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Jon Pounds - Chief Flight Instructor/CFII

Originally from Chicago, IL, Jon graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Operations Management. He has since studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he led research on aircraft computational design. After landing in Texas, Jon came to Nationwide Aviation to finish his Commercial and Flight Instructor Certificates. He now leads Nationwide’s instructor corps while still serving as a B-1B Engine Mechanic for the 489th Bomb Group out of Dyess AFB. Jon was recently voted by his colleagues as the coolest, smartest, and funniest instructor you will ever be lucky enough to meet.

(815) 519-2200

jon@flynationwide.net

Tyler Titus - Certified Flight Instructor/CFII

Originally from Aledo, Texas, Tyler graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a degree in Education. Tyler was formerly a High School School Teacher and Coach before making the career change to Aviation. His education and teaching experience along with coaching transfer to making him an outstanding Flight Instructor here at Nationwide Aviation!

(817) 894-6832

tyler@flynationwide.net

Hunter Titus - Certified Flight Instructor/CFII

Hunter grew up in Granbury, TX and after high school he spent two years in New York studying the Maritime industry, with intentions of pursuing a career as an officer on a ship. After his time in New York, he transferred to Stephen F. Austin and graduated in 2017 with a degree in Nutrition Dietetics. He worked as a Diet Technician at Cook Childrens hospital for a year and half but left to pursue a career outside of nutrition and stumbled upon aviation. He began his aviation career a year ago when he developed a passion for aviation. Hunter holds a CFI and CFII, and says he is constantly listening, learning, and growing as a pilot.

hunter@flynationwide.net

Andy Valentine - Certified Flight Instructor / CFII / MEI / Operations Manager

Born in Del Rio, Tx Andy comes from a long line of aviators. His Grandfather was a Captain at Delta Airlines for 30+ years. Andy’s father was a Lt. Col. Pilot for the USAF. To say aviation runs in the family would be an understatement. Andy worked in the automotive industry for 8 years before he started chasing his dream of aviation in March of 2019. One of his favorite activities in his free time is sharing his love of aviation with his two sons and flying every chance they can!

Jason Charrier - Certified Flight Instructor/CFII/MEI

Originally from north Louisiana, Jason graduated from THE University of La Monroe in 1997.  Since then, his flying career has been all over the map (literally) with a roots as a young CFI, a crop duster, a charter pilot, a military pilot and now an airline pilot.  He holds an ATP certificate, a CFII and multiple type ratings.  Even with Jason’s experience he still considers himself a student of aviation.  He believes if you ain’t learning, you're losing!

jason@flynationwide.net

Shawn Noyes - Flight Instructor/CFII

Originally from Indiana, Shawn graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Professional Aviation Technology. He spent his intial hours flying skydivers and traffic watch. Shawn then became a military pilot graduating at the top of his class. He currently flies for the airlines and military. As a CFI in both airplanes and helicopters, he loves to teach in his off time.

(214) 218-1068

shawn@flynationwide.net

Kirkland Monaghen - Certified Flight Instructor/CFII

Originally from outside San Antonio, TX, Kirkland is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with degrees in Aerospace Admin, Professional Pilot, and a minor in Aviation Management. Kirkland began flying gliders at the age of 14, had his private-glider certificate at 16 and now flies as a Captain for Skywest Airlines.

(210) 845-5444

kirkland@flynationwide.net

Charles Cox - Certified Flight Instructor

I began taking flying lessons in the summer of 1974 at a U.S. Air Force base aeroclub. A year later I received my private pilot license. A few years later I completed my commitment to the Air Force and began commercial pilot training in Renton, Washington. It took two years to complete my training, obtaining my single and multi-engine commercial licenses, an instrument rating, CFI, CFII, CFI-ME and a commercial single-engine sea rating. Shortly thereafter I began work as a CFI and taught for about 3 years at Boeing Field in Seattle. I then went to Alaska and began flying for a small commuter airline in Anchorage. A year later, at 30 years old, I was hired to fly for American Airlines where I worked for 34 years, flying as a Captain for 25 of those 34 years. At American I flew B727,737,757,767,777,787,MD11 and DC-9. I have had my CFI in force for 40 years, renewing my certificate every 2 years. Upon retirement I decided to return to flight instructing and I joined Nationwide Aviation in Tyler in the spring of 2020.

(214) 499-4644

charles@flynationwide.net

Austin Tarrant - Owner

TYR location founder and owner! Bio coming soon.

(903) 681-2385

austin@flynationwide.net

Taylor Floyd - Certified Flight Instructor/CFII/MEI

Originally from Wichita, KS, “The Air Capital of the World”, Taylor graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship. Taylor received his Private Pilots License while working for Textron Aviation in 2015. He later transferred to Texas to work in Operations at Bell’s Flight Training Academy. After five years with Textron, he left to pursue his passion of becoming a professional pilot. Taylor holds his CFI, CFII, & MEI. He is dedicated to providing quality instruction and sharing his passion for aviation.

(316) 308-0974

taylor@flynationwide.net