MEET OUR TEAM
We Welcome You to the Icarus Flying Academy!
Selynez Mont
Operations Manager
Hobbies
Shopping, trying new foods, traveling, self-care days, good music, and making memories with my husband and kids!
Fun Fact
I've managed projects for Fortune 500 companies and home renovations alike, proving that no project is too big or too small!
EDWIN TORRES
Senior Chief Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, MEI
ANDREW SPINA
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII
Hobbies
Flying, boating, traveling, and snowboarding
Fun Fact
Pilots have been looking down on everyone since 1903. Thanks Wright brothers!
Experience Flying
Piper Warrior, Piper Archer, and Cessna 172
OMAR HASSAN
CFI, CFII
Hobbies
Working out, having a good time
Fun Fact
Flying is the most peaceful thing to do any day
Experience Flying
Cessna 172, DA-40, PA28-161, Cirrus Vision Jet
Luis Ferreras
CFI, CFII
Hobbies
Spending quality time with my family and anything related to aviation
Fun Fact
I know how to drive a manual eighteen wheeler
Experience Flying
Piper Warrior and Archer, Cessna 172 and 182
Georgia Tsamados
CFI, CFII
Hobbies
Trying new activities, coffee shops and restaurants. I’m also a pro at jigsaw puzzles
Fun Fact
My favorite aviation movie is Airplane (sorry Top Gun fans)
Experience Flying
Piper Warrior and Piper Archer
BRANDON ZUCKERMAN
CFI, CFII
Hobbies
Spending time with friends, playing sports, listening to music, and traveling
Fun Fact
I am currently studying economics in college
Experience Flying
Cessna 172, Piper Archer, Piper Seminole, Piper Warrior
Michael Ytuarte
CFI, CFII
Hobbies
Aside from flying I love riding motorcycles, playing baseball, traveling internationally and playing Magic: The Gathering
Fun Fact
I can probably hack into your wifi network ;)
Experience Flying
Piper Warrior, Piper Archer, Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Cirrus SR-20, Cirrus SR-22, American Champion
Dylan Arken
CFI, CFII
Hobbies
Boating, surfing, and weight lifting
Fun Fact
I played 4 sports in High School
Experience Flying
C172, Grumman Tiger AA5, Piper Warrior, Archer, Seminole, Cirrus G6/G7+, TBM 850, Citabria, SNJ-2 T-6 Texan, Baron B58, RV7, J3 Cub & Super Decathlon
Antonio Cartafalsa
CFI, CFII
Hobbies
Cooking, Flying, Weightlifting
Fun Fact
I play accordion!
Experience Flying
Cessna; Skyhawk, Piper; Warrior, Archer, Seminole, Diamond; Katana, Rans; Coyote
Andy Hassell
CFI, CFII
Hobbies
Professional film maker, Cameraman for Warner Bros. Discovery + and former TV actor
Fun Fact
I was a nationally rated wrestler in the 8th grade
Experience Flying
Piper Archers, Warriors, Bristol LSA,
Piper Seminole, Cessna 172
KYLE OWENS
CFI
Hobbies
Riding my ZX-6R, playing sports, playing video games, hanging out with friends.
Fun Fact
Bet you can never tell the difference between me and my brothers (I'm a TRIPLET!)
Experience Flying
Piper Warrior and Piper Archer
Andres Salazar
CFI
Hobbies
Playing soccer, working out, and going on walks with my dog
Fun Fact
Initially went to school to become dentist
Experience Flying
Piper warrior, Piper Archer, Diamond DA20
Javier Gomez
CFI
Hobbies
Photography , Soccer, Travel, Gym, Coffee
Fun Fact
I can recognize any airliner from miles away
Experience Flying
Piper Archer, Piper Warrior, Diamond DA20
Cleared for Takeoff!
We take great pride in the exceptional men and women who have guided our students and served as inspiring role models for future aviators. We extend our best wishes to all our instructors as they strive toward their goals in the aviation industry.
