Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
CAPTAIN BRIAN SCHIFF
Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus A320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft. His total flying time is over 21,000 hours.
He is a Gold Seal flight instructor and FAASTeam Representative and holds several flight instructor ratings. He is recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to teach in a way that simplifies complex procedures and concepts. He has been actively instructing since earning his flight and ground instructor certificates in 1985. Schiff has also been an FAA-designated examiner.
He attended San Jose State University, and earned his B.S. degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his M.S. Degree in Aviation Safety from the University of Central Missouri. He regularly teaches and conducts seminars about aviation safety and techniques to student and professional pilots.
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CAPTAIN MIKE JESCH
Captain Mike Jesch is an accomplished aviator with over four decades of flying experience. At work, he’s a Captain on the Boeing 787 for a major U.S. Airline, overseeing long-haul flights with expertise and precision. Captain Jesch's roots in the GA world are deep and enduring.
He earned his first pilot license while still in high school, and his instrument rating in a Cessna 150 equipped with vacuum tube radios. Mike is an active flight instructor and has been a CFI for 40 years. He is a two-time Master CFI. For over fifteen years, he has owned his personal Cessna 182, based in Southern California. Mike captivates and engages his audience with his relaxed teaching style.
Recognizing his dedication and commitment to aviation, Captain Jesch serves as a FAASTeam Lead Representative in the Long Beach District. Additionally, he was recently named the 2023 LGB District FAASTeam Representative Of The Year, and the Western Pacific Region Rep of the year in 2021, a testament to his unwavering enthusiasm and contributions to aviation safety.
SPONSORED BY AVEMCO
For decades, Avemco Insurance Company has been an advocate for pilot safety by promoting and sponsoring continuous pilot training and learning. One of their initiatives has been to reward pilots who actively participate in being more proficient with savings on their insurance premium through the Avemco Safety Rewards Program. Safe pilots save by earning new ratings, getting recurrent training, participating in the FAASTeam WINGS Program, and listening to safety podcasts like ours and other Avemco recognized courses and training. Call 800- 276-5199 for a free quote or visit avemco.com/schiffshow today.
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