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Rohan K. Bhatia

Certifications
Certified Flight Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument
Commercial Drone Operator
Multi-Engine Rating
Advanced Ground Instructor
Instrument Ground Instructor
FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit
First Class Medical
CPR and AED
BS in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Dean's List)

Flying has always been something very special to me. I really love what I do.... sharing my passion of flying and seeing my students go on to become successful pilots is a feeling that is indescribable. I want your training to be the very best!

Having always longed to become a pilot, I started flying at the age of 14 and obtained my private pilot certificate at the age of 17. At 19 I became commercially certified and shortly thereafter I obtained my certified flight instructor certificate.

My goal is to help you become a very safe and proficient pilot all while having a lot of fun in an unparalleled training environment. Whether you train with myself or another one of our dedicated instructors, I can unconditionally guarantee that you will love flying with us!

Spencer H. Clark

Ever since I was four years old I wanted to be a pilot. That dream came true in the summer 2011 when I signed up for one of CAA's camps.

I started flying when I was 11 years old. On my 16th birthday I had the opportunity to solo for the first time. A short year later I received my private pilot certificate on my 17th birthday and then commercial pilot certificate on my 18th. I've learned so much over the years, and as they say, a great pilot is always learning. Through CAA, I share my passion with other students and guide them down the path to achieving their personal goals/becoming a pilot.

It's really shown me that anything you set your mind to is possible and to go run after your dreams. I've learned especially not to let anyone limit you by age. Flying is the most challenging yet most rewarding thing anyone can ever do... And I enjoy every minute of it! There is no question in my mind that I would do anything else but fly.

Alex M. Hayes

Certifications
FCC Radiotelephone Operator
Permit
First Class Medical
Attending Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University

Even from a young age, I have always been fascinated by flying. My dreams of being a pilot first came true at just twelve years old when I enrolled in the CAA Pilot Academy. After continuing on with CAA's training program for four years, I had my first solo on my sixteenth birthday, and currently plan on obtaining my Private and Instrument Pilot's Licenses shortly after my seventeenth birthday.

Now, nearly five years after first starting with CAA, I help to oversee the company's day-to-day operations. Being able to have a role in the aviation industry and to help run a small business have been incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experiences for me: I find that I am constantly challenging myself and growing every day. I am so grateful that coming to work is something that I actually look forward to!

Antoine Bossard

Certifications
Certified Flight Instructor
Advanced Ground Instructor
Instrument Ground Instructor
First Class Medical
MS Aerospace Engineering from the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) in Rouen, France

My passion for aviation began many years ago as a teenager. I was very fortunate to be able to start flying lessons when I was only 13 years old. I soloed on my 15th birthday and obtained my first pilot certificate at the age of 16. Later on while still in college, I finally saved enough money to finish my Private Pilot Certificate. I then completed my Instrument and Commercial training in the United States. My professional experience also includes working as an engineer for Delta and General Electric for several years.

Over the years I realized that as much as I love flying, nothing is more exciting to me than introducing new people to the world of aviation. This is the main reason I decided to become a flight instructor.

As a flight instructor, teacher, and mentor, I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to carry my passion for flying to the next generation of pilots. No matter what your career goal is, my priority will always be to ensure you become a safe pilot who takes a professional approach to flying. I will strive to make each lesson challenging, engaging, and most importantly, fun!

When I am not flying, I enjoy spending time with my wife and cats, traveling, playing music and listening to podcasts. I am always looking forward to learning new things and taking on the next challenge.

Jeremy Chen

Certifications
Certified Flight Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument
Advanced Ground Instructor
First Class Medical
FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit

I feel incredibly privileged by my opportunity to learn and teach here in Centennial Aviation Academy, which is in my opinion is one of the finest institutions in the country. Flying here at CAA has been a humbling experience, exposing me to the beautiful art of piloting as well as rewarding me with awesome opportunities such as taking a little Piper Archer all the way across the country to Seattle. It's also a tremendous pleasure to work with professionals such as Rohan, Spencer, and Alex.

Aviation has been a life changing adventure and offered me a unique perspective on the world. I really look forward to sharing the the art of flight with as many people as possible as a flight instructor.

I am currently attending Purdue University. I instruct on a part time basis, primarily on weekends and for major holidays.

Krishan L. Bhatia

Having worked as an experienced executive with over 35 years of experience with corporations such as Pan American World Airways, Delta Air Lines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines and Delta Global Services, I am dedicated in my current position as a financial officer for the Centennial Aviation Academy.

A number of my strengths include my acumen in areas like problem solving, creating strategic new services and markets, customer satisfaction, business negotiations and financial accounting. Aside from this, I am actively involved in helping children lead better lives in orphanages as well as assist those that are blind.