Master Instructors is pleased to announce the designation of James Matthew Johnson of southwest Ohio as Master Flight Instructor-Helicopter for the sixth time. Matt is an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, Part 135 Check Airman, and SP-IFR Air Medical Helicopter Pilot. He has a passion for all things Helicopters and especially that of providing ground and flight instruction. He takes great pride in serving as a mentor to new pilots. He can be reached via email at
HelicopterDPE@gmail.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/helicopterdpe/ .
Master Instructors is pleased to announce the designation of Aria Tedjarati of Menlo, Park, CA a Master Instructor for the first time. Aria is an Iranian-Canadian-American third-generation pilot, professional flight instructor, and avionics engineer. He currently teaches in tens of different types of aircraft, and is the lead cockpit avionics engineer at Joby Aviation. Aria has two type ratings in the Phenom 300 and Citation Mustang. Aria’s lifelong passion has always been in aviation, and will continue to be so.