About Stature Aviation
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Flight School near Dallas

At Stature Aviation, our story began with a single mission: to elevate the ownership experience for discerning aircraft owners.
Founded as an aircraft management company, we quickly became known for our concierge-level service, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to protecting our clients’ time and investment.

As our clients’ needs grew, so did we. Flight training, aircraft sales and acquisitions, and maintenance became natural extensions of our mission – creating a full-service aviation company built around trust, transparency, and excellence.

ABOUT
US

Flight Training near DFW

Today, Stature Aviation offers premium flight training, aircraft management, maintenance, and brokerage services for Cirrus, Cessna, and other leading manufacturers.

 

We’re guided by one simple principle –  deliver exceptional results with precision, transparency, and care. We bring  every aspect of aviation under one roof, we make the process of learning, owning, and flying as seamless and rewarding as it should be.

At Stature, we build relationships that last for years and flights that turn into lifelong adventures. Whether you’re training, purchasing, or simply flying, our team ensures that every experience is personal, precise, and unforgettable.

Our journey has always been about one thing: raising the standard of what aviation service should be.

This is Stature Aviation – where excellence is found in every detail and service goes beyond expectations.  

THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT...

IT'S JUST THE BEGINNING.

Flight training in Dallas
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At Stature Aviation, we set the standard for excellence in modern flight training. Our programs are designed for individuals who demand the highest quality of instruction, aircraft, and service. Every detail — from our brand-new fleet of Cirrus and Cessna aircraft to our personalized one-on-one instruction — reflects our commitment to providing a world-class training experience.
 

Whether you’re just beginning your aviation journey or advancing your skills, you’ll find a team devoted to safety, sophistication, and success. Here, excellence isn’t an aspiration — it’s the foundation of everything we do.

  • Experience flight training at its finest in our brand-new Cirrus and Cessna aircraft, equipped with the most advanced avionics and safety systems in general aviation. Each aircraft is meticulously maintained and outfitted to provide a smooth, quiet, and modern learning environment that reflects the quality and sophistication of our clients.

  • Our flight instructors represent the best in the industry — experienced, highly trained, and fully dedicated to your success. Each brings an extensive background in high-performance and technically advanced aircraft, ensuring your training is not only safe and efficient but also tailored to your goals and learning style.

  • Stature Aviation delivers a structured, concierge-level training experience built around precision, safety, and efficiency. Every syllabus is intentionally designed to maximize progress, minimize downtime, and ensure every lesson delivers measurable results. Our approach blends cutting-edge technology with a personalized touch — providing a level of quality unmatched in general aviation.

  • Safety is at the heart of everything we do. From our aircraft maintenance and instructor training to weather protocols and operational oversight, every detail is managed with precision. Our brand-new fleet, advanced simulators, and experienced instructors ensure that each flight is conducted to the highest standard of safety, comfort, and professionalism.

OUR TEAM

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HAMP REED

CO-OWNER
PRESIDENT

DAVID NATINSKY

CO-OWNER

BRIAN STRAKA

GENERAL MANAGER

CHARITY JACKSON

DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING

HANNAH JOHNS

OFFICE MANAGER

DAVID PYLES

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

NIC NELSON

CIRRUS TRAINING
CENTER INSTRUCTOR

JACOB PYLE

CHIEF PILOT & SF50 PILOT

AVERY LAW

CIRRUS TRAINING
CENTER INSTRUCTOR

BRIAN HANCHEY

CIRRUS TRAINING
CENTER INSTRUCTOR

SONJA FIELITZ

CIRRUS TRAINING
CENTER INSTRUCTOR

CLAUDIO BECKMAN

CIRRUS TRAINING
CENTER INSTRUCTOR

DREW DAVIS

CIRRUS TRAINING
CENTER INSTRUCTOR

NATHAN BURCH

CIRRUS TRAINING
CENTER INSTRUCTOR

NATHALIA COELHO

CIRRUS TRAINING
CENTER INSTRUCTOR

EMMA WILHITE

CIRRUS TRAINING
CENTER INSTRUCTOR

STEPHEN ACHESON

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

BRIAN HANCHEY

CIRRUS TRAINING
CENTER INSTRUCTOR

JOSH WYATT

CIRRUS TRAINING
CENTER INSTRUCTOR

AVERY LAW

CIRRUS TRAINING
CENTER INSTRUCTOR

JACOB PYLE

CHIEF PILOT & SF50 PILOT

JONATHAN
SANDERS

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

BYRON FRY

AIRCRAFT AND HANGAR COORDINATOR

From Leland, MS
Enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with family
Fun Fact: 3rd generation pilot

From San Francisco, CA

Enjoys dogs, cooking, and reading

Fun Fact: Extremely skilled aviation artist

From Starrville, TX

Enjoys travel and seeking out hidden gems around the world

Fun Fact: Once went skydiving on a whim and loved every exhilarating moment!

From Carrollton, TX

Loves outdoors, rescuing dogs, and cooking

Fun Fact: Avid scuba diver since the age of 10!

From Collierville, TN

Enjoys primitive camping and writing worship music

Fun Fact: Went primitive camping for 17 weeks straight!

From Brenham, TX

Enjoys fitness, friends, trying various foods, and flying

Fun Fact: Has a twin sister!

From Arlington, TX

Enjoys playing Microsoft flight simulator and a huge nerd about Space and Rockets.

Fun Facts: Has performed at Carnegie Hall. Once hiked through the rainforest of Costa Rica to provide medical aid to the local Cabécar people.

