

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.

MATTHEW T. SULLIVAN
CFI
Matthew obtained his private, instrument, commercial single, and CFI certificates with us here at SkySchool. Matt began his flying journey with an introductory flight in the summer flying season of 2021. He quickly developed flying skill as a Private Pilot applicant. His first foray into the world of aviation as a newly certificated Pilot was a journey from near Boston, Mass to Athens, Texas after purchasing a Piper Archer II. Matt is a US Navy veteran and a family man with an approachable and likable demeanor – attributes which serve him well as an instructor.

CHRISTOPHER H. CADE
CFI
Christopher has been around aviation his entire life, obtaining his private pilot certificate in Wills Point, Texas before transferring to Bulverde for his Instrument and Commercial training. He later obtained his flight instructor certification in Waco, Texas. Christopher brings enthusiasm and a strong knowledge rooted in a deep aviation background - he is eager to share both with his students.

ZACKERY L. BARKER
CFI - CFII - MEI
Zackery is a graduate of Texas Tech and has the ultimate goal of flying aerial fire fighting aircraft. Zack is qualified to provide private, commercial, instrument, and multi engine training, and he looks forward to providing his students with fun, meaningful, and professional flight instruction.

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 careers 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