I am the founder and publisher of The Aeromentalist, a blog where I share everything I’ve learned as an aerospace engineer and pilot. My goal is to teach and inspire by covering pilot training, aviation careers, aerospace advancements, and my own flying experiences.
Whether you’re an aspiring pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or just someone fascinated by flight, this blog is your co-pilot on the journey into aviation.
As a young boy, I was fascinated by airplanes. I’d look up at the sky, watching them soar, and think, “Planes are cool. I want to be a pilot.”
But I wasn’t born into aviation. I didn’t come from a family of pilots. Still, I knew one thing—I would find my own way. Through hard work, persistence, and a passion for flight, I became both a pilot and an aerospace engineer, building a rewarding career in aviation.
Flying has always been my passion, but it wasn’t something I could afford growing up. Instead of letting that stop me, I focused on what I could control—I studied math and engineering in college, knowing I wanted a career in aerospace engineering while also finding a path to becoming a pilot.
After graduating, I was selected for an internship with NASA at Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards AFB, which led to a full-time role as a space systems engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
With time, savings, and experience, I finally began flight training and earned my Private Pilot License (PPL). Flying quickly became a passion, and I built hours in a variety of aircraft, including Piper Cherokees, Cessnas, Pipistrels, and Extra 330s, even gaining aerobatic training along the way. I later earned my instrument rating and continued working toward my commercial license.
As my career evolved, I moved deeper into the aviation industry, working as a flight simulator design engineer at Virgin Galactic before transitioning to experimental flight test engineering at Supernal. My journey is still ongoing, and I continue learning and growing, always working toward a greater goal of becoming a test pilot.
The Aeromentalist is more than just a blog—it’s a place for dreamers, doers, and anyone who looks up at the sky and wonders, “What if?” Whether you’re an aspiring pilot, an engineer, or simply passionate about aviation, this is where you’ll find insight, inspiration, and guidance from someone who carved their own path into the industry.
I share my journey as a pilot and aerospace engineer, offering lessons on pilot training, aviation and space careers, flight testing, and the future of aerospace. My goal is to help others turn their passion into reality by providing the knowledge and encouragement to navigate their own way into aviation. If you’re ready to chase your dreams, you’re in the right place.
