Ortega Aviation Services

Ortega Aviation Services (OAS) is a flight training, testing, and consulting facility founded in 2009 by Teresa Vinson and Kirby Ortega. With combined aviation experience of over 75 years, OAS specializes in flight training and maintenance programs for Citations, Hawkers, and Beechcraft jets. The organization offers comprehensive services for aspiring pilots and business jet owners, providing a community of support for all aviation interests.

PPL from
$15
Fleet
3aircraft
VFR days
~270/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Multi-Engine Rating

Multi-engine add-on rating with training in engine-out procedures, Vmc demonstrations, and systems management.

Commercial Pilot

Commercial certificate training including complex and high-performance aircraft time, maneuvers, and cross-country requirements.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Feb 2026
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
$210.00
Cessna 172 Skyhawk fuel surcharge
$15.00
Instructor
$80.00

Fleet

1

172 Skyhawk

172 Skyhawk

P

Pilot 100i

Pilot 100i

D

DA-42 Twinstar

DA-42 Twinstar

Airline Partners
Yingling Aviation

Team

11 members
ND
Nick DiGiacomo
Flight Instructor · Instructor from Nashville, TN who developed passion for aviation from early age starting with RC planes and his grandpa's Cessna 172. Obtained all ratings at Middle Tennessee State University.
CB
Cooper Buessing
Flight Instructor · Raised in Wichita area on a small farm. Earned private pilot license during senior year at Bishop Carroll High School. Continued training at OAS.
ET
Eric Tippin
Flight Instructor, Manager of Flight Operations · Spent a decade as university teacher and professor before transitioning to flight instruction. Originally from Kansas, taught in United Kingdom and South Florida. Completed flight training with OAS in
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Phoebe Turcios
Flight Instructor · Journey in aviation began in elementary school flying with grandpa in Cessna 150. Originally from rural Nebraska, moved to Kansas and completed flight training. Received bachelor's in aviation science
CL
Charles Lloyd
Flight Instructor · Over 70 years flying experience. Experience in aircraft ranging from Piper J3 Cub to King Airs, Caravan turboprop, Citation and Hawker business jets. Professional flying with Cessna
JF
John F. Morgan, Sr
Flight Instructor · Earned CFI credentials in 1994 and CFII a few years later. Private Pilot ground instructor at OAS. Believes piloting an aircraft changes your perspective on the skies forever.
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Cindy Todd
Executive Administrator · First contact at OAS building with extensive front desk and customer service experience. Values teamwork, positive vibes, and gaining knowledge about aviation. Happily married to high school sweethear
HC
Holly Chambers
Accounting Manager · 30+ years experience in accounting and commercial insurance. Attended Oklahoma City Community College. Licensed property and casualty agent. Joined family-owned construction company in 1998 as general
KC
Kirby Chrisman
Director of Contract Administration · Over a decade of experience in aviation. Career began with Textron Aviation as customer support representative in aftermarket sector supporting 24/7 AOG parts needs. Specializes in developing solution
TO
Teresa Ortega
Managing Partner · Close to three decades of experience in aviation sector. Began in 1995 at Cessna Aircraft Company supporting international sales department. Completed degree in Organizational Management and Leadershi
KO
Kirby Ortega
Chief Pilot, Owner · Over five decades of flying experience with various aircraft from Cessna and other manufacturers. Began career at Cessna Aircraft Company in 1980 as flight instructor in Air Transportation Department.

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