SkySchool
Of East Texas
INSTRUCTORS
Athens Municipal Airport
Athens, Texas
903.283.0388
JOHN W. SEALEY
CFI - CFII - MEI
John graduated from Oxford Aviation in 2001 with Private, Instrument, Commercial Single Engine and Commercial Multi Engine Certification before transferring to American Flyers where he obtained his Instructor's credentials.
He served as first officer for American Eagle Airlines operating out of DFW and LAX aboard the venerable, tank like SAAB 340B, and also has experience as a corporate pilot, and as a Captain for a small charter operation aboard PC-12s operating into and out of almost every major airport in the nation.
John's experiences with corporate and airline flying as well as his enthusiasm for introducing new people to aviation are his greatest assets as an instructor.
AARON BAREFIELD
CFI - CFII - MEI
Aaron earned his Private Pilot Certificate at a small Part 61 flight school in 2004. In 2006, he transferred to Spartan School of Aeronautics where he graduated with an Associates Degree in Aviation Applied Science as well as obtaining his Instrument, Commercial Single Engine and Commercial Multi Engine Certificates. Aaron has been a Certified Flight Instructor since 2011 and recently earned his Multi Engine Instructor Certificate.
Aaron's varied background as a Ferry Pilot, Flight Instructor and Front Line Flight Operations employee of American Airlines are experiences that serve him well as a flight instructor today.
TEX PALMER
CFI - CFII
Tex obtained his Private, Instrument, and Commercial Single Engine rating with us here at SkySchool of East Texas between the 2023-2024 flying season before transferring to Lakes Area Aviation in Little Falls, Minnesota where he obtained his CFI, CFII, and Multi Engine Ratings. Tex is an enthusiastic instructor who is eager to see his students learn and excel within their training regimen.
EXPANDING IN 2024
CFI - CFII - MEI
SkySchool of East Texas is undergoing a major expansion project. Once our facility is nearing completion, we will be partnering with at least two new instructors. If you are a CFI, CFII, or MEI interested in partnering with our flight school, please use the contact page and send us a message!
SkySchool of East Texas EEOC statement available on request, all partner flight instructors are FAA Certified and are authorized to provide independent instructional services