ADVANCED TEAM

Capt. Augustine Joseph. MSc. MBA. CPL. CHPL is responsible for all the business operations, Sales & flight elements of company, ensuring high quality, smooth operation of the business.

He has over 33 years of exceptional aviation experience, both in military and commercial aviation. His aviation career started as an Air Force pilot, serving as a military pilot for 15 years, flying various types fighter jets, fighter trainers, transport helicopters and helicopter gunships, both as an active combat pilot and Instructor. Capt. Augustine held various coveted positions and responsibilities in the military including Chief Operations Officer of a military base. Augustine has flown over 15,000 hours in 37 different types of aircraft both airplanes and helicopters and has several distinctions and awards for his military service. In his 18 years of commercial aviation experience, he has worked in various roles, as a pilot, director of operations, owner and CEO of aviation companies.

He holds a Masters degree in Aviation Science, MSc. and Masters Degree in business administration MBA. His knowledge and skills in aviation and high operating standards and training gained from the military, transfers well into the commercial aviation operations. He has also successfully developed several corporate businesses, including an International healthcare technology company, food franchise chain and property investment corporation.

Augustine is in an avid golfer, racquetball player, ping-pong and soccer player. He has competed and won in several tournaments both at the state and national level. His positive attitude, drive and dedication in whatever he does, has always made his organization’s successful. He is involved in the community and is a great motivational speaker. Augustine is also involved in several social and community causes and runs a nonprofit organization which helps disadvantaged children. All his business ventures including Advanced International Aviation Academy and JetEXE Aviation contribute towards the social and community causes.

FAA A&P, IA

AA Degree , Aviation maintenece Technical Degree.

Nathan K. “Nate” has over 22 years in Aviation Maintenance Industry and with this business location for 20 years since 2000. He worked for United Airlines, working mostly on 747’s. He has held the office offices of General Manager, Chief Inspector, Parts manager in FAA 145 Repair Stations. prior to taking over the resposnsibilities of Director Maintenence of AIA. “Nate” has been to numerous maintenance certification schools and is qualified to work on several models and categories airplanes. He is very service-oriented, ethical and safety conscious . His exceptional knowledge about aircraft maintenance and management is an asset to AIA Aviation. Nate is also the maintenance manager and is always ready to serve a customer anytime of the day with a smile. He is a great team leader and provides excellent coordination and training for his maintenance team.

Nates love of aviation came at an early age when he toured a McChord Air Force Base (WA) ss a member of the Cub Scouts. At the age of 12 he was fortunate enough to visit the national air and space Museum in Washington DC. Originating from Seattle area and having Boeing in your backyard helps plan for aviation seed, from visiting the Museum of “flight to Tours” of the Boeing factory in Everett, WA.

He carries a great sense of humor on his sleeve and enjoys spending his free time with his lovely wife and children in the Sierra foothills.

FAA A&P – IA

Gustison S.”Gus” has over 20 years of aviation maintenance experience and been with this business location since 2002. Prior to joining us he served in the US Marine Corps maintaining F/A-18’s. Gus has been certified by the Remos training center and he is a tier 2 Rotax trained technician. His knowledge of aircraft maintenance, problem-solving and innovative thinking is an asset to our customers. He’s very dedicated to the team and always willing to assist the customer anytime of the day or night. You would often see him coming out of the airport in the middle of the night to assist a stranded customer/airplane. His dedication and hard work keeps all our flight school airplanes in top shape at all times.

Ms. Kathleen K. has been working for aviation companies for over 12 years. She has a very strong accounting background and is an exceptional financial administrator. Our knowledge of the industry, dedication and honest approach is a great value to our organization. She has a wealth of information and experience in Corporate Affairs and Business Accounting. Kathleen has a very positive approach to business and life. Always has a lot of energy and a bright smile even on the busiest days. She is very helpful to customers and coworkers. She loves to spend time in her farm with her grand kids.

My current role with AIAA is Director of International Admissions. I help guide prospective students from outside of the United States in admissin process, assist them in their visa process and eventual journey to train with AIAA. I enjoy being a point of contact for them and corresponding with students of all backgrounds from various countries. What makes this role rewarding is watching new students come in from many countries, grow from no experience at all, to flying solo and eventually becoming commercial pilots in the span of less than a year. Our institution plays an integral role in helping to maintain the global airline industry by training and providing a steady stream of well qualified commercial pilots.

I have an educational background in Business Finance from California State University, Sacramento, with a concentration in Business Finance.

I earned my Private Pilot’s License (PPL) from AIAA in 2018 and currently fly for recreational purposes at the same institution. My other interests include astrophotography (the imaging of space objects using a telescope and camera) as well as 3D printing objects from my own designs.

Lu Dong Bio

In 2005, Lu graduated from Civil Aviation University of China and started his aviation career in Air China airline as an aircraft system engineer responsible for Boeing 777/747/737/767 fleet. He holds FAA A&P license since 2008 with multiple training certificates including Boeing 777 and 767 ATA 104, level III, etc. In 2012, he graduated from Kent State University with Master of Technology degree and received FAA Inspection Authorization (expired in 2019),  and then worked for Kent State University as aircraft maintenance specialist. Lu received his FAA private pilot license in 2014, currently has over 200 total flight hours. Besides aviation, He is in local master swimming group, and compete in U.S. master swimming meets specializing in 50 Freestyle, 50 Butterfly and 50 Breaststroke. In March 2019, he won the 1^st place in 50 Breaststroke and 2^nd place in 50 Butterfly at Cleveland State University Aquatic Center.

Daniel Verdadero

FAA A&P Certified

Associate Degree in Aerospace Technology

Daniel started is aviation carrier in the US Air Force in 1980 and served as a jet engine mechanic until 1990. He then started his commercial aviation maintenance carrier in Aloha Airlines Hawaii. He is also worked for Textron Aviation working on all types of Citation Jets. He has extensive experience both in the airline industry and in General aviation. Daniel also has extensive experience working on helicopters.

FAA – CPL,ASEL,AMEL,CFI – Flight Instructor

BS – Aeronautical Science

 Mason fell in love with airplanes at a very young age, having been exposed to aviation through his family friends who had started taking him on joy flights in their Piper J3 Cub. As a lifelong aspiring aviator, Mason first started taking flying lessons at 16 years old and became a licensed Private Pilot shortly after.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Science, graduating at the top of his class from Central Washington University. In addition to earning his Commercial Pilot’s License, Instrument Rating, Multi-Engine Rating, and Certified Flight Instructor Rating, Mason served as a Pilot Mentor for numerous underclassmen. Mason graduated from CWU with high honors and a 4.0 GPA at the young age of 20, making him a true standout among his peers.

There are many aspects of professional flight instructing that Mason enjoys, but what really excites him is the opportunity to fly with so many wonderful people. Every student has different learning styles, motivations, and personalities, posing a constant challenge to figure out how to instruct each student in a way that is meaningful and personalized. Mason’s natural gift for teaching transfers well into his career as a flight instructor, and he feels honored to help his students achieve their aviation aspirations.

In his spare time, you can find Mason hiking in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range or snow skiing on the winter slopes. An avid outdoorsman, Mason even qualified to represent Team USA in the Olympic Hopes Canoe and Kayak Regatta in Poznan, Poland. The wonder that is known as flying is a perfect fit for Mason, as there is nowhere he would rather spend his day than soaring in the blue skies.