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Aviation Academy of Louisiana

Name: Aviation Academy of Louisiana
Address: 705 Hangar Dr, Abbeville, LA, 70560, US
Telephone: 337-591-5680

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Aviation Academy of Louisiana provides top-tier flight training for helicopters and airplanes with accelerated programs available or the option to train at your own pace. The academy is also the only authorized Robinson Helicopter dealer and Part 145 certified service center in Louisiana, providing aircraft sales, parts, and expert maintenance for Robinson Helicopters.

VFR days

~260/yr

Team

22 members

Craig Simon

President, ATP/CFI/CFI-I · More than two decades of experience in aviation as a pilot, instructor, and leader. Bachelor's degree from McNeese State University.

Chris Babin

Director of Operations, Assistant Manager, Commercial Airplane CFI, CFI-I, MEI · USMC veteran and native of Acadiana area. Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Honored with Acadiana's Top 20 Under 40 Leadership Award.

Carson Noriega

Commercial Helicopter CFI, CFI-I

Kale LeBlanc

Commercial Airplane CFI, CFI-I, MEI · Over 16 years of high-pressure operations experience from the oilfield industry.

Andrew Broussard

Assistant Chief Pilot, Commercial Airplane CFI, CFI-I, MEI · Graduate of University of Louisiana Lafayette with bachelor's degree in business. From Opelousas.

Sydney King

Commercial Airplane CFI, CFI-I, MEI · Discovered love for flying in high school. Committed to inspiring and empowering the next generation of women in aviation.

Cade Bailey

Commercial Airplane CFI, CFI-I, MEI · First-generation pilot from Thibodaux, Louisiana. Earned CFI, CFI-I

Iikka Hesse

Commercial Helicopter CFI · Finland native. Earned commercial pilot license in Norway, completed instrument and instructor ratings in Hawaii. Previously spent 23 years as a film editor.

Hunter David

Commercial Airplane CFI · Native of Acadiana area and lifelong aviation enthusiast. Dual CFI certifications.

Kodi Gaither

Commercial Airplane CFI, CFI-I, MEI · Second-generation pilot from Jeanerette, LA. Bachelor's in accounting from Nicholls State. Worked four years as an accountant before pursuing aviation. Began flying in 2019.

CJ Rodrigue

Commercial Airplane CFI, CFI-I · First-generation pilot from Gonzales, Louisiana. Began aviation journey right after high school.

Noah Granger

Commercial Airplane CFI, CFI-I · First-generation pilot from New Iberia, Louisiana. Previously worked as HVAC technician. Eagle Scout.

Kamal Brown

Commercial Airplane CFI, CFI-I · First-generation pilot from Lafayette, LA. Passion for flying started at young age while traveling with family.

Alexander Büker

Commercial Helicopter CFI, CFI-I · Recently moved to Louisiana. Graduated from Zurich University of applied science with degree in Aviation.

Beau Prine

General Manager, Director of Maintenance · Over 20 years of aviation leadership. Louisiana native and retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Served as helicopter crew chief, quality assurance supervisor, and weapons/tactics instructor. Was Marine

Matt Prejean

Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic with Inspection Authority · Very first employee at Aviation Academy of Louisiana. Most experienced mechanic.

Aaron Mouton

Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic

Josue Lima

Mechanic Assistant · Born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana. Passion for aviation sparked after discovery flight at Aviation Academy of Louisiana. Pursuing Private Pilot's License and A&P certification.

Dalen LeBlanc

Mechanic Assistant · Originally from Delcambre and raised in Franklin, Louisiana. Two years of experience maintaining and overhauling Robinson R44 and R22 helicopters.

Micah Parker

Mechanic Assistant · Born in Lafayette and raised in Roatan, Honduras. Background includes hands-on automotive experience.

Miranda Ronsonet

Customer Service Representative · Originally from Franklin, LA. Graduated from NISH in 2001. Soccer mom to two boys.

Lillie Vann

Customer Service Representative · Originally from Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Degree in marketing. Cherokee pottery artist.

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