certificated Remote Pilot, bringing the practical operator's perspective to UAS and C-UAS consulting.
Glider Pilot
Glider flying builds energy management and stick-and-rudder skills that carry into every cockpit.
Civil Air Patrol Check Pilot
A current Check Pilot and Instructor Pilot with the Civil Air Patrol Virginia Wing, evaluating and training other pilots to a common standard.
Retired U.S. Army Officer
More than 20 years as an Army logistics officer: planning, sustaining, and leading operations.
Career path
From the Army to the airfield
- 20+ years
U.S. Army logistics officer
Leading logistics planning and operations, and retiring as an officer.
- Aviation
Flight instructor
Earning CFI, CFII, MEI, and AGI certificates to train pilots from Private through ATP.
- Standardization
Civil Air Patrol Check Pilot
Serving as a Check Pilot and Instructor Pilot for the Civil Air Patrol Virginia Wing.
- Today
ESF-13 logistics officer
Supporting flood, hurricane, wildfire, and typhoon responses across the U.S. and the Pacific islands.
What we value
How we operate
Standards
We train and plan to published standards, every time. No shortcuts.
Preparation
Good outcomes are planned. We brief before we fly and plan before we deploy.
Mentorship
We invest in people, whether they're a student pilot or a response team member.
Service
The mission comes first: for our students, our clients, and the communities we support.
Work with us
Fly with us. Plan with us.
Whether it's your next rating or your next deployment, we'd like to hear from you.