Master Instructors is pleased to announce the designation of Capt. Edward J. Murphy of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida as a Master Certified Flight Instructor (Helicopter) for the Sixth time. He is currently employed with Era Helicopters, a member of Bristow group. His responsibilities include SK-92 & AS350 (H125) Flight Instructor/Check Airman responsibilities, he continues to be assigned to Era’s Training Department (for the last 6 years). He is a former Officer/Instructor Pilot for the U.S. Army and the New York Army National Guard.
Master Instructors is pleased to announce the designation of William E. Dubois of Las Vegas, NM as Master Ground Instructor (MGI) for the first time. William is a CFI Academy ground instructor for Airline Transport Professionals (ATP) at the company’s KAPA location, where he helps to prepare new CFI candidates for their initial practical test. Dubois serves largely in a “teach the teacher” role, helping future instructors hone their classroom and cockpit education skills during ten-day intensive ground courses. He also travels the country for AOPA’s You Can Fly initiative, teaching Rusty Pilot seminars as one of the organization’s professional presenters. An aviation author and air racer, he has been a FAA Certified Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor since 1984.