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Meet Our Team

Experienced aviation professionals dedicated to your success in flight training

Leadership Team

Meet the experienced professionals leading our flight training programs

Captain James Johnson

Captain James "JJ" Johnson

Chief Flight Instructor & Owner

ATP CFII MEI
8,500+ Flight Hours
Commercial and instructional experience
200+ Students Trained
From private pilot to ATP
Former Regional Airline Captain
15 years commercial experience

Captain Johnson brings over two decades of aviation experience to Dependable Ground School. As a former regional airline captain and seasoned flight instructor, he has dedicated his career to developing safe, competent pilots.

Captain James Johnson in cockpit
2009
Founded

Certified Flight Instructors

Our experienced CFIs are dedicated to helping you achieve your aviation goals

Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Flight Instructor

CFII MEI 3,200+ Hours

Specializes in instrument training and commercial pilot preparation. Former corporate pilot with extensive experience.

85+ Students Trained
Instrument Specialist
Mike Rodriguez

Mike Rodriguez

Multi-Engine Instructor

MEI Military 4,800+ Hours

Expert in multi-engine training and complex aircraft operations. Former military pilot with extensive twin-engine experience.

Military Background
Twin Engine Expert
Emily Chen

Emily Chen

Primary Flight Instructor

CFI CFII 1,800+ Hours

Passionate about teaching new pilots. Specializes in private pilot training and building strong foundational skills.

60+ Students Trained
Primary Training

Support Team

Our dedicated support staff ensures your training experience is smooth and successful

Tom Wilson

Derek

Chief Mechanic

A&P mechanic with IA authorization. 25+ years experience.

Maria Gonzalez

Jonathan Janeway

Student Services

Assists with enrollment and progress tracking.

Ready to Start Your Training?

Connect with our experienced team of flight instructors and support staff. We're here to help you achieve your aviation goals safely and efficiently.