Looking for an experienced and competent flight instructor?
Akron Airport has several experienced, FAA certified flight instructors available to teach you how to fly - in your plane or ours. Our goal at Akron Airport is to provide our students with a safe, productive, and efficient learning experience. We understand the time and financial commitment you are making when learning to fly and we know what it takes to fulfill your aviation dreams. Whether you are interested in flying for personal enjoyment or becoming an airline pilot, your Akron Airport flight instructor will work with you to provide a flight training program that fits your individual needs and experience level. We do not use a, rigid, one size fits all program, and expect the student to adapt. While these programs are often promoted as beneficial to the student in reality they typically benefit the flight school and/or flight instructor. After meeting with you and determining your experience level and aviation goals, your FAA certified flight instructor will design a training plan, consistent with FAA regulations, that is cost effective and enjoyable. Of course your safety will always be first and foremost in that plan.

The flight instructors listed here will provide you with safe, enjoyable flight training in an environment conducive to learning . They would be happy to hear from you and answer any questions that you may have.

Dennis Borkowski , CFI (716) 536-1673	Dennis is a FAA licensed Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor specializing in vintage tailwheel aircraft. Dennis has been a CFI since 1969. He is Akron Airport’s tail wheel expert with over 5000 hours of tailwheel experience and over 9000 hours of total flight time. Dennis is arguably the most experienced tailwheel instructor in WNY! Give Dennis a call today.
Joe Erb, CFII (716) 200-6590	Joe is a FAA licensed Airline Transport Pilot and Certified Flight and Ground Instructor. Joe has been a CFI at Akron Airport since 1980. As an experienced corporate jet pilot with over 9000 hours of flight time, Joe brings real world experience, professionalism, and enthusiasm into the flight training environment. Whether you want to become a Private Pilot, get your instrument rating, or are interested in an aviation as a career, Joe will help you attain your aviation goals. Give Joe a call today.
Aaron Conley, CFII (716) 908-5023	Aaron is a FAA licensed Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor. Aaron has been a CFI at Akron Airport since 2009. Aaron brings professionalism, enthusiasm, and high tech into the flight training environment. He is Akron Airport’s resident technology guy specializing in the latest in aviation technology including G 1000 glass cockpit experience. If you are looking to become a Private or Commercial Pilot or add the instrument rating to your license, Aaron would be happy to help you reach your aviation goals. Give Aaron a call today.