In the beginning…
…there was passion, manifested as doodles of airplanes in the margins of school textbooks and paper planes all over my bedroom. During my childhood, I devoted a good deal of my time at our family farm in the distant town of Kortezubi in the Basque Country. My favorite activity was to pretend my grandfather's old tractor was a starship and get it ready for "takeoff". The desire to fly and to do it with imagination was merely ingrained in me.
Unfortunately, I was a horrible student, and many naysayers shattered my hope of becoming a pilot, and I began believing that I would never achieve my dream. One day, I read the following quote by Henry Ford: "When everything seems to be going against you... remember that airplanes take off against the wind, not with it," and I realized, just like airplanes, I could go against all the odds and achieve my dream. My mindset wholly changed and was fueled by the desire to prove them wrong; I moved to Naples, Fl, to seek better opportunities and pursue my passion.
I completed my first solo at this airport (KMKY) on 09/01/2014
If you want to learn more about how I became a corporate pilot and the lessons I learned along the way, consider watching the following video:
My experience in the industry
As soon as I arrived to the United States, I begin searching for ways to finance my flight training; as all of you know, it is not cheap. Fortunately, I was awarded the James C Ray Scholarship to fund my flight training and the Lorenzo Walker Full Tuition Scholarship towards earning my A&P. Currently, I am a Flight Instructor and Ferry Pilot with over 1500 hours and worked for about 3 years as an aircraft mechanic. Apart from flying and working on planes, I started an aircraft brokerage firm and decided to document my experience in the industry on my Youtube Channel.
Here’s what I can do for you…
Flight Training
It is an honor to have the privilege to help aspiring pilots reach their goals. I currently teach Private Pilots in Naples and Marco Island, Fl. If you are looking for a flight instructor in this area, don’t hesitate to contact me. For all of you not in SWFL, I provide online instruction.
Aircraft Relocation
Without any doubt, ferry flights are my favorite type of flying. I have over 1500 hours in single-engine aircraft including Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Tecnam, Diamond, and experience flying in mountainous terrain and winter weather conditions.
Aircraft Sales
Apart from flying, I am extremely passionate about business and sales. By combining my passion and aircraft mechanical knowledge I decided to represent airplanes for sale and help buyers with the process of purchasing their dream airplane.
Private Jet Charters
If it is your first time booking a charter flight it can be overwhelming, for this reason, I partnered with Neo Jets a private jet charter brokerage to help you plan your next business or pleasure trip. We only work with Part 135 operators that hold an Argus Gold + or Platinum rating. Book a Flight
Aviation Marketing
Aviation is a different beast compared to other industries and businesses. When it comes to digital marketing, there are so many ways to reach your target audience but NOT all of them work in aviation. With over 10 years in the marketing field and aviation knowledge, I can help your company generate leads online.
Consulting
Wheater you are an aviation enthusiast or an established aviation business looking to grow within the industry I can help you reach your goals. I have experience in running different types of businesses, aircraft sales, and acquisitions. Let’s talk.