Native Texan. Texas A&M and UTD MBA grad. Enjoys flying for charities, triathlons and traveling with his family (usually to the mountains). Over 25 years of corporate business experience.

From central Brazil

Enjoys camping, nature, and trying new foods

Fun Fact: Previously worked for the National Parks System and lived in Grand Teton National Park!

From Southlake, TX

Enjoys adventure travel (6 continents, 26 countries), entrepreneurship & Texas BBQ.

Fun Facts: Loud & proud Fightin' Texas Aggie ’19, been scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef, & skiing enthusiast.

From Santa Claus, Indiana. Enjoys traveling, hiking, and anything aviation related. Fun Fact: she has a twin brother!

From Austin, Texas

Loves family, flying, fitness and fixing things

Fun Fact: Golfer for more than 20 years

From Denton, Texas. Enjoys watching movies with wife and son. Fun fact: Before becoming a flight instructor, he was a forklift instructor!

From Brazil, Enjoys spending time with her 3 yr old son, playing piano & guitar, and traveling to over 40 countries! Speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish

From Germany, Loves yoga, exploring new places, and anything aviation! Fluent in German, English, French and Spanish

From the land of potatoes, Idaho

Hobbies - likes competing in cat agility competitions, fishing, and camping.

Fun fact - Once spent six weeks in the hospital after crashing dirt bike at less than 10 mph.

From Perryton, TX

24-year Veteran in the US Army

Worked on every helicopter the US Army has

Deployed to 2 wars totalling 3 years in combat

While serving this great country Jonathan visited 31 countries

Retired U.S. Navy veteran with over 20 years experience in aviation maintenance and leadership!

From Brenham, TX

Enjoys fitness, friends, trying various foods, and flying

Fun Fact: Has a twin sister!

From Arlington, TX

Enjoys playing Microsoft flight simulator and a huge nerd about Space and Rockets.

Fun Facts: Has performed at Carnegie Hall. Once hiked through the rainforest of Costa Rica to provide medical aid to the local Cabécar people.

From Salt Lake City, UT
Enjoys skiing, hiking, diving, and mountain biking! Fun fact: Plays baritone saxophone

From Austin, Texas

Loves family, flying, fitness and fixing things

Fun Fact: Golfer for more than 20 years

From Denton, Texas. Enjoys watching movies with wife and son. Fun fact: Before becoming a flight instructor, he was a forklift instructor!

From Brazil, Enjoys spending time with her 3 yr old son, playing piano & guitar, and traveling to over 40 countries! Speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish

From: Phoenix, AZ

Loves the outdoors, camping & off-roading

Fun Fact: Once shook Donald Trump’s hand while working as a camera operator

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From Leland, MS
Enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with family
Fun Fact: 3rd generation pilot

From Starrville, TX

Enjoys travel and seeking out hidden gems around the world

Fun Fact: Once went skydiving on a whim and loved every exhilarating moment!

From Carrollton, TX
Loves cooking, camping and rescuing animals.
Fun Fact: Has been an avid scuba diver since she was 10 years old!

From Hudson, WI

Enjoys golfing, coaching daughter’s soccer team, and family time.

Fun Fact: Top 1% runner

Born in Papua New Guinea, forged in Idaho.

Enjoys wake surfing, scuba diving, rebuilding engines, and audiobooks. Fun Fact: Co-founded a nonprofit that uses surf therapy to help veterans find peace.

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From San Francisco, CA

Enjoys dogs, cooking, and reading

Fun Fact: Extremely skilled aviation artist

From Collierville, TN

Enjoys primitive camping and writing worship music

Fun Fact: Went primitive camping for 17 weeks straight!

From Fort Worth, TX

Enjoys hunting and raising his two sons
Fun Fact: Purple Heart Recipient

From: Arkansas
Enjoys: Grilling, hunting & playing piano
Fun fact: Has a sister born on the same day, 8 years apart!

From Perryton, TX

24-year Veteran in the US Army. Worked on every helicopter the US Army has

Deployed to 2 wars totalling 3 years in combat

While serving this great country Jonathan visited 31 countries

From Arlington, TX. Enjoys horseback riding, cars and going to racing events. Fun Fact: She’s a Tarrant County Sheriff's Posse Sweetheart! 

From the land of potatoes, Idaho

Hobbies - likes competing in cat agility competitions, fishing, and camping.

Fun fact - Once spent six weeks in the hospital after crashing dirt bike at less than 10 mph.

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OUR TEAM

FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS

BRIAN STRAKA

GENERAL MANAGER

DAVID PYLES

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

JACOB PYLE

SF50 PILOT

NATHALIA
COELHO

STEPHEN
ACHESON

MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN

JONATHAN
SANDERS

MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN

John
Johnson

Director of Field Services

SERVICE & MANAGEMENT​

SARA
GIGLIOTTI

MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN

NATHAN
BURCH

JOSH
WYATT

DAVID
NATINSKY

CO-OWNER

CHARITY JACKSON

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

HAMP REED

CO-OWNER
PRESIDENT

HANNAH JOHNS

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Tyler
Van Nest

SALES MANAGER

Davis
Kahler

Davis
Kahler

AVERY LAW

Senior Instructor

Michael Ward

Fort Worth Regional Manager

Cade Adams

Hangar & Aircraft Coordinator

Tyler
Oxford

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CAREERS

Join Stature Aviation and be a part of an organization where passion, dedication, and a commitment to excellence define our journey in the world of aviation.

If you are ready to take your career to new heights and become part of the Stature Aviation family, we invite you to submit your application. Please send your resume along with a detailed cover letter explaining why you believe you would be an excellent fit for Stature Aviation.

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