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SUNRISE AVIATION STAFF 

Devon_DoratoDevon Dorato, President and Chief Pilot
  
Devon has 20 years experience in aviation. He started flying at age 14 and soloed at age 16. He now has over 4000 hours total time including Part 135 experience. Devon has a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Central Michigan University.
  
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David_PortzDave Portz, Senior Administrator

Dave has six years experience working with flight training students from all over the world. He also has a degree from Penn State. Dave is a career-changer and served many years as a golf course superintendent before coming to work in aviation.

  

 

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Jacob Caya, Office Manager 

Jacob has two accounting degrees including a Masters from Michigan State University.  He is a private pilot and is working on his instrument rating.  Jacob supervises scheduling and is in charge of student and vendor accounts.  Instructors also appreciate his efforts as he administers payroll.   

 

 
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Kevin Walker, Senior Mechanic / Flt. Instructor
  
Kevin not only holds pilot certificates including ATP, helicopter, and seaplane ratings, but also is an experienced airplane mechanic with Inspector Authorization (IA). He has over 13,000 hours total flight time and Part 135 and corporate flight experience.
  
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  Patrick Murphy, Flight School Consultant
 
Pat has been flying over 30 years and now has over 8,200 flight hours with over 6,500 hours of flight instruction delivered. He has flown for a regional airline. Pat has extensive experience working with international students and international flight schools and has experience not only in the USA but also in Asia and the Middle East. He has undergraduate and graduate degrees.
  

 SELECTED SENIOR INSTRUCTORS

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Mark Davidson, Senior Flight Instructor 
 
Mark is a graduate of Lousianna Tech University with a BA in Aeronautical Sciences. He has 2600 hours total time with over 2300 hours dual given. Mark also served in the US Navy for seven years.
 
 
 
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Mel Quinton, Senior Flight Instructor
 
Mel has over 8,200 flight hours. He is origionally from Europe where he worked for a travel company and graduated from a technical college. Mel is also a helicopter CFI. 
 
 
 
 
 
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Will Shaw, Senior Flight Instructor
  
Will is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He also worked at Jacksonville Center as an Air Traffic Controller. Will holds an ATP certificate with over 2500 total flight hours including 750 multi-engine time and Part 135 experience.
 
 
 
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Roque Soto, Senior Flight Instructor
 
Rocque is a graduate of Dowling College. He now has over 1100 flight hours with approximately 850 hours dual given and has Part 135 King Air experience. Rocque served 7 years in the military with 4 years in the Navy serving as a mechanic and an additional 3 years in the Air National Guard.
 
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Craig Wiggen, Senior Flight Instructor
 
Craig has extensive experience in flight training, corporate aviation, and air charter (Part 135). He is an expert in Cirrus aircraft and has completed the Cirrus factory training.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Marina V. Esselstyn, Aviation English Instr.
 

Marina has been teaching general and Aviation English to foreign students for over six years. She is an experienced, certified teacher of English to Speakers of Foreign Languages. Her experience includes teaching English in Europe, the Middle East, as well as the USA. She speaks five languages and has a Masters Degree.